Theoretical study of stability of graphite intercalation compounds with Brønsted acids

M. V. Savoskin, A. P. Yaroshenko, G. E. Whyman, M. M. Mestechkin, R. D. Mysyk, V. N. Mochalin

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2757-2760
Number of pages4
JournalCarbon
Volume41
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Graphite
  • B. Intercalation
  • C. Molecular simulation

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