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Yingjun Liu1, Zhen Xu1, Jianming Zhan2
1MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|July 5, 2016
Summary
Chemically doped graphene fibers (GFs) achieve record electrical conductivity, making them a lightweight and scalable material for advanced applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Graphene fibers (GFs) are advanced carbon materials with potential applications in various fields.
- Achieving high electrical conductivity in GFs is crucial for their performance.
- Existing methods for producing highly conductive GFs have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a chemical doping strategy for producing graphene fibers (GFs) with enhanced electrical conductivity.
- To investigate the electrical properties of the doped GFs.
- To assess the potential of these GFs for high-performance applications.
Main Methods:
- A chemical doping strategy was employed to synthesize graphene fibers.
- The electrical conductivity of the synthesized GFs was measured.
- Characterization of the GFs was performed to understand their properties.
Main Results:
- Graphene fibers (GFs) were successfully produced using a chemical doping approach.
- The electrical conductivities of the GFs reached exceptionally high values, ranging from 0.77 × 10^7 to 2.24 × 10^7 S m^-1.
- These conductivity values represent the highest reported for any graphene fibers to date.
Conclusions:
- The chemical doping strategy is effective in producing graphene fibers with record-breaking electrical conductivity.
- The combination of lightness, superior conductivity, and scalability positions these GFs as a promising material for advanced functionalities.
- These high-performance graphene fibers hold significant potential for future technological advancements.
