Abstract

A mechanochemical oxidation process that allows relatively benign oxidizers to be used for the production of at least partially oxidized graphite, and a method of preparing a carbon fiber using oxidized graphite and a fiber component. Partially oxidized graphite is fully dispersible in water and can be used to prepare thin films with conductivities rivaling pure graphite. This offers the potential for improved electronic displays, solar cells, and lithium ion batteries. A carbon nanotube and a method of making the same is also provided.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 9,114,999

Application Serial Number

13/882,326

Issue Date

8-25-2015

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

College of Sciences

Department

Chemistry

Allowance Date

4-15-2015

Filing Date

4-29-2013

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

National Filing Record

Donated

no

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