Three-Dimensional Graphene Sheet-Carbon Veil Thermoelectric Composite with Microinterfaces for Energy Applications

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• Personal Author:
  Akinboye OI ; Al-Riyami B ; Bahk J-H ; Brittingham K ; Donadey G ; Khosravifar M ; Kondapalli VKR ; Morrow J ; Raut AA ; Shanov V ; Zhang Y
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• Description:
  Over the years, various processing techniques have been explored to synthesize three-dimensional graphene (3DG) composites with tunable properties for advanced applications. In this work, we have demonstrated a new procedure to join a 3D graphene sheet (3DGS) synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with a commercially available carbon veil (CV) via cold rolling to create 3DGS-CV composites. Characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman mapping, X-ray diffraction (XRD), electrical resistance, tensile strength, and Seebeck coefficient measurements were performed to understand various properties of the 3DGS-CV composite. Extrusion of 3DGS into the pores of CV with multiple microinterfaces between 3DGS and the graphitic fibers of CV was observed, which was facilitated by cold rolling. The extruded 3D graphene revealed pristine-like behavior with no change in the shape of the Raman 2D peak and Seebeck coefficient. Thermoelectric (TE) power generation and photothermoelectric responses have been demonstrated with in-plane TE devices of various designs made of p-type 3DGS and n-type CV couples yielding a Seebeck coefficient of 32.5 µV K-1. Unlike various TE materials, 3DGS, CV, and the 3DGS-CV composite were very stable at high relative humidity. The 3DGS-CV composite revealed a thin, flexible profile, good moisture and thermal stability, and scalability for fabrication. These qualities allowed it to be successfully tested for temperature monitoring of a Li-ion battery during charging cycles and for large-area temperature mapping. Description provided by NIOSH
• Subjects:
  • Occupational Health
  • Safety
• Keywords:
  • Nanomaterials
  • Tensile strength
  • Graphene
  • Electrochemical properties
  • Materials testing
  • Batteries
  • Author Keywords: 3D graphene sheet
  • carbon veil
  • cold rolling
  • flexible thermoelectric
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• ISSN:
  1944-8244
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5 ; Wisconsin
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  16
• Issue:
  10
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20069488
• Citation:
  ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024 Mar; 16(10):13150-13160
• Contact Point Address:
  Vesselin Shanov, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati 45221, Ohio United States
• Email:
  shanovvn@ucmail.uc.edu
• CAS Registry Number:
  • Graphite (CAS RN 7782-42-5)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Performing Organization:
  University of Cincinnati
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
• End Date:
  20260630
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/207923/cdc_207923_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 9.89 MB]
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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