A Manufacturing Perspective on Graphene Dispersions

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

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
• Electronic ISSN: 1879-0399
• 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
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1418343