Graphite Intercalation Compound
Graphite intercalation compounds (GICs) are complex materials having formula XCy where element or molecule X is inserted (intercalated) between the graphite layers. In this type of compound, the graphite layers remain largely intact and the guest molecules or atoms are located in between. When the host (graphite) and the guest X interact by charge transfer the in-plane electrical conductivity generally increases. This process is largely relied upon in commercial lithium-ion batteries as a reversible charge storage mechanism. When the guest forms covalent bonds with the graphite layers as in fluorides or oxides the conductivity decreases as the conjugated sp2 system collapses.
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