METHOD FOR EFFICIENT AL-C COVALENT BOND FORMATION BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND CARBON MATERIAL

摘要

Disclosed is a method of forming an Al-C covalent bond between aluminum and a carbon material by applying an electric arc to a mixture of the aluminum and the carbon material under vacuum, heated and pressurized conditions. In order to enhance the reactivity of the carbon material, the method may include the step of introducing defects in the carbon material and thus functionalizing the carbon material by treating the carbon material with acid, a microwave, or plasma.