Compression reactors and methods for electrochemical exfoliation
US11821095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25B11/046
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes and systems for electrochemical exfoliation that use a compression reactor and, more particularly, to processes and systems for electrochemical exfoliation of planar parent materials, such as graphite. A reactor for electrochemical exfoliation may include a container configured to hold an electrolyte solution. The reactor may further include a porous chamber, wherein the porous chamber is configured to hold a parent material in fluid communication with the electrolyte solution. The reactor may further include a pressure source positioned to apply a pressure along a length of the porous chamber to thereby compress the parent material in the porous chamber. The reactor may further include a first counter electrode. The reactor may further include a working electrode. The reactor may further include an electrical power source in electrical communication with the first counter electrode and the working electrode.
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