Abstract
The instability of acceptor graphite intercalation compounds (GICs) with Brønsted acids is a main obstacle to their extensive industrial use. Electron transfer from the solvated anion to the positively charged graphene layer is considered to be the first and rate-limiting step in the decomposition process, with the ionization potential of the intercalated anion being a measure of the stability of GICs. The effects of the hydrogen bonding and Coulomb interaction on the GIC stability are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2757-2760 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- A. Graphite
- B. Intercalation
- C. Molecular simulation