| abstract |
Graphene produced by media ball milling has a very small particle size, a relatively high surface area, and a unique aspect ratio. It is uniquely suited for making nanocomposites or coatings by coating or mixing other particles. The high surface area and relatively low aspect ratio graphene may be used to coat the metal or metal oxide or together to form a composite. If the added particles are larger than the graphene, they are coated with graphene, and if they have substantially the same size, a nanocomposite is formed. These nanocomposites are suitable for the manufacture of electrodes and are especially suitable for battery and supercapacitor applications. |