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Exfoliated Nanographite Inorganic-Based Composite Using Microfluidization.

Deborah M Ciriaco¹, Paloma E S Pellegrini¹, Mara A Canesqui¹

¹Center for Semiconductor Components and Nanotechnology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-870, Brazil.

|November 10, 2025

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This study presents a scalable microfluidization method for producing high-quality exfoliated nanographite with preserved micrometer dimensions. This cleaner approach yields defect-free nanographite for advanced composite materials.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Producing few-layer nanographite with micrometer lateral dimensions is challenging.
Conventional methods are costly, toxic, difficult to scale, and introduce defects.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a scalable and cleaner method for high-quality exfoliated nanographite.
To preserve micrometer-scale lateral dimensions during exfoliation.
To control nanographite concentration and demonstrate composite fabrication.

Main Methods:

Sequential ultrasonication and microfluidization process.
Exfoliation of graphite down to dozens of graphene layers.
Incorporation into sodium silicate-based inorganic composite.

Main Results:

Achieved exfoliated nanographite with preserved micrometer sheet sizes.
Method allows for control over nanographite concentration.
Demonstrated uniform thin film fabrication using the composite.

Conclusions:

Microfluidization offers a scalable, cleaner route to high-quality nanographite.
The developed composite enables new applications in coatings, optics, and photonics.
Preservation of lateral dimensions is key for functional material development.