Synthesis of AG Nanocrystal/Few-Layer Graphite Nanoplatelet Composites

The present study focuses on improving the combination of graphite nanoplatelet (GNP) with other organic materials without reducing its properties. An Ag nanocrystal was synthesized by electroless plating method under sonication at 40 °C, which was coated densely onto few-layer GNP and hexagon-slice GNP that was found during GNP treatment. Results illustrated that the Ag nanocrystal had uniform grain size and distinct boundary covered onto GNP. The thermal conductivity of the Ag nanocrystal /few-layer GNP (Ag/GNP) composite was superior to that of the GNP material. In addition, the Ag/GNP composite exhibited excellent electrical conductivity.

Electroless plating of a Sn–Ni/graphite sheet composite with improved cyclability as an anode material for lithium ion batteries

A Sn–Ni/graphite sheet composite is synthesized by a simple electroless plating method as an anode material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs).