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US 10,519,040LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF OXIDIZED GRAPHENE
Marie BOZALINA
US
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FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of producing functionalized graphene, according to an embodiment. [1005]
FIGS. 2A and 2B show example schematics of the process of milling in a vessel containing graphite, grinding media and an electrolyte solution, according to an …
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are plots of the lateral size distribution of graphene-based particles that comprise few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. …
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 12A-D are plots showing the results of thermo gravimetric analysis of different few- layer graphene, and bulk graphite indicating the thermal stability of …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIG. 15 shows an example plot of thermal conductivity of graphene/polylactic acid (PLA) as a function of graphene concentration by weight, according to an …
FIG. 16 shows an example experimental demonstration of the effect of adding about 0. 5wt% of grade D graphene into UHMWP E (Ultra High Molecular Weight …
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4 2 174. A method for producing functionalized graphene, comprising: transferring graphite into a milling vessel s transferring a solvent into the milling vessel; transferring a surfactant into the milling vessel; transferring an oxidizing agent into the milling vessel; milling the graphite for a first time period to reduce a thickness of the graphite to produce graphene; milling the graphene for a second time period in the presence of the solvent and the oxidizing agent to functionalize the graphene; and isolating the functionalized graphene. Currently amended
7 4 177. The method of claim 176, wherein the metal hydroxide salt includes potassium hydroxide. Currently amended
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphite
functionalized graphene
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thinned graphite aspect ratio (lateral size/thickness) | — | thinned intermediate material |
Thickness | 3–20 mm |
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US 10,519,040Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of producing functionalized graphene, according to an embodiment. [1005]
FIGS. 2A and 2B show example schematics of the process of milling in a vessel containing graphite, grinding media and an electrolyte solution, according to an …
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are plots of the lateral size distribution of graphene-based particles that comprise few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. …
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 12A-D are plots showing the results of thermo gravimetric analysis of different few- layer graphene, and bulk graphite indicating the thermal stability of …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIG. 15 shows an example plot of thermal conductivity of graphene/polylactic acid (PLA) as a function of graphene concentration by weight, according to an …
FIG. 16 shows an example experimental demonstration of the effect of adding about 0. 5wt% of grade D graphene into UHMWP E (Ultra High Molecular Weight …
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-173. Canceled
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4 2 174. A method for producing functionalized graphene, comprising: transferring graphite into a milling vessel s transferring a solvent into the milling vessel; transferring a surfactant into the milling vessel; transferring an oxidizing agent into the milling vessel; milling the graphite for a first time period to reduce a thickness of the graphite to produce graphene; milling the graphene for a second time period in the presence of the solvent and the oxidizing agent to functionalize the graphene; and isolating the functionalized graphene. Currently amended
7 4 177. The method of claim 176, wherein the metal hydroxide salt includes potassium hydroxide. Currently amended
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphite
functionalized graphene
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thinned graphite aspect ratio (lateral size/thickness) | — | thinned intermediate material |
Thickness | 3–20 mm |
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Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,519,040Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of producing functionalized graphene, according to an embodiment. [1005]
FIGS. 2A and 2B show example schematics of the process of milling in a vessel containing graphite, grinding media and an electrolyte solution, according to an …
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are plots of the lateral size distribution of graphene-based particles that comprise few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. …
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 12A-D are plots showing the results of thermo gravimetric analysis of different few- layer graphene, and bulk graphite indicating the thermal stability of …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIG. 15 shows an example plot of thermal conductivity of graphene/polylactic acid (PLA) as a function of graphene concentration by weight, according to an …
FIG. 16 shows an example experimental demonstration of the effect of adding about 0. 5wt% of grade D graphene into UHMWP E (Ultra High Molecular Weight …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
-173. Canceled
Canceled
4 2 174. A method for producing functionalized graphene, comprising: transferring graphite into a milling vessel s transferring a solvent into the milling vessel; transferring a surfactant into the milling vessel; transferring an oxidizing agent into the milling vessel; milling the graphite for a first time period to reduce a thickness of the graphite to produce graphene; milling the graphene for a second time period in the presence of the solvent and the oxidizing agent to functionalize the graphene; and isolating the functionalized graphene. Currently amended
7 4 177. The method of claim 176, wherein the metal hydroxide salt includes potassium hydroxide. Currently amended
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphite
functionalized graphene
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thinned graphite aspect ratio (lateral size/thickness) | — | thinned intermediate material |
Thickness | 3–20 mm |
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Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,519,040Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of producing functionalized graphene, according to an embodiment. [1005]
FIGS. 2A and 2B show example schematics of the process of milling in a vessel containing graphite, grinding media and an electrolyte solution, according to an …
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are plots of the lateral size distribution of graphene-based particles that comprise few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. …
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 12A-D are plots showing the results of thermo gravimetric analysis of different few- layer graphene, and bulk graphite indicating the thermal stability of …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIG. 15 shows an example plot of thermal conductivity of graphene/polylactic acid (PLA) as a function of graphene concentration by weight, according to an …
FIG. 16 shows an example experimental demonstration of the effect of adding about 0. 5wt% of grade D graphene into UHMWP E (Ultra High Molecular Weight …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
-173. Canceled
Canceled
4 2 174. A method for producing functionalized graphene, comprising: transferring graphite into a milling vessel s transferring a solvent into the milling vessel; transferring a surfactant into the milling vessel; transferring an oxidizing agent into the milling vessel; milling the graphite for a first time period to reduce a thickness of the graphite to produce graphene; milling the graphene for a second time period in the presence of the solvent and the oxidizing agent to functionalize the graphene; and isolating the functionalized graphene. Currently amended
7 4 177. The method of claim 176, wherein the metal hydroxide salt includes potassium hydroxide. Currently amended
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphite
functionalized graphene
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIGS. 3A-3F are a series of SEM micrographs of a wide variety of few-layer graphene, according to an embodiment. [1007]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thinned graphite aspect ratio (lateral size/thickness) | — | thinned intermediate material |
Thickness | 3–20 mm |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
surfactant
oxidizing agent
potassium hydroxide
KOH
crystalline graphite
thinned intermediate material
metal hydroxide salt
strong oxidizer
weak oxidizer
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
durability, wettability, and adhesion. Paints are a special category of coating, used to protect, beautify and reduce maintenance requirements. Graphene, alone or as part of a composite, displays excellent characteristics for the coating industry including wat
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Thickness | 5–15 mm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 mm | — |
Duration | 2–24 hours | — |
Duration | 2–12 hours | — |
Duration | 2–6 hours | — |
Duration | 2–4 hours | — |
Duration | 2–8 hours | — |
Duration | 2–10 hours | — |
Voltage | ≤ 1.5 V | — |
Voltage | ≥ 1.5 V | — |
surfactant
oxidizing agent
potassium hydroxide
KOH
crystalline graphite
thinned intermediate material
metal hydroxide salt
strong oxidizer
weak oxidizer
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
durability, wettability, and adhesion. Paints are a special category of coating, used to protect, beautify and reduce maintenance requirements. Graphene, alone or as part of a composite, displays excellent characteristics for the coating industry including wat
| — |
Thickness | 5–15 mm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 mm | — |
Duration | 2–24 hours | — |
Duration | 2–12 hours | — |
Duration | 2–6 hours | — |
Duration | 2–4 hours | — |
Duration | 2–8 hours | — |
Duration | 2–10 hours | — |
Voltage | ≤ 1.5 V | — |
Voltage | ≥ 1.5 V | — |
surfactant
oxidizing agent
potassium hydroxide
KOH
crystalline graphite
thinned intermediate material
metal hydroxide salt
strong oxidizer
weak oxidizer
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
durability, wettability, and adhesion. Paints are a special category of coating, used to protect, beautify and reduce maintenance requirements. Graphene, alone or as part of a composite, displays excellent characteristics for the coating industry including wat
| — |
Thickness | 5–15 mm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 mm | — |
Duration | 2–24 hours | — |
Duration | 2–12 hours | — |
Duration | 2–6 hours | — |
Duration | 2–4 hours | — |
Duration | 2–8 hours | — |
Duration | 2–10 hours | — |
Voltage | ≤ 1.5 V | — |
Voltage | ≥ 1.5 V | — |
surfactant
oxidizing agent
potassium hydroxide
KOH
crystalline graphite
thinned intermediate material
metal hydroxide salt
strong oxidizer
weak oxidizer
FIG. 5 is a plot of Raman spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets, and bulk graphite, according to an embodiment. [1009]
FIGS. 6A-6G are plots showing the two peak deconvolution of the Raman spectra of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite indicating the presence …
FIGS. 7A and 7B are plots showing the shift of the 2D band peak as a function of the thickness of few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1011]
FIG. 8 is alternative plot providing a compact view of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1012]
FIG. 9 is a plot showing simulated results of the number of layers in few-layer graphene samples, according to an embodiment. [1013]
FIGS. 10A-1O F are examplary plots of X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS) spectra for a series of different few-layer graphene sheets and bulk graphite, according …
FIG. 11 is an example plot of example Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy by attenuated total reflection (ATR-FTIR) spectra for a series of different …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 13A-D are example plots of XPS, Raman, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and FTIR spectra of electrostatically charged and hydroxylated graphene, …
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
FIGS. 14A-14C are example plots of XPS, TGA, and FTIR spectra of at least partially oxidized graphene, respectively, according to an embodiment. [1018]
durability, wettability, and adhesion. Paints are a special category of coating, used to protect, beautify and reduce maintenance requirements. Graphene, alone or as part of a composite, displays excellent characteristics for the coating industry including wat
| — |
Thickness | 5–15 mm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 mm | — |
Duration | 2–24 hours | — |
Duration | 2–12 hours | — |
Duration | 2–6 hours | — |
Duration | 2–4 hours | — |
Duration | 2–8 hours | — |
Duration | 2–10 hours | — |
Voltage | ≤ 1.5 V | — |
Voltage | ≥ 1.5 V | — |