Method for graphene production in anodic arc

Bulk graphene is usually characterized by flakes having thicknesses of several to tens of nanometers and sizes in a micron range. Currently, the main method for synthesis of bulk graphene is chemical exfoliation, where chemicals are utilized to separate the graphene sheets from the piece of graphite. The production capabilities of this method are quite limited and overall graphene production is estimated to be around several tens of tons of material annually worldwide. This work is focused on development of novel highly efficient and low cost plasma-based method for graphene production in industrial quantities characterized by exceptional product properties.