Exploring high-temperature graphitisation using an atomic adsorption spectrometer
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2025-08-09
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2022Supervisor
Irene Suarez-Martinez
Nigel Marks
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Thesis
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PhD
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Science and Engineering
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School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
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Abstract
Graphite, a naturally occurring mineral, is essential in many modern technologies. It is routinely manufactured in an expensive, energy-intensive and wasteful process. This work explores the fundamentals of graphite synthesis. To facilitate this, a new technique is developed to rapidly achieve up to 3000 °C. New insights into the mechanism of graphite formation are established, in particular identification of key defects and nanostructures. Kinetics studies reveal that graphite formation is more rapid than traditionally considered.
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