Graphene Research
From Nobel Discovery to Next-Generation Materials
Since Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov mechanically exfoliated the first sheets of graphene in 2004 at the University of Manchester, research interest in graphene materials has grown exponentially. Their groundbreaking work earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010.
Our group operates at the forefront of graphene research, with particular emphasis on the Solvent Interfacial Trapping Method (SITM), a revolutionary approach that enables pristine graphene exfoliation without chemical modification. This work spans exfoliation methodologies, composite material synthesis, and fundamental studies of graphene oxide chemistry.
Research Focus Areas
Pristine Graphene Technologies
Revolutionary interface-driven approaches centered on our proprietary Solvent Interfacial Trapping Method (SITM) for pristine graphene exfoliation and processing without chemical modification.
-
Pristine Graphene – Solvent Interfacial Trapping Method (SITM)
Thermodynamically-driven exfoliation utilizing liquid-liquid interfaces for pristine graphene production -
Pristine Graphene – Conductive Transparent Films
High-transparency, electrically conductive films formed through interfacial assembly -
Pristine Graphene – polyHIPEs
Lightweight, electrically conductive polymer foams templated by graphene-stabilized emulsions
Graphene Oxide Research
Systematic investigation of oxidized graphene materials for enhanced understanding and controlled applications.
-
Graphene Oxide – Functionalization
Chemical modification strategies for tailored material properties and enhanced processability -
Graphene Oxide – Oxidation Chemistry
Fundamental studies of oxidation mechanisms and fractionation based on oxidation degree
Research Impact
Our graphene research contributes to multiple technological domains including transparent electronics, energy storage, composite materials, and filtration systems. The development of SITM represents a paradigm shift in two-dimensional materials processing, enabling scalable production of pristine graphene without the structural degradation associated with chemical methods.
This work has resulted in numerous high-impact publications, patents, and industrial collaborations, establishing new pathways for graphene utilization in next-generation materials and devices.