Thema F.T., Moloto M.J., Nyangiwe N.N., Khenfouch M., Maaza M., Kotsedi L, Dikio E.D.
Vaal University of Technology, ZA
Keywords: exfoliate, graphene, graphite oxide, intercalate, reduced graphite oxide
Graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) were synthesized by Hummer’s method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Attenuated total reflectance (ATR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Ultra-violet visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Magnified Optical Microscope. The morphological analysis confirms the oxidation of graphite to graphene oxide and reduction of graphene oxide into graphene sheets.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites (Volume 1)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 13 - 16
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6274-5