Testing Graphene Films Produced Through Electrochemical Exfoliation Using Sulfate Electrolytes

Authors

  • Samuel Blankenship Perry Meridian High School 2021 Graduate
  • Stefanie Davis Mentor, Perry Meridian High School
  • Mangilal Agarwal Mentor, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.1995

Keywords:

Graphene, Graphene Films, Electrochemical Exfoliation

Abstract

Graphene is one of the most commonly researched materials in nanoscience and finding a cheap and efficient method to manufacture it is highly desirable because of its incredible properties. Electrochemical exfoliation involves splitting graphite into graphene by soaking the foil in an electrolyte solution and then providing an electric current. This paper evaluates the extent to which the sulphate electrolyte used in the electrochemical exfoliation process affects the electrical resistance of films created using flakes generated from the reaction. Using the method and conducting an ANOVA test with Tukey HSD Post-Hoc test on the resultant data provides significant and varied results when concerning the electrolyte variety. This implies that changing the quality and speed of the electrolyte reaction has a definitive effect on the resistance of composite films created out of graphene flakes produced from the reaction.

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Author Biographies

Stefanie Davis, Mentor, Perry Meridian High School

Stefanie Davis is a teacher in the English department. She has published multiple papers of her own at IUPUI, and has taught AP Research ever since its first year of availability.

Mangilal Agarwal, Mentor, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Mangilal Agarwal is a mechanical and energy engineering professor at IUPUI who specializes in nanotechnology, sensors, flexible batteries, electronic systems, internet of things (IoT), STEM research, and education. He obtained a Ph.D. in Engineering (Micro/Nanotechnology Concentration) at Louisiana Tech University in 2004.

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Published

12-22-2021

How to Cite

Blankenship, S., Davis, S., & Agarwal, M. (2021). Testing Graphene Films Produced Through Electrochemical Exfoliation Using Sulfate Electrolytes. Journal of Student Research, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.1995

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AP Capstone™ Research