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Liquid Crystals of Graphene Oxide: A Route Towards Solution-Based Processing and Applications

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posted on 2024-06-06, 00:29 authored by J Zhang, S Seyedin, Z Gu, N Salim, X Wang, Joselito RazalJoselito Razal
The liquid crystalline behavior of graphene oxide (GO) has enabled the design of facile and effective solution processing methods for assembling highly ordered macroscopic graphene structures, further expanding the development of novel graphene-based devices. In this progress report, first the preparation of liquid crystalline graphene oxide (LCGO) with a particular emphasis on different approaches to improve the oxidation efficiency and to control the GO sheet size is discussed. Then the use of LCGO dispersions in the solution processing of 1D, 2D and 3D architectures with highly tailored microstructures is covered. The LCGO composites are also reviewed as an important part of novel graphene-based multi-functional materials. Finally, various applications of LCGO are discussed to highlight the critical role of LCGO in expanding the applications of graphene. Based on these systematic discussions, an outlook on the future directions, challenges, and opportunities in this field is provided.

History

Journal

Particle and Particle Systems Characterization

Volume

34

Season

Special Issue: Graphene Oxide

Article number

ARTN 1600396

Pagination

1 - 23

Location

Chichester, Eng.

Open access

  • Yes

ISSN

0934-0866

eISSN

1521-4117

Language

English

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2017, Wiley-VCH

Issue

9

Publisher

WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH