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Mechanically Strong, Electrically Conductive, and Biocompatible Graphene Paper†

  1. Haiqun Chen1,2,
  2. Marc B. Müller1,
  3. Kerry J. Gilmore1,
  4. Gordon G. Wallace1,*,
  5. Dan Li1,*

Article first published online: 23 JUL 2008

DOI: 10.1002/adma.200800757

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Volume 20, Issue 18, pages 3557–3561, September 17, 2008

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How to Cite

Chen, H., Müller, M. B., Gilmore, K. J., Wallace, G. G. and Li, D. (2008), Mechanically Strong, Electrically Conductive, and Biocompatible Graphene Paper. Adv. Mater., 20: 3557–3561. doi: 10.1002/adma.200800757

Author Information

  1. 1

    ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522 (Australia)

  2. 2

    Department of Safety and Environment Engineering, Jiangsu Polytechnic University, Changzhou 213016 (PR China)

*ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522 (Australia).

  1. †

    D.L. and G.G.W. acknowledge the support from the Australian Research Council. H.C. acknowledges the support from the Jiangsu Province Studying-Abroad Foundation. Supporting Information is available online from Wiley InterScience or from the authors.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 5 SEP 2008
  2. Article first published online: 23 JUL 2008
  3. Manuscript Revised: 14 MAY 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 18 MAR 2008

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Keywords:

  • carbon nanostructures;
  • graphene;
  • graphite;
  • organic nanostructures
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Ultrastrong, smooth, and shiny graphene paper with a layered structure (see figure) is prepared by vacuum filtration of a well-dispersed graphene dispersion. Moderate thermal annealing further enhances its mechanical properties and electrical conductivity. A combination of exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, high electrical conductivity, and biocompability makes this unique material promising for many technological applications.

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