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Pseudo-Graphite from the University of Idaho Thermolyzed Asphalt Reaction (GUITAR): Fundamental Characterizations and its potential in electrochemical Applications

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Zhu, Haoyu. (2018-08). Pseudo-Graphite from the University of Idaho Thermolyzed Asphalt Reaction (GUITAR): Fundamental Characterizations and its potential in electrochemical Applications. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/zhu_idaho_0089e_11440.html

Title:
Pseudo-Graphite from the University of Idaho Thermolyzed Asphalt Reaction (GUITAR): Fundamental Characterizations and its potential in electrochemical Applications
Author:
Zhu, Haoyu
ORCID:
0000-0002-9762-2249
Date:
2018-08
Embargo Remove Date:
2021-07-02
Keywords:
Characterization Electrochemical application New form of carbon
Program:
Chemistry
Subject Category:
Chemistry
Abstract:

This dissertation dedicated to identify a hypothesized new allotrope of carbon, Graphite from the University of Idaho Thermolyzed Asphalt Reaction (GUITAR) and discussed the potential electrochemical applications. It is presented in five chapters. Chapter one discusses physical characterizations on GUITAR in detail and how it compares to other carbon materials. Using XPS and elemental analysis, GUITAR has been placed in the hydrogenated amorphous carbon region. While with Raman and Thermal Gravimetric Analysis result indicated GUITAR is more graphitized. With both Raman and X-Ray Diffraction, the crystal size was determined to be 1.5 – 3.6 nm, which indicate GUITAR had a nanocrystalline structure. This chapter concluded that GUITAR is a nanocrystalline graphite with a relative high sp3 component. The following chapters are more focused on the electrochemical application of GUITAR and functionalized GUITAR. To be filled.

Description:
doctoral, Ph.D., Chemistry -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2018-08
Major Professor:
Cheng, I. F.
Committee:
Allen, Peter B.; Aston, David E.; Edwards, Dean B.
Defense Date:
2018-08
Identifier:
Zhu_idaho_0089E_11440
Type:
Text
Format Original:
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