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Avril, Florian. "Contribution à l'élaboration d'un supercondensateur à basse de graphène." Thesis, Montpellier, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018MONTS034/document.
Full textThe use of micro-power generation energy is a promising concept that consists in harvesting low and diffuse energy sources present in our environment for the supply of autonomous systems. The growing number of new miniaturized and communicating devices in civil and military fields should accentuate the phenomenon of energy dependence and open up new markets.Among possible sources of renewable energy, solar energy is the most promising source because it is potentially the most powerful and best distributed. The development of these micro-energy recovery systems involves low costs with flexible substrate (paper, polymer) and easily exploitable materials. After energy recovery, it is necessary for the autonomous systems to store electricity.For this purpose, supercapacitors are ideal candidates. Indeed, the main advantage of supercapacitors over batteries is their high power density (fast energy collection) as well as a long cycle life. The thesis concerns the manufacture of a supercapacitor and ultimately coupling with a solar cell. The work specifically concerns the study of graphene oxide (GO) synthesized by the Hummers and Marcano methods, its reduction in reduced graphene oxide (RGO) by chemical and electrochemical routes and the realization of supercapacitor. In this project, the properties of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) will be optimized during the reduction step and the material will be shaped into a sandwich structure (RGO / electrolyte / RGO) or interdigitated.Keywords: Graphene,supercapacitor, graphene oxide,energy micro-source
Nyangiwe, Nangamso Nathaniel. "Graphene based nano-coatings: synthesis and physical-chemical investigations." Thesis, UWC, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3237.
Full textIt is well known that a lead pencil is made of graphite, a naturally form of carbon, this is important but not very exciting. The exciting part is that graphite contains stacked layers of graphene and each and every layer is one atom thick. Scientists believed that these graphene layers could not be isolated from graphite because they were thought to be thermodynamically unstable on their own and taking them out from the parent graphite crystal will lead them to collapse and not forming a layer. The question arose, how thin one could make graphite. Two scientists from University of Manchester answered this question by peeling layers from a graphite crystal by using sticky tape and then rubbing them onto a silicon dioxide surface. They managed to isolate just one atom thick layer from graphite for the first time using a method called micromechanical cleavage or scotch tape. In this thesis chemical method also known as Hummers method has been used to fabricate graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide. GO was synthesized through the oxidation of graphite to graphene oxide in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid and potassium permanganate. A strong reducing agent known as hydrazine hydrate has also been used to reduce GO to rGO by removing oxygen functional groups, but unfortunately not all oxygen functional groups have been removed, that is why the final product is named rGO. GO and rGO solutions were then deposited on silicon substrates separately. Several characterization techniques in this work have been used to investigate the optical properties, the morphology, crystallography and vibrational properties of GO and rGO.
Arbuzov, A. A., V. E. Muradyan, and B. P. Tarasov. "Synthesis of Few-layer Graphene Sheets via Chemical and Thermal Reduction of Graphite Oxide." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2012. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35063.
Full textSokolov, Denis A. "Investigation of Graphene Formation from Graphite Oxide and Silicon Carbide." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/53642.
Full textPakulski, Dawid. "Graphene based materials and their potential applications." Thesis, Strasbourg, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019STRAF060.
Full textScientific purpose of this doctoral dissertation is synthesis of functionalized two-dimensional materials (graphene and graphene oxide) and their comprehensive physicochemical characterization, with particular emphasis on adsorption and energy storage properties. We could demonstrate that covalent modification of graphene oxide (GO) with an organic polymer (BPEI) very favorably affects the efficiency of the adsorption process. The maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) values for heavy metal ions significantly favour this material in comparison to the majority of known carbon adsorbents. Moreover, functionalization of GO with mesoporous aminosilica (SiO2NH2) leads to obtaining an efficient and rapid adsorbent of organic cationic dyes (MB, RhB, MV). ln addition we proved that the functionalization of graphene (EEG) using the POM-surfactant su bu nits proved that this type of organic-inorganic hybrids material is very stable and have interesting electrical properties with potential application in the production of supercapacitors
Alami, Omar. "Oxyde de graphène fonctionnalisés par des dendrons et dendrimères pour des applications en oncologie." Thesis, Toulouse 3, 2022. http://www.theses.fr/2022TOU30086.
Full textGraphene, a monolayer of carbon atoms densely packed in a honeycomb lattice, was first isolated in 2004. In recent years, research on graphene and its derivatives has generated considerable interest in a wide range of research activities thanks to its interesting properties. The easiest and most versatile way to obtain graphene-based nanocomposites is to oxidize natural graphite to obtain graphene oxide (GO), a material with a surface rich in modifiable chemical functions. Graphene oxide nanocomposites have been synthesized for potential applications in electronics, energy storage, catalysis and sorption, gas storage, separation and detection as well as in the biomedical field. Dendrimers are particularly advantageous macromolecules for a very large number of applications in extremely varied fields. This interest resides essentially in their properties of cooperativity and multivalence, as well as in their very high capacity for encapsulation or fixing of small molecules, and this in a volume of nanometric size. This structural characteristic is the consequence of their unique branched architecture containing a central core and having many peripheral functions. Dendrimers are very interesting tools for the delivery of drugs and nucleic acids. In this work we will develop simple approaches to decorate the surface of graphene oxide with phosphorus dondron and dendrimers in order to create new hybrid materials with new properties. First, the synthesis of classical phosphorus dendrimers and of AB5 dendrons will be carried out, followed by the grafting of the different monomers on their surface. In parallel the preparation of graphene oxide (GO) as well as the modification of the GO surface with different methods will be carried out, and finally the grafting of the different dendrons on the platform of graphene oxide will afford new hybrid materials that will be biologically tested
Leve, Zandile Dennis. "Determination of paracetamol at the electrochemically reduced graphene oxide-metal nanocomposite modified pencil graphite (ERGO-MC-PGE) electrode using adsorptive stripping differential pulse voltammetry." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7350.
Full textThis project focuses on the development of simple, highly sensitive, accurate, and low cost electrochemical sensors based on the modification of pencil graphite electrodes by the electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide-metal salts as nanocomposites (ERGO-MC-PGE; MC = Sb or Au nanocomposite). The electrochemical sensors ERGO-Sb-PGE and ERGO-Au-PGE were used in the determination of paracetamol (PC) in pharmaceutical formulations using adsorptive stripping differential pulse voltammetry. The GO was prepared from graphite via a modified Hummers’ method and characterized by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy to confirm the presence of oxygen functional groups in the conjugated carbon-based structure whilst, changes in crystalline structure was observed after XRD analysis of graphite and GO.
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Nasr, Maryline. "Elaboration of oxides membranes by electrospinning for photocatalytic applications." Thesis, Montpellier, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017MONTT210/document.
Full textNowadays, industrial toxic chemicals are still not properly treated and these contaminants may directly impact the safety of drinking water. Photocatalysis “a green technology” is an effective and economical approach and plays an important role in solar energy conversion and degradation of organic pollutants. This thesis manuscript reports on developing advanced materials (based on TiO2 and ZnO) being capable of exploiting renewable solar energy for solving the environmental pollution problems. A part of this work was dedicated to improve the UV and visible light TiO2 photoresponse. Therefore, rGO/TiO2, BN/TiO2 and BN-Ag/TiO2 composties nanofibers were successfully elaborated using the electrospinning technique. The second part focused on ZnO. Novel structures of ZnO/ZnAl2O4 multi co-centric nanotubes and Al2O3 doped ZnO nanotubes were designed by combining the two techniques of atomic layer deposition (ALD) and electrospinning. The morphological, structural and optical properties of all synthesized nanostructures were investigated by several characterization techniques. The results show that the chemical and physical properties have a high impact on the photocatalytic properties of the synthesized materials. Moreover, it was found that the doping effect lead to a more efficient charge separation in the photocatalyst, which is an advantage for photocatalytic activities. In addition, methyl orange and methylene blue were used as model reference. A significant enhancement and a long-term stability in the photocatalytic activity were observed with the doped materials compared to the non-doped ones under both UV and visible light. Antibacterial tests against Escherichia coli have also been performed; the results indicate that BN-Ag/TiO2 present interesting photocatalytic properties for both organic compound degradation and bacterial removal
Dahlberg, Tobias. "The first order Raman spectrum of isotope labelled nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för fysik, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-116699.
Full textArbuzov, A. A., V. E. Muradyan, B. P. Tarasov, and E. A. Sokolov. "Preparation of Amino-Functionalized Graphene Sheets and their Conductive Properties." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35639.
Full textMach, Radoslav. "Vlastnosti grafenoidových vrstev." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií, 2018. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-377055.
Full textMowry, Michael N. "In situ Raman Spectroscopy Study of the Formation of Graphene from Urea and Graphite Oxide." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/17424.
Full textGraphene, 10 or fewer atomic layers of carbon atoms, has attracted much attention during recent years due to its unique structure and exceptional physical properties. While there exist a wide range of potential applications, as with many nanomaterials, new synthesis techniques are required that allow for a production of graphene on an industrial scale. In this study, in situ Raman spectroscopy was used to study the formation and doping of graphene during urea-assisted thermal exfoliation of graphite oxide (GO), a promising new synthesis method that can be scaled to industrial levels. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and mass spectroscopy were used complementary to Raman spectroscopy to assist with the interpretation of the obtained data. Raman spectroscopy is a powerful characterization tool for the analysis of carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene. While several researchers have reported on the reaction of urea and GO, none of the studies found in literature has provided deeper insights on the evolution of the graphene structure and the simultaneous incorporation of nitrogen into the honeycomb lattice during synthesis. The knowledge gained from this work allows for a better understanding of the graphene production process and provides further evidence for the potential nitrogen-doping of graphene via deposition of urea.
Pradhan, Siddharth. "Quantification of Graphene Oxide Structure Using an Improved Model." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1342730902.
Full textChu, Hua-Wei. "Development of solution-processed methods for graphene synthesis and device fabrication." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/44738.
Full textKiryukhin, D. P., Y. M. Shulga, S. A. Baskakov, G. A. Kichigina, P. P. Kushch, and A. Michtchenko. "Low Temperature Post Radiation Polymerization of Tetrafluoroethylene in the Presence of the Graphene 3D Material." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35597.
Full textAl, Zohbi Fatima. "Etude de Polyanilines et de nanocomposites Polyaniline/Graphène en milieu liquide ionique protique pour la réalisation de supercondensateurs." Thesis, Tours, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016TOUR4026/document.
Full textThe work carried out during this PhD thesis is based on the preparation of conducting polymers such as polyaniline (Pani) and their composites associated with graphene for use as electrode materials for supercapacitors application. This work was first dedicated to the synthesis of new protic ionic liquids (PILs) combining pyrrolidinium (Pyrr+) or imidazolium (Imi+) cations with p-toluene sulfonate (PTS-), hydrogen sulfate (HSO4-) or (+)-camphor-10-sulfonate (Cs-) anion, and the study of their physico-chemicals properties (conductivity, viscosity) in binary mixtures PILs/water. After determining the formulations needed to achieve the optimum of transport properties, the specific capacitance of Pani/HCl in these PILs medium was determined, and we have shown that the performance of symmetrical devices are improved in capacitance, specific energy and specific power (400F/g, 7Wh/kg and 4kW/kg for the higher values) in comparison to those obtained in a H2SO4 1M medium. These PILs mediums were also used as a synthesis medium of Pani. We have shown that the nature of PILs, acting as soft template, could change the electronic, morphological and thermal properties of Pani. An optimum of electronic conductivity of Pani (22 S/cm) was obtained with a synthesis realized in the binary mixture [Imi][HSO4]/water 70/30 generating a fibrillar morphology and a good cyclability (93% capacitance retention over 1000 cycles in H2SO4 1M at 2 A/g). For Pani synthesis in [Pyrr][PTS]/water, a thermal stability gain (360 °C) is obtained thanks to a PTS- doped Pani. Finally, a preliminary study on the preparation of composite Pani/graphene and Pani/graphene oxide was performed. The syntheses of nanocomposites were realized in PILs/water mixtures. The optimization of the composition of the Pani nanocomposites was studied and it was found that a mass ratio of about 15% in weight of graphene or graphene oxide enables to obtain promising nanomaterials with higher electrochemical performances compared with pristine Pani
Tekenya, Ronald. "Graphene-modified pencil graphite mercury-film electrodes for the determination of trace metals by cathodic adsorptive stripping voltammetry." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6552.
Full textThis project focuses on the simple, fast and highly sensitive adsorptive stripping voltammetry detection of Nickel and Cobalt complexed with DMG and Nioxime respectively at a Reduced Graphene Oxide modified pencil graphite electrode in water samples. This research as well demonstrates a novel electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ERGO)/mercury film (MF) nanocomposite modified PGE, prepared through successive electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide (GO) sheets and in-situ plated mercury film. The GO and graphene were characterized using FT-IR, HR-SEM, HR-TEM, XRD and Raman spectroscopy. The FT-IR results supported by Xray diffraction analysis confirmed the inclusion of oxygen moieties within the graphitic structure during the chemical oxidation step. Microscopic and spectroscopic analysis was used to confirm the stackings of graphene on the pencil electrode. The ERGO-PG-MFE, in combination with a complexing agents of [dimethylglyoxime (DMG) and Nioxime] and square-wave cathodic stripping voltammetry (SW-CSV), was evaluated towards the individual determination of Ni2+ and Co2+ respectively and simultaneous determination of both metals from the combination of DMG and Nioxime mixture. A single-step electrode pre-concentration approach was employed for the in-situ Hg-film electroplating, metal-chelate complex formation and its non-electrolytic adsorption at – 0.7 V for the individual analysis of Ni2+ and Co2+. The current response due to metal-ligand(s) complex reduction were studied as a function of experimental variables; deposition/accumulation potential, deposition/accumulation time, rotation speed, frequency and amplitude and carefully optimized for the individual determination of Ni2+and Co2+ and simultaneous determination of Ni2+ and Co2+ at low concentration levels (μg L-1) in 0.1 M NH3- NH4Cl buffer solution (pH 9.4) solution. The recorded limit of detection for the individual analysis of Ni2+and Co2+ was found to be 0.120 μg L-1 and 0.220 μg L-1 respectively, at an accumulation time of 120 s for both metals. The recorded limit of detection of the simultaneous analysis of Ni2+ and Co2+ was found to be 6.1 μg L-1 and 1.8 μg L-1 respectively. The ERGO-PG-MFE further demonstrated a highly selective stripping response toward all trace metal analysis. The testing of the applicability of graphene-based sensor and method in laboratory tap water samples was evaluated. This electrode was found to be sensitive enough to detect metal ions in the tap water samples at the 0.2 μg L-1 level for individual analysis and 0.001 μg L-1 for simultaneous, well below WHO standards.
Huang, Xianjun. "Electromagnetic applications of graphene and graphene oxide." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2016. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/electromagnetic-applications-of-graphene-and-graphene-oxide(873c9618-19a3-4818-b47a-9afbca39857c).html.
Full textHamandi, Marwa. "Élaboration et caractérisation d’oxydes de Titane de Morphologie Contrôlée : application à la Photodégradation de Polluants Organiques." Thesis, Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSE1077/document.
Full textTwo main objectives were achieved in the present work. The first objective concerns the elaboration of nanohybrid materials formed by combining titanium dioxide (in spherical or tubular form) with carbon allotropes (functionalized fullerene or graphene). The second objective consists in evaluating these different nanomaterials in the photodegradation of formic acid (FA) under UV irradiation. A beneficial effect of the different carbon allotropes on the photocatalytic activity of the resulting nanohybrids was observed and ascribed to an increased lifetime of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. In a first step, the elaboration method of functionalized fullerenes and their content were optimized leading to the development of nanomaterials showing improved photocatalytic properties compared to TiO2 nanotube alone. Textural properties, photoelectric properties and the FA degradation rate constant were correlated in order to determine the reasons for the photocatalytic activity improvement. In a second step, a detailed study about the development of a new generation of nanocomposites combining TiO2 nanotubes and graphene oxide (GO) was carried out. The degree of reduction of GO strongly influences the photocatalytic activity. Thus, the addition of reduced GO or GO to TiO2 nanotubes improves the intrinsic photodegradation performance of formic acid by facilitating the transfer of photoelectrons from the conduction band of TiO2 to graphene oxide. Finally, composite materials combining graphene oxide and various anatase/rutile compositions were analyzed showing a synergy between GO and the two TiO2 phases
Guimont, Aline. "Greffage de polydimethylsiloxane et de polyéthylène sur des feuillets de graphène oxydé : application à la synthèse de (nano)composites conducteurs." Thesis, Lyon 1, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013LYO10028/document.
Full textThe aim of this thesis was to experiment and validate new means of graphene exfoliation in an elastomer matrix such as silicone (PDMS) and a thermoplastic matrix such as polyethylene (PE). Because of the low affinity of graphene oxide for these matrices due to its high polarity, its chemical modification was carried out. Different approaches were explored: the grafting of PDMS onto GO was carried out with success by a direct functionalization with a PDMS terminated triethoxysilane and by a catalytic hydrosilation reaction of a PDMS terminated Si-H onto vinyltrimethoxysilane modified GO. The viscoelastic behavior of GO and modified GO/PDMS suspensions showed the importance of the filler-filler interaction on the formation of a percolating network. The rheological percolation threshold of the GO/PDMS suspension was obtained at ~1.75 wt% with an aspect ratio (Af) of ~60. In addition, the grafting of PE onto GO was studied with the high temperature radical grafting of pentadecane formed by a hydrogen atom abstraction with a peroxide, which was then extrapolated to a low molecular PE (Mn~2000). Moreover, thio and azide functionnalized PE with a similar Mn were also grafted onto graphite derivatives by a radical and a Michael addition. After choosing the filler which presented the closest electrical conductivity to the one of graphite powder and a good affinity for a heptane media, a LDPE based nano-composite that presented suitable electrical properties for an electromagnetic shielding application (4 105 Ω.cm at 25 wt%) was obtained and this without any use of toxic reducing agents
Roman, Julien. "Mise en forme de matériaux carbonés biosourcés par voie liquide." Thesis, Bordeaux, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019BORD0202/document.
Full textThis work is devoted to the preparation of new bio-based carbon materials. Carbon materials, such as carbon fibers used in composites, are mainly obtained from a petroleum precursor. These precursors are expensive and not compatible with a sustainable industry. The use of a bio-based precursor available in large quantities such as lignin makes it possible to overcome limitations of petroleum based precursors. The aromatic molecular structure and high carbon content of lignin make it an ideal candidate for the production of bio-based carbon material. Lignin could be transformed into various materials such as carbon nanofibers, twisted carbon nanofibers, or carbonized composite 3D structures. These materials have been obtained from innovative techniques such as electrospinning and 3D printing. Twisting of the lignin-based-carbon nanofibers allowed for measurements of their mechanical strength. The electrochemical properties of the lignin-based twisted carbon nanofibers are interesting for potential microelectrode applications. The low microstructural order of the carbon from the carbonized lignin has been improved. Graphitization treatment or addition of carbon nanofillers contributed to this improvement. The mechanical, structural and electrical properties of nanocomposite carbon nanofibers illustrate the influence of graphene oxide on lignin. A composite effect between these two components has been observed. The 3D printing of composite inks based on lignin and graphene oxide has been reported for the first time in order to elaborate dense, organized and electrically conductive 3D carbonized structures
Paulauskas, Mindaugas. "Pervaporation using graphene oxide membranes." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2015. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/12282/.
Full textJankus, Daniel James. "Antimicrobial Properties of Graphite and Coal-Derived Graphene Oxides as an Advanced Coating for Titanium Implants." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/103151.
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Any time a patient receives implantation surgery, there is a chance of microbes entering the body. These are typically naturally occurring skin flora, harmless but opportunistic. On the surface of implants within the body, these bacteria can form colonies called biofilms, leading to severe and potentially deadly infections, called prosthetic joint infection (PJI). PJI often requires multiple surgeries to remedy, but rates of reinfection are relatively high. As with any surgery, patients are given antibiotic drugs, but implants to not receive blood flow as the body normally would, reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics. Once biofilms are formed, the bacteria become even hardier and resistant even to powerful antibiotics. Graphene oxide (GO) is a carbon material known to have good biocompatibility (i.e., non-toxic) while providing antimicrobial properties. The focus of this study is on the development and characterization of a robust coating for titanium alloy implants to promote bone healing while reducing microbial biofilm colonization on the implant's surface. The novelty of this study is the use of proprietary coal-derived graphene oxide (c-GO) in a biomedical application. c-GO has been demonstrated to have a different chemical makeup than graphite-derived GO, which may improve its efficacy as an antimicrobial coating. As an alternative to powerful antimicrobial drugs, it was hypothesized that a coating of graphene-oxide would provide a defensive, passively antimicrobial layer to a titanium implant. While GO is typically quite expensive, the newly developed one-pot process provides an economical and environmentally friendly method of producing GO from coal (c-GO). The result is a coating that is inexpensive and capable of halving the biofilm formation of MRSA on titanium-alloy surgical screws in addition to providing improved bone cell adhesion and hard tissue compatibility.
Lee, Dongwook. "The structure and magnetism of graphite oxide." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2009. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.611649.
Full textLagier, Laura. "Ecotoxicité comparative de l'oxyde de graphène et d'autres nanoparticules de carbone chez des organismes aquatiques modèles : d'une évaluation en conditions monospécifiques vers l'étude d'une chaîne trophique expérimentale." Thesis, Toulouse 3, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017TOU30270/document.
Full textThe ecotoxicity of different carbon-based nanoparticles (CNPs) was assessed in freshwater organisms, especially in Xenopus laevis. The surface of the CNPs was shown to be the more relevant parameter to describe the growth inhibition in Xenopus, regardless of their allotropic form and their state of dispersion. Micronucleus induction was also studied in Xenopus and graphene oxide (GO) was found genotoxic at low dose. This result was in compliance with the study of genes expression. The involved toxicity mechanisms would be related to the oxidized functions of the CNP. Moreover, GO was also found responsible for genotoxicity in Pleurodeles waltl. and for teratogenicity, development delay and growth inhibition in Chironomus riparius. These organisms have finally been put together in a mesocosm, which has also led to genotoxicity in Pleurodeles in the presence of GO
Moraes, Ana Carolina Mazarin de 1983. "Graphene oxide and graphene oxide functionalized with silver nanoparticles : antibacterial activity and polymeric composites applications." [s.n.], 2015. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/249034.
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Resumo: O óxido de grafeno (GO) é uma forma quimicamente modificada de grafeno que possui grupos funcionais contendo oxigênio (epóxi, carboxila, carbonila, e hidroxila) distribuídos sobre a base e as bordas de suas folhas. Devido à abundância dos grupamentos oxigenados, o GO tem sido usado como uma plataforma para suportar e estabilizar nanoestruturas metálicas, tais como nanopartículas de prata (NPAgs), visando aplicações biológicas. Além disso, devido à sua excelente capacidade de dispersão e elevada área superficial, o GO tem sido considerado uma carga promissora para a construção de compósitos poliméricos. Neste trabalho, relatamos a síntese do GO e dos nanocompósitos de óxido de grafeno funcionalizado com NPAgs (GO-Ag) os quais podem ser utilizados como agentes antibacterianos de amplo espectro. O GO foi sintetizado por meio do método de Hummers modificado, e o GO-Ag foi preparado através da redução in situ dos íons de prata por citrato de sódio. As folhas de GO foram funcionalizadas com NPAgs esféricas de diâmetro médio de 9,4 nm. Estes nanocompósitos exibiram excelente atividade antimicrobiana contra as principais bactérias em ambiente hospitalar, tais como Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Acinetobacter baumannii, e Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina. Os nanocompósitos GO-Ag também foram aplicados como eficazes agentes antimicrobianos a fim de evitar a proliferação bacteriana em membranas de micro e ultrafiltração. Neste sentido, membranas antimicrobianas de acetato de celulose (CA) foram fabricadas a partir da incorporação de GO e GO-Ag na matriz polimérica (CA-GOAg). Após a funcionalização, as membranas permeáveis modificadas com GO-Ag foram capazes de inativar cerca de 90% das células de E. coli em comparação com as membranas de CA não modificadas. Os resultados sugerem que a incorporação de nanocompósitos GO-Ag é uma abordagem promissora para controlar o desenvolvimento da adesão bacteriana em membranas de purificação de água. Com relação à demanda de novos materiais com elevada estabilidade e com capacidade de proteção contra radiação ultravioleta (UV), foram fabricados filmes compósitos transparentes a partir de acetato de celulose e óxido de grafeno. A caracterização físico-química revelou que as folhas de GO estão bem dispersas por toda a matriz polimérica, proporcionando filmes compósitos lisos e homogêneos. Em comparação com os filmes pristinos de CA, os filmes compósitos exibiram melhor capacidade de proteção contra radiação UV combinado com transparência óptica à luz visível, o que reforça a sua aplicação como revestimentos transparentes com proteção UV para alimentos, produtos farmacêuticos, biomédicos, e produtos eletrônicos
Abstract: Graphene oxide (GO) is a chemically modified form of graphene that possesses oxygen-containing groups (epoxy, carboxyl, carbonyl, and hydroxyl) distributed on the plane and edges of the sheets. Owing to the abundance of oxygenated groups, GO has been used as a platform to support and stabilize metallic nanostructures such as silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), aiming biological applications. In addition, GO has been considered a promising material for building polymeric composites because of its excellent dispersibility and high surface area. In this work, we report the synthesis of GO and GO functionalized with AgNPs (GO-Ag) for use as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. GO was synthesized through the modified Hummers method, and the GO-Ag was prepared through the in situ reduction of silver ions by sodium citrate. Spherical AgNPs with average size of 9.4 nm were found well-dispersed throughout the GO sheets. This nanocomposite exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity against common nosocomial bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Acinetobacter baumannii, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. GO-Ag nanocomposites were also applied as an effective antimicrobial agent in order to prevent the bacterial proliferation on micro and ultrafiltration membranes. Cellulose acetate (CA) membranes were then fabricated from the incorporation of GO and GO-Ag into the polymeric matrix (CA-GOAg). After functionalization, the permeable CA membranes modified with GO-Ag were able to inactivate mostly 90% of E. coli cells compared to the non-modified CA membranes. The results suggest that the incorporation of GO-Ag nanocomposites is a promising approach to control biofouling development in water purification membranes. Concerning the demand for novel ultraviolet shielding materials with high stability, transparent and UV-shielding composite films were fabricated by casting a mixture of GO with cellulose acetate (CA). The physicochemical characterization revealed that GO sheets were well-dispersed throughout the polymeric matrix, providing smooth and homogeneous composite films. By comparison with pristine CA films, the composite films displayed an improved UV-shielding capacity combined with optical transparency under visible light, which underscores their application as transparent UV-protective coatings for food, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and electronic products
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Doutora em Ciências
Bourourou, Mariem. "Conception des bioélectrodes enzymatiques à base de nanomatériaux dans des piles à combustible et des capteurs." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015GREAI043/document.
Full textThis thesis is devoted to the development of a new class of freestanding nanostructured bioelectrodes mainly based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Graphene oxide (GO) was also evaluated for its appropriateness for the treated bioelectrochemical approaches. The developed manufacturing processes forming CNTs slides (Buckypapers) or electrospun tissues also allow the confinement with additives like mediators or polymers. The optimization of the enzymatic connection of laccase, for O2 reduction on carbon nanotube arrays, and the polyphenol oxidase (PPO) for the electrochemical detection of enzymatically generated electroactive ortho-quinone was studied. Initially, direct electron transfer of laccase is optimized in a nanostructured CNTs matrix. We examined several approaches to immobilize and orient the laccase using anthraquinone derivatives while improving the catalytic performance of the biocathode. These immobilisation and orientation strategies on electrodes are performed by functionalization using pyrene-mono-Anthraquinone and pyrene-bis-anthraquinone. The second part of this thesis shows the preparation of another biocathode based on the indirect connection of laccase in nanostructured CNT buckypapers containing bis-pyrene-ABTS as a redox mediator and cross-linker, enhancing the mechanic stability of the buckypaper. The last part of this work was devoted to the production of nanofibers by electrospinning from two different blends: CNT / PAN and GO / PAN. Such fiber electrodes were used as bioelectrodes for bioanalytical applications and biological energy conversion
Ghaffari, Nastaran. "Electrochemical deposition of Graphene Oxide- metal nano-composite on Pencil-Graphite Electrode for the high sensitivity detection of Bisphenol A by Adsorptive Stripping Differential Pulse Voltammetry." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6336.
Full textElectrochemical platforms were developed based on pencil graphite electrodes (PGEs) modified electrochemically with reduced graphene oxide metal nanoparticles (ERGO–metalNPs) composite and used for the high-sensitivity determination of Bisphenol A (BPA) in water samples. Synergistic effects of both reduced Graphene Oxide sheets and metal nanoparticles on the performance of the pencil graphite electrode (PGE) were demonstrated in the oxidation of BPA by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). A solution of graphene oxide (GO) 1 mg mL-1 and 15 ppm of metal stock solutions (1,000 mg L-1, atomic absorption standard solution) (Antimony or Gold) was prepared and after sonication deposited onto pencil graphite electrodes by cyclic voltammetry reduction. Different characterization techniques such as FT-IR, HR-SEM, XRD and Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize the GO and ERGO–metalNPs. Parameters that influence the electroanalytical response of the ERGO–SbNPs and ERGO–AuNPs such as, pH, deposition time, deposition potential, purging time were investigated and optimized. Well-defined, reproducible peaks with detection limits of 0.0125 μM and 0.062 μM were obtained for BPA using ERGO–SbNPs and ERGO–AuNPs respectively. The rGO-metalNPs–PGE was used for the quantification of BPA in tap water sample and proved to be suitable for the detection of BPA below USEPA prescribed drinking water standards of 0.087 μM.
Liu, Shizhen. "Graphene oxide and graphene based catalysts in photochemical ractions." Thesis, Curtin University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/882.
Full textVacchi, Isabella Anna. "Controlled chemical functionalization of graphene oxide." Thesis, Strasbourg, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017STRAF053.
Full textGraphene oxide is a promising nanomaterial thanks to its physicochemical characteristics. However, until today its exact composition remains still unknown. This is due to the complexity and non-stoichiometric character of this material.We started by investigating the surface composition of graphene oxide and its reactivity. We used differently synthesized samples to explore the relationship between the synthesis method and the surface composition. Furthermore, we functionalized graphene oxide with a chelating agent of radionuclides to study its biodistribution, and the impact of the lateral size. Afterwards, we tried different strategies for multifunctionalization with the aim to combine different properties. We observed that the dispersibility of graphene oxide often decreased after functionalization. Thus, we developed a highly water-stable graphene oxide sample by grafting awater-soluble polymer on its surface. Finally, we explored and improved the characterization methods for graphene oxide. Athorough investigation using different characterization techniques is fundamental to understand the modifications that the material underwent
Adewole, Murthada Oladele. "Electrically Tunable Absorption and Perfect Absorption Using Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide and Graphene Sandwiched in Oxides." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2012. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404566/.
Full textAdewole, Murthada Oladele. "Electrically Tunable Absorption and Perfect Absorption Using Aluminum-Doped Zinc Oxide and Graphene Sandwiched in Oxides." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2018. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404566/.
Full textWatson, Venroy George. "Decoration of Graphene Oxide with Silver Nanoparticles and Controlling the Silver Nanoparticle Loading on Graphene Oxide." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1396879714.
Full textLiu, Hao. "Modified thermal reduction of graphene oxide." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2014. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14024/.
Full textJasim, Dhifaf. "Graphene oxide derivatives for biomedical applications." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2016. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/graphene-oxide-derivatives-for-biomedical-applications(83c552dc-50f6-4771-95b4-d1aace0db493).html.
Full textLi, Wei. "Composite polymer/graphite/oxide electrode systems for supercapacitors." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1439309266.
Full textAndersson, Fredrik. "Graphene and graphene oxide as new lubricants in industrial applications." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Tillämpad materialvetenskap, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-264853.
Full textSanga, Nelia Abraham. "Determination of heavy metals at the electrochemically reduced graphene oxide mercury film electrode (ERGO-HgF-PGE) using adsorptive stripping voltammetry." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7718.
Full textThis work reports the use of a pencil graphite electrode (PGE) as inexpensive and sensitive electrochemical sensing platform fabricated by using electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ERGO) in conjunction with an in-situ plated thin mercury film. For the first time the ERGOHgF-PGE sensor is proposed for simultaneous detection of cadmium (Cd2+), copper (Cu2+), lead (Pb2+) and zinc (Zn2+) using N-Nitroso-N-phenylhydroxylamine (cupferron) as complexing agent by square-wave adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry (SW-AdCSV). The technique is based on the adsorption of cupferron- metal ion complexes onto the surface of the ERGO-HgFPGE at 0.1 V for 60 s carried out in 0.1 M acetate buffer solution (pH 4.6). The synthesized graphene oxide (GO) and graphene nanosheets (GNs) were characterized using different analytical techniques such as FT-IR which confirms the presence of oxygen moieties embedded in the graphitic structure and further demonstrated by UV-Vis, validating the synthesis of GO
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Gao, Pengcheng. "Matériaux carbonés nanostructurés pour supercapacités électrochimiques." Thesis, Montpellier 2, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014MON20028/document.
Full textVarious nanostructured carbon materials were synthesized and further served as active materials of electrical double layer capacitor or substrates of pseudocapacitive materials in order to improve power capability of corresponding supercapacitor. On the one hand, a simple synthesis of porous silicon carbides (SiCs) was achieved by performing a topotactic thermal reduction by magnesium (Mg) of a silica/ carbon composite. Thanks to the low synthetic temperature (below 800 ºC), the SiCs well preserved the pristine skeletons of their silica/carbon precursors. Successively, the SiCs with diverse porous structures from their silica/carbon precursor emerged, e.g. ordered tunable mesoporous SiCs, 3D-hierarchical meso and macroporous SiC, SiC nanosheet and SiC nanofiber. Furthermore, the porous SiCs derived from magnesio-thermal reduction were reduced to hierarchical carbons with newborn narrow distributed microporosity by chlorination. In an organic electrolyte, the hierarchical carbon combines the high specific capacitance from narrow distributed microporosity and the outstanding rate capability from ordered-arranged meso or macroporosity that make it promising for high power and energy density capacitor. On the other hand, a “benzyl alcohol route” has been used to decorate RGO nanosheets with FeOx nanoparticles. The resulting FeOx/ RGO composite, due to their hybrid nanostructure, combine both EDLC capacitive and pseudocapacitive bahaviors of RGO and FeOx, respectively. Thanks to the laminated RGO and nano FeOx particles film, the resulting composite gains the same power capability as RGO and a higher energy density than raw FeOx. Furthermore, mesoporous carbon was introduced to adorn the CNF surface through self-assemble of resol, carbon nanofiber(CNF) and Pluronic@127. After further coating with birnessite-MnO2, the composite electrode gains extra capacitance and power improvement in presence of superficially coating mesoporous carbon with pore size larger than 10nm
Chau, Ngoc Do Quyen. "Can graphene oxide be a suitable platform for the complexation with nucleix acids?" Thesis, Strasbourg, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017STRAF059.
Full textGraphene oxide (GO) has attracted increasing interest as a prominent potential vector in gene delivery and in particular in gene silencing. The main goal of this work is to develop novel platforms to complex small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules and to rationalize the supramolecular interactions between GO surface and the double strand RNA. The study focused first on the synthesis of GO with various oxygenated groups, subsequently chemically covalently modified with amines and polymers. Moreover, I investigated on the factors that could affect the double helix siRNA structure. Finally, the question of the thesis, « Can graphene oxide be a suitable platform for complexation of nucleic acids? » could be answered from the biological tests proving the ability of graphene derivatives as a carrier of siRNA into the cells
Pacltová, Klára. "Ověřování vlastností betonů s nanočásticemi." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2019. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-392361.
Full textNegreti, Maria Anita de Paula. "Obtenção e caracterização de compósitos poliméricos com óxido de grafeno reduzido." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3133/tde-13032017-115009/.
Full textThe graphene, one of the carbon allotropes, has received a great valorization in the scientific and industrial areas due its exceptional properties. Its electrical conductivity corresponds to copper ones and its thermal conductivity, hardness and strength are superior to known existent material properties. For this reason, it is necessary to search for a more efficient and productive method of obtaining. One of the most used methods nowadays is the Hummers method, it is based on graphite oxidation via acid treatment and also on chemical and thermal reduction. However, the yield of the process generally does not generate sufficient amount of material for preparing polymer composites using traditional mixing equipment such as extruders. Polymeric composites graphene have increased thermal and dimensional stability of molded parts compared to the same part without load, can be used as a flame retardant and also to ensure higher electrical conductivity to the polymer, can be used in touch screens and flexible solar cells. Faced to these possibilities, it is necessary to search for improvements to Hummers method, making it more effective and productive. Evaluating the chemical kinetic from the reaction of graphite oxide (GO), the removal manners from the residual acids from the process, the reduction technician from the oxygenated functional groups and the obtention method of the dry material to posterior incorporation in to the polymer, were evaluated in this work. Three oxidation methods have been performed and compared to GO commercial, and three reduction methods (chemical with NaBH4 and thermal to 550 °C and 1000 °C) have been tested. The GOs and the graphene oxide reduced (GORs) were characterized by Raman Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the reaction kinetic from the GO is not linear, because it has been obtained oxides with different characteristics, using the same reagents proportion in two methods (A and C). The filtration or the dialysis, used to remove the acids residues from the treatment, and the drying oven or the freeze drying, used to obtain the dry material, didn\'t interfere in the final properties of the GOs and GORs. Finally, the chemical reduction and the thermal shock at 700 ° C proved the most suitable methods for chemically modified graphene with good properties and increased yield. The composites obtained through an internal mixer were characterized with mechanical tests (tensile and impact), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results indicated poor dispersion of the fillers in the polymer, which can be confirmed by the presence of agglomerates in the morphological analysis and the inferior mechanical properties of the composites.
Valim, Fernanda Cabrera Flores. "Comportamento reológico de compósitos reforçados com óxido de grafite em matriz de poli(metacrilato de metila)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2015. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3133/tde-12072016-114838/.
Full textIn this study, composites of graphite oxide (GO) in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) were obtained. Obtaining of graphite oxide was performed by two potential methods by literature: modified Hummers method and Staudenmaier method; Then, a secondary GOs obtained heat treatment step - at 1000° C - was added in order to expand the graphite flakes and remove functional groups attached during the acid attack of graphite. The reinforcement obtained by both methods were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman Spectroscopy, Infra Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), confirming the formation of Graphite Oxide by both methods, and also the expansion of the leaves after the heat treatment. Then, a comparative study of the polymer matrix composites with 1, 3 and 5 % concentration of oxides graphite before the heat treatment and 1 and 3 % after the heat treatment was performed in order to understand the contribution to the rheological properties of the polymer with the addition of GO reinforcement. The composites were obtained by internal mixer, varying the load adding method in the polymeric matrix - via mill and via solvent - to study the best dispersion of GO in the matrix. The samples were characterized by Gel Permeation Ghromatography (GPC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM); and rheological measurements of Deformation Scan, Time Sweep, and Small Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (SAOS). The rheological results showed an increase in complex viscosity at both Time Sweep, as in SAOS. However, it was not possible to verify the increase of complex viscosity at low frequencies, that would indicate that graphite oxide form a three-dimensional arrangement, which prevents the percolation of the polymer chains, letting them to relax completely.
Alrammouz, Rouba. "Conception et réalisation d’un système de détection de gaz à faible coût sur substrat flexible." Thesis, Montpellier, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019MONTS134.
Full textCurrent concerns for environmental protection and public health focus on air quality in industries, cities and households. Nowadays, paper-based gas sensors are of increasing interest due to their low cost, biodegradability, flexibility and applications in e-textiles, e-dressings and e-packaging.Graphene oxide is a derivative of graphene with exceptional electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. Graphène oxide is a promising material for the development of low-cost room temperature gas sensors.In this context, this thesis aims to integrate a graphene oxide sensing layer inside a porous paper substrate for humidity and ammonia detection. The first part of this work focuses on the fabrication, functionalization and optimization of capacitive porous gas sensors on paper. A new local reduction process of graphene oxide into electrodes is introduced. The process is hot-plating, a low cost technique compatible with large scale productionThe second part of this work studies the humidity and ammonia sensing capabilities of the sensors. Graphene oxide on paper exhibits a high sensitivity towards ammonia, with humidity as an interfering gas. The local reduction of graphène oxide into electrodes, and its functionalization with zinc oxide increased the sensitivity and selectivity of the device towards humidity. The fabricated sensors exhibit a good repeatability, reproducibility and flexibility
Nesser, Hussein. "Fabrication et caractérisation des MEMS composite pour la récupération d'énergie mécanique." Thesis, Bordeaux, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016BORD0269/document.
Full textRecent advances in the field of organic MEMS have generated interest in the substitution of inorganic microbeams by organic ones for various applications. Until now, the use of electrostrictive materials is limited to the MEMS operating mostly in static mode. The electrostrictive response of organic MEMS is presented here for the first time in dynamic mode. One of the originality of this work is to produce a micro-mechanical energy harvester fabricated in an all-organic approach. In this thesis, strain sensitive nanocomposite materials based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) dispersed in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) are used for mechanical vibratory energy harvesting with an electrostrictive transducer. With an acceleration of 1 g of the microcantilever base, actuation at the first resonant mode (≈ 17 Hz) generates an electrical power density of 8.15 μW/cm3
Jiang, San-Ping. "A study of teflon-bonded cobalt oxide/graphite electrodes." Thesis, City University London, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.306058.
Full textShulga, Y. M., S. A. Baskakov, E. I. Knerelman, G. I. Davidova, E. R. Badamshina, S. Y. Shulga, E. A. Skrileva, A. L. Agapov, D. N. Voylov, and A. P. Sokolov. "Carbon Nanomaterial Produced by Microwave Exfoliation of Graphite Oxide." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35118.
Full textDave, Shreya H. "Assessing graphene oxide for water desalination applications." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/107077.
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Water desalination plays a critical role in augmenting the fresh water supplies for water scarce regions. However, despite considerable improvements in system efficiencies, it still remains six to ten times more expensive than treating freshwater for drinking. As a result, the construction and operation of a desalination plant places considerable economic burden on the regions that require such an investment. As more and more regions experience water stress due to climate change, increased industrial consumption, and population growth, materials engineering will play a role in improving the economics. The membranes used in today's reverse osmosis plants are made from polymers that are fragile, limited in the flux, and typically operate at 70% of their rated performance due to biofouling. Following the exciting proposition of using graphene as a size-exclusion based desalination membrane, there has been a great deal of revived interest in the development of new membrane materials that overcome these challenges. Graphene oxide, made from the chemical exfoliation of graphite, has served as a promising candidate for membrane applications because it is cheaper than graphene to produce and yet demonstrates similar benefits of resilience and increased permeability. In this work, we take a critical look at three aspects of graphene oxide as it applies to the development of water desalination membranes. First, we present an atomic study of the structure of graphene oxide (GO) that is produced in bulk quantities. In contrast to previous work, which has examined particularly defect free GO, we find that GO develops a nanocrystalline structure in support of a Dynamic Structural Model in its hexagonal carbon lattice. Second, we detail the development of a new cross-linker that enables the fabrication of stable GO films with sub-nanometer interlayer spacing and demonstrated nanofiltration performance. The process of cross-linking and membrane fabrication is entirely solution based and therefore promising for scale up. Finally, we evaluate the techno-economic feasibility of a GO as a water desalination material with a comparison between estimated production cost and savings in terms of the levelized cost of water. We quantitatively assess GO membranes as a scalable technology and identify other separation areas that could be served by robust membrane materials. With these three diverse analyses, I aim to provide a research-based perspective as to the material system, technological hurdles, and the economic potential of graphene oxide membranes.
by Shreya H. Dave.
Ph. D.
Thomas, Helen R. "The structure and reactivity of graphene oxide." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2015. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/74090/.
Full textTu, Yudi. "Photo Processing and Microfabrication of Graphene Oxide." Kyoto University, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/232039.
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