Open AccessTesting Graphene Films Produced Through Electrochemical Exfoliation Using Sulfate Electrolytes
Author(s) -
Samuel Blankenship,
Stefanie Davis,
Mangilal Agarwal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of student research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2167-1907
DOI - 10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.1995
Subject(s) - exfoliation joint , graphene , electrolyte , materials science , graphite , electrochemistry , foil method , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , composite material , electrode , chemistry , engineering
Graphene is one of the most commonly researched materials in nanoscience and finding a cheap and efficient method to manufacture it is highly desirable because of its incredible properties. Electrochemical exfoliation involves splitting graphite into graphene by soaking the foil in an electrolyte solution and then providing an electric current. This paper evaluates the extent to which the sulphate electrolyte used in the electrochemical exfoliation process affects the electrical resistance of films created using flakes generated from the reaction. Using the method and conducting an ANOVA test with Tukey HSD Post-Hoc test on the resultant data provides significant and varied results when concerning the electrolyte variety. This implies that changing the quality and speed of the electrolyte reaction has a definitive effect on the resistance of composite films created out of graphene flakes produced from the reaction.