Systematic study on properties of graphene produced from different graphene production techniques using graphite from Northern Graphite Corporation

石墨烯独特地结合了极高的机械强度、极高的电导率和热导性、对气体的不渗透性以及许多其他优异的性能，所有这些都使其在许多应用中具有极大的吸引力。与石墨烯应用相关的主要挑战是成本和大规模生产。作为一家专注于石墨相关业务的加拿大矿山开发公司，北方石墨公司(NGC)看到了将业务扩展到石墨烯开采的关键机遇。该项目的目标是开发新的石墨烯合成方法，并启动与NGC的首次合作。使用NGC的石墨，并对得到的石墨烯的性质进行了系统的研究。这些结果将为NGC的客户提供宝贵的信息，并帮助NGC确定进入这个竞争激烈的新兴市场的最佳石墨烯生产方法。拟议的活动还旨在培训高素质人才(HQP)，他们将在加拿大下一代纳米材料技术的发展中发挥关键作用。

Graphene uniquely combines extreme mechanical strength, exceptionally high electronic and thermal conductivities, impermeability to gases, as well as many other superior properties, all of which make it highly attractive for numerous applications. The major challenges specifically associated with the application of graphene are cost and mass production. As a Canadian mine development company focusing on the graphite related business, Northern Graphite Corporation (NGC) sees a critical opportunity to extend their business into graphene mining. The goal of this project is to develop novel synthesis methodologies of graphene and initiate the first time collaboration with NGC. using NGC's graphite, and perform a systematic study on the properties of the resulted graphene. These results will supply invaluable information to NGC's customers, and help NGC determine the best graphene production methodology for entry into this highly competitive emerging market. The proposed activity also aims to train highly qualified personnel (HQP) who will be critical in the development of next generation nanomaterials technology in Canada.