The invention combines chemical and microwave-assisted synthesis methods for materials like nano-graphite, zirconia, blends such as fly ash with carbon-based catalysts, and materials for photocatalysis. It aims to achieve cost-effective production and energy-efficient processing of high-surface-area materials. This innovative synthesis route allows conversion of waste materials from other processes into value-added products, making it suitable for industrial applications with fast production capabilities and reduced energy consumption compared to conventional methods.
Type of IP
Faculty
Category of Patent
The process prevents the usage of any toxic chemicals and converts waste materials from other processes to value added new materials. Thus, it is safe and beneficial to the environment as it recycles waste.
- Rapid synthesis suitable for industrial applications
- Substantial reduction in energy consumption and processing costs High graphene yield using top-down (from graphite to graphene) approach
- Obtains graphene in powdered form
- Allows modification of materials (like clay, fly ash, silica) to enable their usage in various applications (photo catalysis, filtration, structural applications, etc)
- Enables control over graphene's defect concentration based on chemical and microwave parameters
- Facilitates quick unzipping of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and allows for production of larger quantities
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TRL 4 - Demonstration and/or validation in lab environment
Chemical industry, Energy industry, Power plants
Microwave-assisted production of graphene and graphene oxide, combined with chemical methods, offers high yields and versatility in applications. It finds use in energy storage, heat exchangers, transportation, coatings, and lightweight graphene-based composites. This process allows for substrate processing without substrate heating, reducing thermal shock, and supports a wide range of substrates including polymers and metals.