Mesoscopic structure features in synthetic graphite
Mesoscopic structure features in synthetic graphite
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DOI:
10.1016/j.matdes.2018.01.038
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发表时间:
2018-03-15
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8.4
通讯作者:
Wu, Houzheng
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作者:
Marz, Benjamin;Jolley, Kenny;Wu, Houzheng
The mesocopic structure features in the coke fillers and binding carbon regions of a synthetic graphite grade have been examined by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy. Within the fillers, the three-dimensional structure is composed of crystal laminae with the basal plane dimensions (L-a) of hundreds nanometres, and thicknesses (L-c) of tens of nanometres These laminae have a nearly perfect graphite structure with almost parallel c-axes, but their a-b planes are orientated randomly to form a "crazy paving" structure. A similar structure exists in the binding carbon regions, with a smaller L-a. Significantly bent laminae are widely seen in quinoline insoluble inclusions and the graphite regions developed around them. The L-a values measured by TEM are consistent with estimates from the intensity ratios of the D to G Raman peak in these regions. Atomistic modelling finds that the lowest energy interfaces in the crazy paving structure comprise 5, 6 and 7 member carbon rings. The bent laminae tend to maintain the 6 member rings, but are strained elastically. We suggest that a 7 member carbon ring leaves a cavity representing an arm-chair graphite edge contributing to the Raman spectra D peak. (c) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.