Single source precursor-based solvothermal synthesis of heteroatom-doped graphene and its energy storage and conversion applications

Bo Quan, Seung Ho Yu, Dong Young Chung, Aihua Jin, Ji Hyun Park, Yung Eun Sung, Yuanzhe Piao

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Abstract

Solvothermal processes are considered efficient approaches for the gram-scale production of graphene. Further modification of graphene by chemical doping is an important approach to tailor its properties. In this work, we successfully synthesized sulfur-doped graphene by using a solvothermal method with dimethyl sulfoxide as a precursor, which is a common laboratory reagent. Nitrogen-doped graphene was produced to demonstrate the generality of this process. These heteroatom-doped graphene materials exhibited high surface areas and high contents of heteroatoms. Furthermore, the lithium-ion storage properties and oxygen reduction reaction catalytic activity of these materials were also investigated. The success of this approach might facilitate the development of other advanced graphene-based materials with relative simplicity, scalability, and cost effectiveness for use in various potential applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5639
JournalScientific reports
Volume4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Jul 10
Externally publishedYes

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