Abstract

Abstract Electrochemical anodization of graphite in trifluoroacetic media, when performed with a sufficiently high current density, leads to exfoliation of graphite. This reaction has been studied using X-ray diffractometry, A.C Impedance Spectroscopy and gas analysis in various experimental conditions. A mechanism is proposed based on a Kolbe reaction occuring in the interlayer spacings.

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