Effect of exfoliation temperature on carbon dioxide capture of graphene nanoplates

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Abstract

Thermally exfoliated graphene nanoplates were found to be a novel high efficiency sorbent for the capture of CO 2. The exfoliated graphene nanoplates were expanded successfully from graphite oxide by a low-heat treatment at temperatures ranging from 150 to 400°C under vacuum conditions. The texture was analyzed by N 2 full isotherms and XRD. The CO 2 capture characteristics of the graphene nanoplates at 25°C and 30bar were examined using a pressure-composition-temperature apparatus. The inter-layer spacing of the graphene layers and pore structure on the CO 2 capture capacities were studied as a function of the processing conditions. The prepared graphene nanoplates exhibited high capture capacities, up to 248wt.%, at 25°C and 30bar. The improved CO 2 capture capacity of the graphene nanoplates was attributed to the larger inter-layer spacing and higher interior void volume.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)285-290
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Colloid and Interface Science
Volume386
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CO capture
  • Graphene nanoplates
  • Thermally exfoliation

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