A Manufacturing Perspective on Graphene Dispersions

Johnson, D.W.; Dobson, B.P.; Coleman, K.S.

doi:10.1016/j.cocis.2015.11.004

A Manufacturing Perspective on Graphene Dispersions

Johnson, D.W.; Dobson, B.P.; Coleman, K.S.

Authors

D.W. Johnson

B.P. Dobson

Professor Karl Coleman k.s.coleman@durham.ac.uk
Academic Visitor

Abstract

Harnessing the exceptional physical properties of graphene often requires its dispersion into aqueous or organic media. Dispersion must be achieved at a concentration and stability appropriate to the final application. However, the strong interaction between graphene sheets means it disperses poorly in all but a few high boiling organic solvents. This review presents an overview of graphene dispersion applications and a discussion of dispersion strategies: in particular the effect of shear, solvent and chemical modification on the dispersion of graphene (including graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide). These techniques are discussed in the context of manufacturing and commercialisation.

Citation

Johnson, D., Dobson, B., & Coleman, K. (2015). A Manufacturing Perspective on Graphene Dispersions. Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science, 20(5-6), 367-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocis.2015.11.004

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Nov 9, 2015
Online Publication Date	Nov 12, 2015
Publication Date	Dec 1, 2015
Deposit Date	Nov 12, 2015
Publicly Available Date	Mar 31, 2016
Journal	Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science
Print ISSN	1359-0294
Publisher	Elsevier
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	20
Issue	5-6
Pages	367-382
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocis.2015.11.004