Novel Graphene and Catalyst Materials

This project will work on the development of a plasma process for synthesis of carbon nanomaterials. The effort will focus on design of the entire core components to allow very low carrier gas flow rates. The low gas consumption was identified as the highest cost factor in the manufacture of graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes (using catalysts). These materials are used batteries, polymer additives, healthcare, agriculture and photovoltaic applications. This parameter space has limited review in literature. The properties of the synthesized nanomaterials, extractable fullerenes and the possibility of direct in situ recovery by sublimation will be made. The expected advantage of this approach is: i) lower carrier gas consumption, ii) more efficient energy utilization, iii) improved product recovery and iv) overall production costs reduced by an order of magnitude. Working with an established industrial partner will also validate commercialization opportunities.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kyle Rogers

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Partner:

NanoNB Corp

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of New Brunswick

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