Graphene Nanoplatelets:
Finding a cost-effective and green process to synthesis Graphene nanoplatelets for energy storage

Good quality Graphene has many applications especially in energy storage. The challenge is to develop a process to fabricate high yield and good quality Graphene in a cost-effective manner. There are quite a few processes currently used for Graphene production – Mechanical Exfoliation, Chemical vapor deposition, Chemical Synthesis, Electrochemical exfoliation, and Liquid-phase exfoliation. Each process has its pros and cons. While we understand all the processes, we will concentrate on a process which can be easily scaled and environment friendly. Most of the solvent- based exfoliation methods exhibit either high yield or low defects but not both. In this project we will dive deeper into a solvent based exfoliation process to synthesis Graphene nanoplatelets from exfoliated Graphite. Graphene nanoplatelets will be further characterized for their particle size and surface area so we know more about the quality of the Graphene produced. The platelets will also be checked for their electrochemical properties. Finally, the best Graphene nanoplatelets obtained will be used as electrodes of a supercapacitor for energy storage.