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Liquid Phase Graphene Exfoliation with a Vibration-Based Acoustofluidic Effector
Liu, Yu; Wen, Zhaorui; Huang, Ziyu; Wang, Yuxin; Chen, Zhiren; Lai, Shen; Chen, Shi; Zhou, Yinning
2023-08-31
Source PublicationMicromachines
ISSN2072-666X
Volume14Issue:9Pages:1718
Abstract

Liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) has emerged as a promising method for the industrial-scale production of graphene. However, one of its critical steps, namely sonication, has faced challenges due to high power consumption and low efficiency, leading to limited applicability in industrial settings. This study introduces a novel, cost-effective microfluidic sonication device designed to significantly reduce power consumption while efficiently assisting the LPE process for graphene production. By coupling a capillary with a buzzer and applying an appropriate electric signal, simulation and particle tracing experiments reveal the generation of robust shear forces resulting from acoustic streaming and cavitation when the capillary end is immersed in the liquid. For the first time, the capillary-based sonication device was effectively utilized for graphene exfoliation in a DMF (N,N-Dimethylformamide) + NaOH liquid phase system. The SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Raman characterization results corroborate the successful exfoliation of 100 nm with thicknesses below 10 nm graphene sheets from graphite flakes using this pioneering device. The values of (Formula presented.) increase after processing, which suggests the exfoliation of graphite flakes into thinner graphene sheets. The vibration-based acoustofluidic effector represents a versatile and scalable miniature device, capable of being employed individually for small-batch production, thereby optimizing the utilization of raw 2D materials, particularly in experimental scenarios. Alternatively, it holds the potential for large-scale manufacturing through extensive parallelization, offering distinct advantages in terms of cost-efficiency and minimal power consumption.

KeywordAcoustic Streaming Capillary Sonication Cavitation Graphene Liquid Phase Exfoliation
DOI10.3390/mi14091718
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaChemistry ; Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Instruments & Instrumentation ; Physics
WOS SubjectChemistry, Analytical ; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology ; Instruments & Instrumentation ; Physics, Applied
WOS IDWOS:001073974300001
PublisherMDPI, ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85172721626
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionINSTITUTE OF APPLIED PHYSICS AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Corresponding AuthorZhou, Yinning
AffiliationJoint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, 999078, Macao
First Author AffilicationINSTITUTE OF APPLIED PHYSICS AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Corresponding Author AffilicationINSTITUTE OF APPLIED PHYSICS AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
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Liu, Yu,Wen, Zhaorui,Huang, Ziyu,et al. Liquid Phase Graphene Exfoliation with a Vibration-Based Acoustofluidic Effector[J]. Micromachines, 2023, 14(9), 1718.
APA Liu, Yu., Wen, Zhaorui., Huang, Ziyu., Wang, Yuxin., Chen, Zhiren., Lai, Shen., Chen, Shi., & Zhou, Yinning (2023). Liquid Phase Graphene Exfoliation with a Vibration-Based Acoustofluidic Effector. Micromachines, 14(9), 1718.
MLA Liu, Yu,et al."Liquid Phase Graphene Exfoliation with a Vibration-Based Acoustofluidic Effector".Micromachines 14.9(2023):1718.
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