An ion-migration and electron-transfer cycle containing graphene and copper substrate analyzed with Raman spectra Original Research Article Carbon, Available online 26 January 2017, Pages Weiyi Lin, Pingping Zhuang, Bo Tian, Tie Liu, Cankun Zhang, Tien-mo Shih, Weiwei Cai
Graphical abstractElectrons transfer between graphene and electrically-contacted metals because of the former's semi-metallic characteristics. We discover a cycle comprising two components (graphene and copper) and two processes (ion migration and electron transfer). In this cycle, electrons travel from the copper to graphene based on Fermi-level variations, and ions migrate reversely via the intercalated electrolyte. To validate this proposed cycle, we investigate first the copper-oxide formation, then graphene-lattice phonon-frequency variations, and finally the morphological evolution of copper oxides via Raman and SEM measurements. Our study offers a guide for basic research on graphene-metal assemblies and broadens graphene-based applications.Image 1
 | Heavily aluminated graphene nanoplatelets as an efficient flame-retardant Original Research Article Carbon, Available online 26 January 2017, Pages In-Yup Jeon, Sun-Hee Shin, Hyun-Jung Choi, Soo-Young Yu, Sun-Min Jung, Jong-Beom Baek
Graphical abstractHeavily aluminated graphene nanoplatelets (AlGnPs) are produced by mechanochemical ball-milling of graphite with solid aluminum beads. AlGnPs show outstanding flame retardancy via chemical and physical flame retardation mechanisms. Hence, AlGnPs provide a very promising option for cost-effective, eco-friendly, efficient flame retardants.Image 1
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