Flexible, transparent, conducting films of randomly stacked graphene from surfactant-stabilized, oxide-free graphene dispersions

Small. 2010 Feb 5;6(3):458-64. doi: 10.1002/smll.200901162.

Abstract

Graphite is exfoliated in water to give dispersions of mono- and few-layer graphene stabilized by surfactant. These dispersions can be used to form thin, disordered films of randomly stacked, oxide-free, few-layer graphenes. These films are transparent with a direct current conductivity of up to 1.5 x 10(4) S m(-1). The conductivity is stable under flexing for at least 2000 cycles. The electrical properties are limited by disorder and aggregation suggesting future routes for improvement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Pliability*
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Sodium Cholate / chemistry
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Oxides
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Water
  • Graphite
  • Sodium Cholate