Issue 28, 2017

A versatile graphene foil

Abstract

Free-standing graphene is extremely attractive for a range of applications due to its light-weight and unique structure when the low electrical conductivity and availability are well addressed. We herein prepared microscale-thick graphene foil (GF) via simple chemical vapor deposition on nickel foil. Unlike the self-supporting graphene films reported previously, this distinctive free-standing GF integrated with light weight, less defects, and outstanding electrical conductivity (4149 S cm−1) exhibits versatile features for various applications. The GF achieves excellent flame-retardant performance with a high decomposition temperature and can also be used as a perfect substitute for metal current collectors to replace the commercial metal foil in highly stable, lightweight lithium-ion batteries. The GFs provide a new material platform to further expand the practical applications of graphene in a variety of fields.

Graphical abstract: A versatile graphene foil

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
08 apr 2017
Accepted
13 jun 2017
First published
13 jun 2017

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 14508-14513

A versatile graphene foil

L. F. Cui, X. P. Wang, N. Chen, G. F. Zhang and L. T. Qu, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017, 5, 14508 DOI: 10.1039/C7TA03059B

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