Graphene and graphene oxide aerogels
US8871821B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K3/042
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A carbon-based aerogel is disclosed in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a sheet-like nanostructure. The aerogel may be either a graphene oxide aerogel or a graphene aerogel and may further be reinforced with a polymer. A method for making the aerogel is also disclosed and includes providing graphite oxide, creating a dispersion of the graphite oxide in a liquid, and drying the dispersion to form a graphene oxide aerogel. In one embodiment, the graphene oxide aerogel is thermally treated to convert the graphene oxide to graphene.
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