Nanosized graphane (C1H1.14)n by hydrogenation of carbon nanofibers by Birch reduction method

摘要: Graphane, fully hydrogenated graphene with the composition (C1H1)n, has been theoretically predicted but never experimentally realized. Graphane stands out of variety heteroatom modified for its well defined structure. Here we show that by employing Birch reduction on graphite nanofibers, one can reach hydrogenation levels close to 100%. We name this material graphane or graphane-like since is relatively ideal theoretical stoichiometry C1H1. systematically study effect size and structure starting conditions synthesis. The morphology properties synthesized are strongly dependent material. extremely highly nanographanes should find applications ranging from nanoelectronics electrochemistry such as in supercapacitors electrocatalysts.