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Sokolov, Denis A. "Investigation of Graphene Formation from Graphite Oxide and Silicon Carbide." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/53642.
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Graphene is a novel two dimensional material that is revolutionizing many areas of science and it is no surprise that a significant amount of effort is dedicated to its investigation. One of the major areas of graphene research is the development of procedures for large scale production. Among many recently developed methodologies, graphene oxide reduction stands out as a straightforward and scalable procedure for producing final material with properties similar to those of graphene. Laser reduction of graphite oxide is one of the novel approaches for producing multilayer graphene, and this work describes a viable approach in detail. It is determined that a material which is comprised of a combination of laser reduced graphite oxide-coupled to an unreduced graphite oxide layers beneath it, produces a broadband photosensitive material. The efficiency of light conversion into electrical current is greatly dependent upon the oxygen content of the underlying graphite oxide. Developing novel ways for reducing graphite oxide is an ongoing effort. This work also presents a new method for achieving complete reduction of graphite oxide for producing predominantly sp2 hybridized material. This approach is based on the irradiation of graphite oxide with a high flux 3 keV Ar ion beam in vacuum. It is determined that the angle of irradiation greatly influences the final surface morphology of reduced graphite oxide. Also, multilayer epitaxial graphene growth on silicon carbide in ultra-high vacuum was investigated with quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS). Subliming molecular and atomic species were monitored as a function of temperature and heating time. The grown films were characterized with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy coupled with Ar ion depth profiling.
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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.
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Few-layer graphene sheets were produced from graphite oxide (GO) chemical and thermal reduction.
For the chemical reduction of GO as reducing agents were used hydrazine hydrate, hydroxylammonium
chloride, sodium borohydride and sodium sulfite. The reduced material was characterized by elemental
analysis, thermo-gravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform
infrared and Raman spectroscopy. A comparison of the deoxygenation efficiency of graphene oxide suspension by different method or reductants has been made, revealing that the highest degree of reduction was
achieved by thermal reduction and using hydrazine hydrate and hydroxylammonium chloride as a reducing agents.
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Nyangiwe, Nangamso Nathaniel. "Graphene based nano-coatings: synthesis and physical-chemical investigations." Thesis, UWC, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3237.
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Magister Scientiae - MScIt 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.
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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.
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Li, Wei. "Composite polymer/graphite/oxide electrode systems for supercapacitors." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1439309266.
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Arbuzov, 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.
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Amino-functionalized graphene sheets were prepared through chemical reduction by hydrazine hy-drate, amination or amidation of graphite oxide. For amination of graphite oxide were used polyamine such as ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine and triethylenetetramine. Addition of amine groups to graphene is identified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, elemental analysis and ther-mogravimetry. Scanning electron microscopy data indicate that the organic amine is not only as nitrogen sources to obtain the nitrogen-doped graphene but also as an important modification to control the assem-bly of graphene sheets in the 3D structures. The electrical conductivity of the materials obtained by amina-tion and amidation of graphene is much smaller than that of reduced graphite oxide.
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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.
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Shulga, 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.
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Carbon-based graphene-like material was obtained through microwave stimulated exfoliation of graph-ite oxide (GO). Properties of this material were investigated by multiple techniques including element analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), mass-spectroscopy, infrared (IR) and Raman spectrosco-py, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and broadband dielectric spectroscopy. Specific surface area and volume of microwave exfoliated graphite oxide (MEGO) reached 600 m2/g and 6 cm3/g, respectively. It is shown that during such explosive reduction process the sample emits CO2, CO and H2O and, in some cases, SO2 gases. The resulting reduced material exhibits IR spectra similar to that of graphite and a dc-conductivity of 0.12 S/cm. It is also shown that prolonged storage in ambient conditions leads to elevated oxygen content and decrease of specific surface area of the samples.
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Mowry, 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.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimitedGraphene, 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.
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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.
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>Magister Scientiae - MScThis 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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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.
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The topic of this thesis is the study of nitrogen functionalities in nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide using Raman spectroscopy. Specifically, the project set out to investigate if the Raman active nitrogen-related vibrational modes of graphene can be identified via isotope labelling. Previous studies have used Raman spectroscopy to characterise nitrogen doped graphene, but none has employed the method of isotope labelling to do so. The study was conducted by producing undoped, nitrogen-doped and nitrogen-15-doped reduced graphene oxide and comparing the differences in the first-order Raman spectrum of the samples. Results of this study are inconclusive. However, some indications linking the I band to nitrogen functionalities are found. Also, a hypothetical Raman band denoted I* possibly related to \spt{3} hybridised carbon is introduced in the same spectral area as I. This indication of a separation of the I band into two bands, each dependent on one of these factors could bring clarity to this poorly understood spectral area. As the results of this study are highly speculative, further research is needed to confirm them and the work presented here serves as a preliminary investigation.
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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.
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Kushch, S. D., N. S. Kuyunko, V. E. Muradyan, L. A. Korshunova, N. N. Dremova, and B. P. Tarasov. "Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Reduced Graphite Oxide as Hydrogenation Catalyst." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2012. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35054.
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Platinum nanoparticles supported on reduced graphite oxide are produced by reduction of a slurry including graphite oxide and H2PtCl6·xH2O, and pyridine as modifying agent. Four compounds as a formation formateion decene-1 and nitrobenzene hydrogenation at hydrogen atmospheric pressure and 45°C.
In the result of reduction Pt4+ is converted to Pt metal and graphite oxide loses of oxygen. The symbasis
Pt loading with C/O ratio is observed. Compositions Pt - reduced graphite oxide catalyze the hudrogenation of decene-1 and nitrobenzene in a solution. The greatest activity is shown composition reduced by sodium borohydride with the particle size of 2.0 nm, however it is substantially lower than it for Pt/fullerene
black catalyst. Some inhibiton of hydrogenation by incompletely reduced graphite oxide is shown.
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Kushch, S. D., N. S. Kuyunko, A. A. Arbuzov, N. N. Dremova, and V. E. Muradyan. "Pt supported on reduced graphite oxide catalysts for H2 activation." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35570.
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Platinum catalysts of H2 activation with average size ≤2.0 nm were prepared in a base of reduction conversion of graphene oxide. A low few-layered carbon nanomaterial was prepared by thermoexpansion and annealing of graphene oxide. The uniformly dispersed Pt nanoparticles were supported on two-dimension graphene flat material by the use of pyridine or polyethyleneimine in alkaline (pH10) media as chelating agent modificating both metal precursor H2PtCl6 and support. Vacancies in carbon material formed as a result of thermoexpansion and annealing of graphite oxide probablly serve as anchor groups in platinum supporting.
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Kruger, Hermanus Joachim. "Characterisation of expandable graphite and its flame retardant abilities in flame retardant systems for polyethylene." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61304.
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In the pursuit of lower cost intumescent flame retardant (IFR) systems, the compound expandable graphite (EG) was identified. This compound delivers high flame retardant performance but provides non-uniform thermal shielding when exposed to open flame from below due to negative gravitational effects. It was theorised that this may be remedied either through ion exchange of the interstratified ions with low glass transition ions or through use in binary systems with other compounds. Two classes of commercial EG were identified, namely a low and a high expansion onset temperature EG compound. Extensive characterisation of each EG compound was undertaken to assess its composition, expansion mechanisms and onset temperatures in order to identify compatible compounds for binary use. The susceptibility of each compound to ion exchange was also assessed. An industrial IFR ethylenediamine phosphate (EDAP) and a novel flame retardant were synthesised for assessment in binary use with EG. Coupled with the above study, this project developed two novel fire testing techniques as low cost alternatives to well-established fire testing methods such as cone calorimetry.
The first technique involved an open flame fire testing method which allowed vertical or horizontal testing. Digital and infrared (IR) video recording during operation facilitated comparison of multiple performance indicators further strengthening this method. The second technique allowed assessment of the mass loss resistance of each compound during laser pyrolysis. Characterisation of the EG compounds allowed development of structural models to describe each compound and explain the mechanisms of their expansion and gaseous release. Exhaustive ion exchange testing did not deliver favourable results, necessitating the pursuit of compounds for binary use with EG. A novel IFR was synthesised by neutralising 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid hydrochloride salt with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. This compound, which melts at 257 °C, decomposes concurrently to release carbon dioxide gas which promotes intumescent charring. The flame retardant performance of this compound and EDAP as primary flame retardants and in combination with expandable graphite was evaluated. As a proof of concept, the novel compound was tested as a primary flame retardant using cone calorimetry after which its utility in binary systems with low temperature expandable graphite was tested. Substantial decreases in peak heat release rate (pHRR) and flame out time were achieved for all binary systems. This success led to testing of a number of combinations of low and high expansion onset EG and the other IFRs to identify the highest performing combination, which proved to be the 10-10 EDAP-EG system. Combinations of EG and the novel compound also showed excellent results. The novel fire testing techniques proved effective in identifying high performance combinations and showed comparable trends to those measured in cone calorimetry, at a greatly reduced cost and material requirement. IR analysis of open flame fire testing indicated increases in the temperatures required for ignition and burn through of the substrate. Observations, corroborated by optical video, showed that cohesive and uniform thermal shielding was achieved in all binary systems tested.
This study illustrates that systems of 10% EG combined with either 10% DABAP or 10% EDAP are both the most economical binary systems tested but are extremely high performance systems as well. Both of these systems delivered excellent results while being more economic than the widely used industrial system with a 25-30% EDAP loading. It is recommended that these compounds be considered for industrial use. Furthermore, the effective fire testing techniques developed in this study may be utilised in future fire testing to identify high performance compounds at a lower cost prior to further assessment through methods such as cone calorimetry.Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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Cerezo, Frances Therese, and francestherese_cerezo@hotmail com. "Thermal stability and mechanical property of polymer layered graphite oxide composites." RMIT University. Applied Sciences, 2006. http://adt.lib.rmit.edu.au/adt/public/adt-VIT20080627.161157.
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Polymer composites formed from layered fillers with high surface volume ratio show enhanced reinforcement. Graphite oxide is a high modulus material that can be separated into thin layers with high surface area. The aim of this study is to prepare polymer layered graphite oxide composites using functionalised polyolefin to enhance compatibility with various forms of layered graphite oxide in varying concentration. Functionalised polyolefins reinforced with layered graphite oxides and expanded graphite oxides were prepared using solution blending and melt blending methods. Three different mixing methods with varying shear intensity were employed to prepare polymer layered graphite oxide composites. The crystalline structure, thermal and mechanical properties of the prepared polymer layered graphite oxide composites was studied. Oxidised graphite prepared from the Staudenmaier method and its exfoliated form were dispersed in poly(ethylene-co-methyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid) (EMAA) via solution blending to prepare EMAA layered composites. The thermal stability was determined using thermogravimetric analysis. The EMAA layered composites showed higher thermal stability in comparison with pure EMAA. The mechanical properties of these EMAA layered composites were determined through dynamic mechanical analysis. Shear modulus, yield stress and storage modulus of EMAA in the presence of graphite oxide fillers decreased. A solution blending method was used to prepare poly(propylene-grafted-maleic anhydride) layered expanded graphite oxide composites (PPMA-EGO). Two types of PPMA-EGO were prepared using different mixing methods - low and high shear were employed. The effects of preparative mixing methods on the PPMA-EGO properties were investigated. The mechanical properties of PPMA-EGO obtained from dynamic mechanical analysis indicated that EGO had a reinforcing effect on the elastic behaviour of PPMA-EGO. This is due to strong interfacial adhesion between PPMA and EGO as a result of hydrogen bonding. The elastic behaviour of PPMA-EGO was affected by the surface area of graphite flakes. Low sheared PPMA-EGO elastic behaviour was found to be higher compared with that of high sheared PPMA-EGO. A melt blending method was used to prepare PPMA-EGO with varying EGO concentration. The interconnected network structure of EGO in the PPMA-EGO was not observed as shown by its scanning electron microscopy images. Thermogravimetric analysis of PPMA-EGO indicates increased decomposition temperature of the PPMA matrix. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed enhanced storage modulus of PPMA-EGO. The maximum elastic modulus of PPMA-EGO was observed at 3 %wt of EGO. The electrical conductivity of PPMA-EGO was measured only for EGO concentrations above 2 %wt. The EGO concentration was found to be the most critical factor in the enhancement of the electrical conductivity of PPMA-EGO. Wide angle X-ray diffraction analysis of all polymer layered graphite oxide composites revealed no change in interlayer spacing of graphite layers, indicating the absence of EMAA intercalation in the graphite layers. The crystallisation temperature and crystallinity of all polymer layered graphite oxide composites were determined using differential scanning calorimetry. The results indicated that graphite oxide and expanded graphite oxides acted as nucleating agents in inducing the crystallisation of functionalised polyolefin in the layered composites. However, the degree of crystallinity of functionalised polyolefin decreased in the layered composites.
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Kiryukhin, 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.
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It was found that irradiation by γ-rays at the liquid nitrogen temperature of a mixture of C2F4 with the grapheme 3D material obtained by explosive exfoliation of graphite oxide gives a composite in which the concentration of polytetrafluoroethylene is 80 wt %. In the case of C2F4 polymerization under similar conditions in the absence of the carbon material, the PTFE yield is six times lower. The results of certifica-tion of both the parent carbon material and the composite obtained via polymerization are also reported.
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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.
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>Magister Scientiae - MScThis 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.
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Jankus, 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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Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a significant risk to implanted patients, requiring multiple surgeries with high rates of reinfection. The primary cause of such infections is otherwise innocuous bacterial species present on the skin that have survived sterilization protocols. Antibiotic drugs have significantly reduced efficacy due to the lack of vasculature in the newly implanted site, allowing microbes to form biofilms with even greater resistance. Graphene oxide (GO) is known to have good biocompatibility while providing drugless antimicrobial properties. The focus of this study is on the development and characterization of a robust coating for titanium alloy implants to promote bone regeneration while inhibiting microbial biofilm adhesion to the implant 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 greater number of functional oxygen groups to promote cell adhesion, while also maintaining thinner layers than possible with graphite exfoliation methods. As an alternative to powerful antimicrobial drugs, it was hypothesized that an advanced coating of graphene-oxide would provide a defensive, passively antimicrobial layer to a titanium implant. While GO is typically quite expensive, the newly developed 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.Master of Science
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.
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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.
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Magister Scientiae - MSc (Chemistry)Electrochemical 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.
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Chu, 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.
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Various solution-processed methods have been employed in this work. For the synthesis of graphene, a chemical exfoliation method has been used to generate large graphene flakes in the solution phase. In addition, chemical or electro polymerization has been used for synthesizing polyanthracene, which tends to form graphene nanoribbon through cyclodehydrogenation. For the device fabrication, graphene oxide (GO) thin films were deposited from solution phase on the vapor-silanzed aminosilane surface to make semiconducting active layer or conducting electrodes. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were selectively self-assembled from solution phase to pattern nanowires.
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Thar, Dhaval. "Acetone Induced Structural Effects on Charge Storage in PEO-Graphite Supercapacitor Electrodes." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1490351036541031.
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Shinde, Amul [Verfasser], and Nils [Akademischer Betreuer] Huse. "Ultrafast dynamics of graphite oxide and semiconductor saturable absorber / Amul Shinde ; Betreuer: Nils Huse." Hamburg : Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg, 2018. http://d-nb.info/1158900279/34.
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Sanga, 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.
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>Magister Scientiae - MScThis 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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Moloto, Ledwaba Harry. "Reduction of ferric and ferrous compounds in the presence of graphite using mechanical alloying." Thesis, Vaal University of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/419.
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M.Tech. (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences), Vaal University of TechnologyMany oxidic iron compounds—iron oxides; oxy-hydroxides and hydroxides—not only play an important role in a variety of disciplines but also serve as a model system of reduction and catalytic reactions. There are more than 16 identifiable oxidic iron compounds. The reduction of these compounds has been investigated for centuries. Despite this, the reduction behavior of the oxides is not fully understood as yet. To date the reduction mechanism is still plagued with uncertainties and conflicting theories, partly due to the complex nature of these oxides and intermediates formed during the reduction. Thermodynamically, the reduction of iron oxide occurs in steps. For example, during the reduction of hematite (a-Fe2O3) magnetite (Fe3O4) is first formed followed by non-stoichiometric wüstite (Fe1-yO) and lastly metallic iron (a-Fe). The rate of transformation depends on the reduction conditions. Further, this reduction is accompanied by changes in the crystal structure. The reduction behavior of iron oxides using graphite under ball-milling conditions was investigated using Planetary mono mill (Fritsch Pulverisette 6), Mössbauer Spectroscopy (MS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). It was found that hematite transformed into magnetite, Wüstite and or cementite depending on the milling conditions. The study shows that by increasing the milling time, the rotational speed and / or the ball to powder ratio, the extent of the conversion of hematite to its reduction products increased. Further investigations are required for the elucidation of the reduction mechanism. The reaction og magnetite and graphite at different milling conditions lead to the formation of Fe2+ and Fe3+ species, the former increasing at the expense of Fe3O4. Fe3O4 completely disappeared after a BPR of 50:1 and beyond. The Fe2+ species was confirmed to be due to FeO using XRD analysis. HRSEM images Fe2O3 using scanning electron microscopy prior to and after milling at different times showed significant changes while the milling period was increased, HRSEM images showed that the once well defined hematite particles took ill-defined shapes and also became smaller in size, which was a results of the milling action that induced reaction between the two powders to form magnetite. EDX spectra at different milling times also confirmed formation of magnetite. EDX elemental analysis and quantification confirmed the elemental composition of starting material consisting mainly of iron. Similarly, HRSEM images of Fe3O4 using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) prior to and after milling at different BPR showed significant changes when the milling period was increased. EDX spectra at different milling times also confirmed formation of partial FeO and EDX elemental analysis and quantification confirmed the elemental composition of starting material consisting mainly of iron than Fe2O3. TEM images of both Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 particles at different milling conditions displayed observable particle damages as a function of milling period.The once well - defined particles (Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 ) successively took ill – defined shapes, possibly accompanied by crystallite size reduction. MAS showed that the reactive milling of α- Fe2O3 and C resulted in reduction to Fe3O4 , FeO and or cementite depending on the milling conditions etc Time, milling speed and BPR variation which influenced the reduction. The study shows that by increasing the milling time, the rotational speed and / or the ball to powder ratio, the extent of the conversion of hematite to its reduction products increased. XRD study investigations even though were unable to detect spm species (Fe2+ and Fe3+ ) which has smaller crystallites below detection limits ,the variation in time showed an increment in the magnetite peaks accompanied by recession of hematite and graphite peaks as the milling time was increased which relates to the MAS observation.XRD also corroborated the data obtained from MAS that showed that the main constituent was magnetite and further evidence in support of the reduction of hematite to magnetite under reactive milling was obtained using XRD . Overall, the work demonstrated selective reduction of Fe2O3 to Fe3O4 and Fe3O4 to FeO by fine tuning the milling conditions. It is envisaged that the reduction of FeO to Fe and possible carburization to FexC could also be achieved.
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Kang, Seungyeon. "Femtosecond laser direct writing of 3D metallic structures and 2D graphite." Thesis, Harvard University, 2014. http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:11495.
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This thesis explores a novel methodology to fabricate three dimensional (3D) metal-dielectric structures, and two dimensional (2D) graphite layers for emerging metamaterials and graphene applications. The investigations we report here go beyond the limitations of conventional fabrication techniques that require multiple post-processing steps and/or are restricted to fabrication in two dimensions. Our method combines photoreduction mechanism with an ultrafast laser direct writing process in innovative ways. This study aims to open the doors to new ways of manufacturing nanoelectronic and nanophotonic devices. With an introductory analysis on how the various laser and chemical components affect the fabrication mechanism, this dissertation is divided into three sections.Engineering and Applied Sciences
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Macedo, Nadia Guerra. "Estudo e desenvolvimento de grafite como agente anti-chama para PVC." Universidade de São Paulo, 2011. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/59/59138/tde-12092012-173435/.
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O PVC é um dos principais polímeros termoplásticos da atualidade graças à sua grande versatilidade. Entretanto, uma de suas características é a baixa estabilidade térmica, sendo necessário o emprego de aditivos em sua estrutura. Uma das maiores preocupações mundiais é a segurança, sendo que muitos produtos levam proteção anti-chama em sua composição. Entre os vários agentes retardadores de chama a grafite aparece como um material promissor e pouco estudado. No presente trabalho foi estudada uma série de grafites com propriedades anti-chama oriundas de óxido de grafite \"flake\". O óxido de grafite foi submetido a vários tratamentos térmicos em atmosfera para a obtenção de grafites expandidas. O comportamento anti-chama dessas grafites foi testado adicionando-se 20% em peso no PVC. Membranas desses compósitos foram preparadas utilizando-se um \"doctor blade\". Os compósitos de grafites produzidas foram caracterizados por microscopia de varredura eletrônica e análise térmica. Isotermas de adsorção/dessorção de N2 também foram coletadas para determinação de área superficial específica e distribuição de poros. A grafite com melhores propriedades anti-chama foi aquela obtida em temperatura mais elevada, 900oC, ou seja, a grafite com mais elevada área superficial específica e com maior capacidade de produção de fuligem.PVC is one of the most important thermoplastic polymers because of its versatility. However, like other polymers, for many technological uses, there is a need to enhance its thermal stability. Security is a global concern, so, the use of some fire retardants is required in polymer composites. Expanded graphite appears as a cleaner type of fire retardants, not well known yet. In the present work, expanded graphite obtained from the graphite oxide was studied. It were prepared PVC composite-membranes with 20 weight % of expanded graphite employing Doctor Blade. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscope, thermogravimetric analysis and N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms were also collected for the determination of specific surface area and porous distribuition. The results show that the best fire retardant behaviour was achieved by the expanded graphite at 900oC, the graphite with the higher specific surface area and with the largest capacity of soot production.
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Negreti, 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/.
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O grafeno, uma das formas alotrópicas do carbono, tem ganho grande valorização no meio científico e industrial devido às suas propriedades excepcionais. Por apresentar condutividade elétrica correspondente a do cobre e condutividade térmica, dureza e resistência superiores a todos os outros materiais existentes, faz-se necessário à busca por melhores, mais eficientes e produtivos métodos de obtenção do mesmo. Um dos métodos mais utilizados atualmente, conhecido como método de Hummers, consiste na oxidação da grafita por tratamentos ácidos e posterior redução (química ou térmica). No entanto, o rendimento do processo, geralmente, não gera quantidade de material suficiente para preparo de compósitos poliméricos utilizando equipamentos tradicionais de mistura, como extrusoras. Os compósitos poliméricos com grafeno apresentam aumento na estabilidade térmica e dimensional de peças injetadas, quando comparado à mesma peça sem carga, podendo ser usado como retardante de chama e também, por garantir maior condutividade elétrica ao polímero, pode ser usado em touch screens e células solares flexíveis. Frente a estas possibilidades, faz-se necessário aperfeiçoar o método de Hummers, tornando-o mais eficaz e produtivo. Alguns parâmetros da cinética química da reação do óxido de grafite (GO), os métodos de remoção dos ácidos residuais do processo, as técnicas de redução dos grupos oxigenados e o método de obtenção do material seco para posterior incorporação no polímero foram avaliados neste trabalho. Três métodos de oxidação da grafita foram estudados e os materiais obtidos foram comparados ao GO comercial, e dois métodos de redução (química com NaBH4 e térmica à várias temperaturas e taxas de aquecimento) do GO foram testados. Os GOs e os óxidos de grafeno reduzidos (GORs) foram caracterizados com o auxílio das técnicas de espectroscopia Raman, espectroscopia vibracional de absorção no infravermelho (FTIR), análise termogravimétrica (TGA), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), espectrometria de raios X por energia dispersiva (EDS) e difração de raios-X (DRX). Os resultados mostraram que a cinética da reação de GO não é linear, pois foram obtidos óxidos com características diferentes, utilizando-se a mesma proporção de reagentes pelos métodos A e C. A filtração ou a diálise, utilizadas para remover os resíduos ácidos do tratamento, e a estufa ou a liofilização, utilizadas para obter os materiais secos, não interferiram nas propriedades finais dos GOs e dos GORs. Por fim, a redução química e o choque térmico a 700 °C se mostraram os métodos mais adequados para obter grafeno quimicamente modificado com boas propriedades e maior rendimento. Os compósitos obtidos através de um misturador interno foram caracterizados com ensaios mecânicos (tração e impacto), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET) e calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC). Os resultados obtidos indicaram a má dispersão das cargas no polímero, o que pode ser confirmado pela presença de aglomerados nas análises morfológicas e pelas propriedades mecânicas inferiores dos compósitos.The 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.
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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/.
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Neste trabalho, foram obtidos compósitos poliméricos de Óxido de Grafite (GO) incorporado em Poli(metaclilato de metila) (PMMA). A obtenção do Óxido de Grafite foi realizada por dois diferentes métodos: método de Hummers modificado e método de Staudenmaier. Em seguida, foi ainda adicionada uma etapa secundária de tratamento térmico à 1000 ºC nos GOs obtidos a fim de expandir as lamelas de grafite e remover os grupos funcionais aderidos durante o ataque ácido do grafite. As cargas obtidas foram caracterizadas com o auxílio das técnicas de Difração de Raios-X (DRX), Espectroscopia Raman, Espectroscopia Vibracional no Infravermelho (FTIR), Análise Termogravimétrica (TGA), Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão (MET) e Microscopia de Força Atômica (AFM), constatando a formação do Óxido de Grafite por ambos os métodos, e ainda a expansão das folhas após o tratamento térmico. O estudo comparativo dos compósitos de matriz polimérica com 1, 3 e 5 % de concentração de GO antes do tratamento térmico e 1 e 3 % após o tratamento térmico foi realizado com o objetivo de entender a contribuição nas propriedades reológicas do polímero com a adição da carga de GO. Os compósitos poliméricos foram obtidos através de um misturador interno, variando-se o método de adição da carga na matriz polimérica via solvente ou via moinho - para estudar a melhor dispersão da carga na matriz. Os compósitos PMMA/GO foram caracterizados por Cromatografia de Permeação em Gel (GPC), Análise Termogravimétrica (TGA), Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC), Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão (MET); e por ensaios reológicos de Varredura de Deformação, Varredura de Tempo, e Cisalhamento Oscilatório de Pequenas Amplitudes (COPA). Os resultados reológicos apresentaram um aumento da viscosidade complexa tanto na Varredura de Tempo, quanto no COPA. De acordo com a metodologia adotada, ainda não foi possível verificar o aumento crescente da viscosidade complexa a baixas frequências. Este aumento de viscosidade indicaria que o Óxido de Grafite formou uma rede tridimensional, cuja percolação impede que as cadeias poliméricas relaxem completamente.In 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.
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Hack, Renata. "Nanocompósitos poliméricos multifuncionais reforçados com grafeno." Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, 2014. http://tede.udesc.br/handle/handle/1655.
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O grafite natural é uma fonte de baixo custo e é abundante para obtenção de grafeno. O método que se mostrou mais eficiente para a produção de grafeno em larga escala é o método Hummers modificado, que consiste na oxidação do grafite. Com isso, o objetivo principal deste trabalho foi produzir grafeno a partir do grafite natural pelo método de Hummers modificado, além de produzir nanocompósitos de matriz epoxídica reforçada com o grafeno produzido (GP) e o grafeno comercial (GC). Para a produção dos nanocompósitos foi utilizado à resina epoxídica à base de éter diglicidílico do bisfenol A (DGEBA). Foram obtidos nanocompósitos em concentrações de 0,75; 1,00 e 2,00% m/m de GC e GP, com e sem a utilização de solvente THF no processo de preparação. Os resultados obtidos indicaram um alto grau de oxidação do grafite, comprovando assim que o processo foi eficiente. As análises de Raman e FTIR realizadas no GC e GP mostraram que o GP possui as mesmas características do GC. A adição do GC e GP com e sem adição de THF elevou a estabilidade térmica dos nanocompósitos. A alta concentração de nanoreforços e a não utilização de solvente THF em alguns sistemas pode ter contribuído para a formação de aglomerados nestes nanocompósitos, decorrendo assim em uma diminuição do módulo de Young. Através da análise de impedância foi possível verificar que apenas os nanocompósitos com 2%m/m de GP sem THF apresentou percolação dielétrica. Verifica-se que a produção do grafeno a partir do grafite natural possui potencial para aplicação em nanocompósitos estruturais.
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Kharlamov, A. I., M. E. Bondarenko, G. A. Kharlamova, and V. V. Fomemko. "Direct Synthesis of O-doped Carbon Nitride and Oxide of Graphite-like Carbon Nitride from Melamine." Thesis, Sumy State University, 2015. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/42601.
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It was first performed a special method of pyrolysis of melamine in order to study the possibility of coproduction of carbon nitride and its oxidized derivatives. New compound as a graphite-like carbon nitride oxide (g-C3N4)O, which is isostructural analogue of graphite oxide, and doped with oxygen ( ~ 8.1 % ), carbon nitride (O-g-C3N4) were obtained. In contrast to known methods for the preparation of samples doped with oxygen carbon nitride a new route does not provide a preliminary synthesis of g-C3N4.The synthesized carbon nitride oxide is easily stratified and dissolved in water to form a flocculent solution which may contain not only ultra-thin nanosheets from several heptazine oxidized layers, but also the individual twodimensional monolayers. These monolayers can be a precursor for making reduced heptazine monolayer
(or azagraphene). The synthesized substunces were investigated by methods chemical and X-ray analyses, IR spectroscopy, temperature-programmed desorption mass spectrometry (TPDMS) obtained products.
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Silva, Delne Domingos da. "Produção de grafeno a partir do óxido de grafite e sua aplicação em nanocompósitos de matriz epoxídica." Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, 2011. http://tede.udesc.br/handle/handle/1598.
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Graphite is the cheapest and the most abundant source to obtain graphene. For a large scale production of graphene and its application in nanocomposites, reduction of graphite oxide (GO) method has been currently used. The graphite oxidation causes an introduction of functional groups which leads to an increase in graphite interlayer distance, producing GO. The GO can be reduced either by chemical or thermal methods. Several polymer matrices have been utilized to produce graphene nanocomposites, one of them is the epoxy resin. One of the challenges to produce polymer nanocomposites is the total dispersion of the nanofillers into the matrix and a strong matrix/nanofillers interfacial adhesion to obtain enhanced final properties. The aim of this work was the production of reinforcements for application in epoxy matrix nanocomposites. From natural graphite, some reinforcements were produced, such as sonicated graphite (SG), exfoliated graphite by supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide (GE-scCO2), GO, expanded GO (EGO) and chemical reduced GO (RGO). Among these, only the SG, GO and EGO were utilized in nanocomposites production at concentrations of 0.025, 0.05, 0.075 e 0.1 wt% in epoxy resin based on diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A (DGBEA). The results showed the graphite oxidation method was efficient to produce GO and both, chemical and thermal reduction methods, increases the thermal stability of the material, indicating high reduction level which was also verified by X-ray diffraction. The graphite exfoliation by scCO2 demonstrated to be a promising method for graphene production, although it had a low production rate. The results did not show significant changes in thermal stability and electrical conductivity of the nanocomposites, indicating an absence of a threshold percolation with the amounts of reinforcements studied. The most promising system to enhance mechanical properties of epoxy resin nanocomposites is that one with EGO, since it showed a tenacity increase and an improvement of ~70% in tensile strength, although the Young s modulus decreased. The results showed the reinforcements produced from the natural graphite have a great potential to be applied in structural nanocomposites, however to get more significant results on the properties evaluated, higher amounts of reinforcements and different dispersion methods should be studied further.
O grafite é a fonte mais abundante e de baixo custo para obtenção de grafeno. Para uma produção em larga escala de grafeno e sua aplicação em nanocompósitos, o método de redução do óxido de grafite (OG) tem sido o mais utilizado. Com a oxidação do grafite, grupos funcionais, são introduzidos na sua estrutura e causam o afastamento dos planos cristalinos do grafite, produzindo o OG. Sua redução pode ser realizada tanto por métodos químicos quanto térmicos. Várias matrizes poliméricas estão sendo utilizadas na produção de nanocompósitos com grafeno, dentre elas a resina epoxídica. Um dos desafios é proporcionar a dispersão total do nanoreforço na matriz e promover uma forte adesão interfacial matriz/nanoreforço para se obter melhores propriedades finais. Sendo assim, o objetivo desse trabalho foi produzir reforços a partir do grafite natural para aplicação em nanocompósitos poliméricos de matriz epoxídica. A partir do grafite natural, foram produzidos alguns reforços, como o grafite sonificado (GS), grafite esfoliado por fluido supercrítico de CO2 (GE-scCO2), OG, OG expandido (OGE) e OG reduzido quimicamente (OGR). Dentre estes, apenas o GS, OG e OGE foram utilizados na produção dos nanocompósitos, utilizando as concentrações de 0,025, 0,05, 0,075 e 0,1% m/m do reforço em matriz de resina epoxídica à base de éter diglicidílico do bisfenol A (DGEBA). Os resultados indicaram que o método de oxidação do grafite foi eficaz na produção de OG e que tanto a redução química quanto a térmica aumentou a estabilidade térmica do material, evidenciando alto grau de redução, comprovado também por difratografia de raios-X. A esfoliação do grafite por scCO2 se mostrou um método promissor na obtenção de grafeno, embora os resultados obtidos indicaram baixo rendimento de produção. Não foram observadas alterações significativas na estabilidade térmica e na condutividade térmica dos nanocompósitos, indicando que não se formaram redes de percolação nas concentrações estudadas. Os sistemas contendo OGE mostraram ser os mais promissores na melhoria das propriedades mecânicas, pois apresentou maior tenacidade e um incremento de até ~70% na resistência à tração, embora o módulo de Young tenha sido reduzido. Com base nestes dados, pode-se dizer que os reforços produzidos a partir do grafite natural possuem grande potencial para aplicação em nanocompósitos estruturais, porém para se obter resultados mais significativos a respeito das propriedades avaliadas, maiores concentrações de reforço e diferentes técnicas de dispersão devem ser estudadas.
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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.
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L'objectif de la thèse est d'expérimenter et de valider de nouvelles voies d'exfoliation des feuillets de graphène dans des élastomères de type silicone (PDMS) et des thermoplastiques de type polyéthylène (PE). Ce projet s'appuie sur des étapes de modifications chimiques des feuillets de graphite oxydé (GO) dont la polarité initiale n'offre pas une compatibilité satisfaisante avec les matrices étudiées. Différentes approches ont été explorées : la synthèse du GO greffé PDMS a été réalisée avec succès par greffage directe d'un PDMS fonctionnalisé triéthoxysilane et par une réaction d'hydrosilylation catalytique de GO modifiés vinyltriméthoxysilane en présence de polyméthylhydrogénosiloxane. Une étude des propriétés viscoélastiques de suspensions de GO et GO modifié/PDMS a montré l'importance de l'interaction charge-charge sur la formation d'un réseau percolant. Le seuil de percolation rhéologique du GO a été obtenu à 1,75 %wt avec Af~60. En se basant sur le greffage radicalaire du pentadécane par abstraction d'atomes d'H par un peroxyde à haute température, il a été possible d'extrapoler cette réaction pour procéder au greffage d'un PE de faible masse molaire (Mn~2000). De plus, des PE fonctionnalisés thiol et azoture de Mn similaire ont aussi été greffés sur des dérivés du graphite par addition radicalaire et de Michael. Après sélection d'une charge présentant une conductivité en poudre proche du graphite et une bonne affinité pour les milieux alcanes, un nano-composite à base de PEBD présentant des propriétés électriques convenables pour une application de blindage électromagnétique (4.105 Ω.cm à 25%wt) a été réalisé et ceci sans utiliser d'agents réducteurs toxiquesThe 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
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Dhahri, Abdelwaheb. "Synthèse et caractérisation de nanocomposites conducteurs à base de « graphène » et de polysaccharides." Thesis, Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSE1069/document.
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L'objectif principal de cette thèse a été d'expérimenter de nouvelles voies d'exfoliation des feuillets de graphène dans des matrices polysaccharides telles que la cellulose et le chitosane dopé avec des nanoparticules d'or (Au). Notre stratégie a été d'explorer de nouvelles voies de greffage de molécules et de macromolécules sur des feuillets d'oxyde de graphène (GO). Dans un premier temps, nous avons donc oxydé un graphite commercial par la méthode de Hummers qui est apriori la méthode la plus simple à mettre en oeuvre pour produire une suspension stable de feuillets d'oxyde de graphène totalement exfoliés dans l'eau. L'intérêt de cette oxydation est l'obtention de fonctions acide carboxylique et époxyde susceptibles d'être fonctionnalisées en deux étapes par l'éthylénediamine puis par un polysaccharide tel que la cellulose. En effet, afin d'améliorer la compatibilité du graphite oxydé avec des matrices organiques telle que la cellulose, l'idée est de lui greffer des chaînes polysaccharides. Ces résultats ont permis de mettre en évidence l'exfoliation partielle des feuillets de graphène après fonctionnalisation et l'obtention d'un taux de greffage massique d'environ 35% pour la cellulose. La conductivité électrique des nano-composites correspondants a aussi été étudiée par des mesures diélectriques à des températures variées. L'augmentation de la conductivité électrique après la fonctionnalisation du graphite oxydé a mis en évidence une solvo-thermoréduction simultanément à la fonctionnalisation. Enfin, le dopage de ce matériau par des particules d'or a permis d'obtenir une conductivité électrique de 1.60 10-4 S m-1. En ce qui concerne le matériau composite à base de chitosane, la démarche scientifique a été la même que pour l'analogue cellulose, le taux de greffage massique a été d'environ 68% et nous avons en plus testé son activité catalytique vis-à-vis de la conversion du 4-Nitrophénol en 4-Aminophénol et les résultats obtenus ont été très satisfaisantsThe main objective of this thesis has been to experiment a new ways of exfoliation of graphene sheets in polysaccharide matrices such as cellulose and chitosan doped with gold nanoparticles (Au). Our strategy was to explore new routes for the grafting of molecules and macromolecules onto graphene oxide (GO). First, we have oxidized commercial graphite by the method of Hummers which is a priori the simplest method to implement to produce a stable suspension of graphene oxide sheets totally exfoliated in water. The advantage of this oxidation is the formation of carboxylic acid and epoxy functional groups onto the graphite surface that can be functionalized in two stages by ethylenediamine and then by a polysaccharide such as cellulose. Indeed, in order to improve the compatibility of graphite oxide with organic matrix such as cellulose, the idea is to graft it onto polysaccharide chains. These results made it possible to demonstrate the partial exfoliation of the graphene sheets after functionalization and to obtain a percentage of grafting of about 35wt% for cellulose. The electrical conductivity of the corresponding nanocomposites has also been studied by dielectric measurements at various temperatures. The increase of the electrical conductivity after the functionalization of graphite oxide showed a solvo-thermo reduction simultaneously with the functionalization. Finally, the doping of this material by gold particles made it possible to obtain an electrical conductivity of 1.60 10-4 S m-1. Concerning chitosan-based composite materials, the scientific approach was the same as cellulose substrate and we obtained a percentage of grafting of 68wt%. In addition, its catalytic activity for the conversion of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol was of high efficiency
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Zhang, Yubai. "Electrochemical synthesis of 2D materials and their applications in energy storage." Thesis, Griffith University, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/410071.
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2D materials have inspired the intrigue of researchers and industries for its potential to improve the performance of existing materials in energy storage field. However, wide application of 2D material such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides in batteries is not implemented since the tremendous challenges and issues, the quality, quantity, and cost concerns impede its commercialization. Electrochemical approach performs as a controllable and scalable method for exfoliating, expanding, and functionalizing the pristine bulk materials on-demand. Sodium ion batteries, a promising candidate for lithium ion batteries, and aqueous zinc ion batteries, a safe energy storage system have received considerable attention in recent decades. The research herein focuses on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphite for its application in sodium ion battery anode, adopting the electrochemical graphene oxide (EGO) as functional agent combining with vanadium oxide for aqueous zinc ion battery cathode, and electrochemical production of molybdenum disulfide in a packed bed reactor.
The PhD thesis generally is composed of three parts. In the first part, graphite is exfoliated and oxidized in a packed bed reactor. The effects of boron doping and oxidation on the graphene-based material were studied for high performance sodium ion battery anode respectively in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. The electrochemical route from natural graphite to graphene oxide is investigated in terms of concentration of acid electrolyte (sulfuric acid). It was found that 12 M sulfuric acid reacted graphene oxide could deliver higher capacity of sodium ion battery than other concentrations. Boron doped graphene was synthesized by a twostep reaction, electrochemical fabrication of the tetraborate anions intercalated graphite oxide followed by reduction by annealing at 900 °C for 3 h under Ar gas. It was found that the boron doped graphene containing 0.21 at. % of boron was highly defective delivers a good capacity of 129.59 mAh g-1 at the current density of 100 mA g-1 and a long-term cyclic stability under current density of 500 mA g-1 retaining 100.20 mA g-1 after 800 cycles. The battery performance of boron doped graphene is better than that without boron doping.
To further improve the sodium ion battery anode performance, mildly reduced graphite oxide with layered structure was synthesized by a simple electrochemical oxidation of expanded graphite followed by mildly heating reduction as reported in Chapter 3. The irrigated pipe in the expanded graphite packed bed assists with diffusion of electrolyte. A fast thermal reduction at 150 °C for 20 min on the electrochemical graphite oxide achieves a controlled deoxygenation and maintaining of the large interlayer gap of the product for high sodium storage capacity. The thermally processed electrochemically produced graphite oxide could deliver a high reversible capacity of 268 mAh g-1 at a current density of 100 mA g-1, and 163 mAh g-1 at a high current density of 500 mA g-1 and a good capacity retaining capability (in average 0.0198% loss per cycle) over 2000 cycles.
In the second part, the EGO was integrated with vanadium oxide as cathode material for aqueous zinc ion battery. A simple spray dry method is applied to generate electrode materials, which is catering to industrial production. The aqueous mixture for spray drying is formed by quenching the molten V2O5. The products received after spray drying is vanadium oxide hydrate of amorphous structure. The zinc ion storage performance is investigated in terms of content of graphene oxide in the composite. The fabricated amorphous V2O5-EGO composite xerogel with 2D heterostructure possesses high zinc ion storage capability, high rate performance and stable cycling stability due to the functionality of graphene embedded in the composite material.
In the third part, inspired by the common intercalation electrochemistry of graphite and transition metal dichalcogenide, exfoliation for 2D MoS2 from its bulk crystal powder is investigated by using the packed bed set up. Organic solvent is found to be a critical factor in the electrochemical activation and the mechanical exfoliation process. The MoS2 bulk crystal can be exfoliated to few-layer nanosheets with stable solution dispersibility. This finding further broadens the horizon of electrochemical production of transition metal dichalcogenides through a scalable approach of electrochemical reaction in packed bed.
To sum up, this PhD thesis represents a huge step forward for EGO applications in sodium ion battery anode and aqueous zinc ion battery cathode. In addition, it develops a scalable production of vanadium oxide/graphene material by the spray dry method. The utility of the packed bed electrochemical reactor is extended to transition metal dichalcogenide MoS2. This work will be a valuable guidance for adoption of graphene, vanadium oxide, and MoS2 in the market of energy storage materials.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
School of Environment and Science
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Dhahri, Abdelwaheb. "Synthèse et caractérisation de nanocomposites conducteurs à base de « graphène » et de polysaccharides." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSE1069.
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L'objectif principal de cette thèse a été d'expérimenter de nouvelles voies d'exfoliation des feuillets de graphène dans des matrices polysaccharides telles que la cellulose et le chitosane dopé avec des nanoparticules d'or (Au). Notre stratégie a été d'explorer de nouvelles voies de greffage de molécules et de macromolécules sur des feuillets d'oxyde de graphène (GO). Dans un premier temps, nous avons donc oxydé un graphite commercial par la méthode de Hummers qui est apriori la méthode la plus simple à mettre en oeuvre pour produire une suspension stable de feuillets d'oxyde de graphène totalement exfoliés dans l'eau. L'intérêt de cette oxydation est l'obtention de fonctions acide carboxylique et époxyde susceptibles d'être fonctionnalisées en deux étapes par l'éthylénediamine puis par un polysaccharide tel que la cellulose. En effet, afin d'améliorer la compatibilité du graphite oxydé avec des matrices organiques telle que la cellulose, l'idée est de lui greffer des chaînes polysaccharides. Ces résultats ont permis de mettre en évidence l'exfoliation partielle des feuillets de graphène après fonctionnalisation et l'obtention d'un taux de greffage massique d'environ 35% pour la cellulose. La conductivité électrique des nano-composites correspondants a aussi été étudiée par des mesures diélectriques à des températures variées. L'augmentation de la conductivité électrique après la fonctionnalisation du graphite oxydé a mis en évidence une solvo-thermoréduction simultanément à la fonctionnalisation. Enfin, le dopage de ce matériau par des particules d'or a permis d'obtenir une conductivité électrique de 1.60 10-4 S m-1. En ce qui concerne le matériau composite à base de chitosane, la démarche scientifique a été la même que pour l'analogue cellulose, le taux de greffage massique a été d'environ 68% et nous avons en plus testé son activité catalytique vis-à-vis de la conversion du 4-Nitrophénol en 4-Aminophénol et les résultats obtenus ont été très satisfaisantsThe main objective of this thesis has been to experiment a new ways of exfoliation of graphene sheets in polysaccharide matrices such as cellulose and chitosan doped with gold nanoparticles (Au). Our strategy was to explore new routes for the grafting of molecules and macromolecules onto graphene oxide (GO). First, we have oxidized commercial graphite by the method of Hummers which is a priori the simplest method to implement to produce a stable suspension of graphene oxide sheets totally exfoliated in water. The advantage of this oxidation is the formation of carboxylic acid and epoxy functional groups onto the graphite surface that can be functionalized in two stages by ethylenediamine and then by a polysaccharide such as cellulose. Indeed, in order to improve the compatibility of graphite oxide with organic matrix such as cellulose, the idea is to graft it onto polysaccharide chains. These results made it possible to demonstrate the partial exfoliation of the graphene sheets after functionalization and to obtain a percentage of grafting of about 35wt% for cellulose. The electrical conductivity of the corresponding nanocomposites has also been studied by dielectric measurements at various temperatures. The increase of the electrical conductivity after the functionalization of graphite oxide showed a solvo-thermo reduction simultaneously with the functionalization. Finally, the doping of this material by gold particles made it possible to obtain an electrical conductivity of 1.60 10-4 S m-1. Concerning chitosan-based composite materials, the scientific approach was the same as cellulose substrate and we obtained a percentage of grafting of 68wt%. In addition, its catalytic activity for the conversion of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol was of high efficiency
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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.
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L'utilisation de l'énergie des micro-sources de production d'électricité est un concept prometteur qui consiste à récolter des sources d'énergie faible et diffuse présent dans notre environnement pour l’alimentation de systèmes autonomes. Le nombre en croissance de nouveaux appareils miniaturisés et communicants dans les domaines civils et militaires devrait accentuer le phénomène de dépendance énergétique et ouvre de nouveaux marché.Parmi les éventuelles sources d’énergies renouvelables, l’énergie solaire est la source la plus prometteuse car elle est potentiellement la plus puissante et la mieux répartie. Le développement de ces systèmes de récupération des micro-sources d’énergie passe par de faibles coûts avec substrat souple (papier,polymère) et des matériaux facilement exploitables. Après la récupération de l’énergie, il est nécessaire pour les systèmes autonomes de stocker l'électricité.Dans cet objectif, les supercondensateurs sont les candidats idéaux. En effet, Le principal avantage des supercondensateurs par rapport aux batteries est leur haute densité de puissance (la collecte rapide de l’énergie) ainsi qu'une longue durée de vie. La thèse concerne donc la fabrication d’un supercondensateur et in fine le couplage avec une cellule solaire. Les travaux concernent spécifiquement l’étude de l'oxyde de graphène (GO) synthétisé par la méthode Hummers et Marcano, de sa réduction en oxyde de graphène réduit (RGO) par les voies chimique et électrochimique et de réalisation du supercondensateur. Dans ce projet, les propriétés de l'oxyde de graphène réduit (RGO) seront optimisées lors de l'étape de réduction et le matériau sera mis en forme dans une structure sandwich (RGO/ électrolyte /RGO) ou interdigité Mots clés: Graphène,supercondensateur, oxyde de graphène, micro-source d'énergieThe 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
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Hass, Joanna R. "Structural characterization of epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/26654.
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Thesis (Ph.D)--Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.Committee Co-Chair: Conrad, Edward; Committee Co-Chair: First, Phillip; Committee Member: Carter, Brent; Committee Member: de Heer, Walter; Committee Member: Zangwill, Andrew. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.
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Pazat, Alice. "Chemical Modification of Graphite-based Derivates and Their Uses in Elastomer Nanocomposites." Thesis, Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSE1050/document.
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L'objectif de la thèse a été d'explorer différentes voies de dispersion de charges graphitiques dans des élastomères de type polyisoprène dans le but d'améliorer les propriétés mécaniques et barrière. Pour augmenter les interactions entre le graphite et l'élastomère et donc diminuer les interactions entre charges, les charges graphitiques ont été modifiées chimiquement. Le graphite a été préalablement oxydé pour obtenir du graphite oxydé (GO) contenant des groupements époxyde, hydroxyle et acide carboxylique, susceptibles de servir comme sites d'ancrage de molécules et de chaînes polymères. Afin d'améliorer la compatibilité du GO avec la matrice polyisoprène, des amines et des alkoxysilanes ainsi que des chaînes polyisoprène ont été greffées sur le GO. Des taux de greffage variant de 4 à 50 % en poids ont été obtenus selon la technique de fonctionnalisation utilisée. Une expansion thermique du GO a aussi été étudiée et a conduit à la formation d'une structure graphitique poreuse. Des composites polyisoprène contenant 15 pce de ces charges graphitiques modifiées ont ensuite été préparés et ont montré une diminution de la perméabilité à l'air (-70 % pour les composites graphite traité thermiquement, par rapport à ceux chargés uniquement en noir de carbone) ainsi qu'une amélioration des propriétés mécaniques. Enfin, l'utilisation de liquides ioniques comme agents dispersants a été étudiée. Des composites caoutchouc-graphite avec 1 % en poids de liquides ioniques ont montré un renforcement plus élevé (+ 25 % pour la contrainte à 300 % d'élongation) tout en conservant un allongement à la rupture similaire par rapport à des composites contenant uniquement du noir de carboneThe aim of this study was the investigation of various dispersion methods for graphite-based fillers in elastomers such as polyisoprene, to enhance mechanical and barrier properties. To increase graphite-rubber interactions and so decrease filler-filler aggregation, graphite-based fillers have been chemically modified. Graphite was previously oxidized into graphite oxide (GO), bearing epoxide, hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups, which could further act as anchor sites for molecules and polymer chains. To increase the compatibility between GO and the polymeric matrix, amines and alkoxysilanes, as well as polymer chains, were grafted on GO. Grafting contents between 4-50 wt% were obtained, depending on the functionalization technique which was used. A thermal modification path of GO was also investigated and led to the formation of porous graphite structure. Polyisoprene composites containing 15 phr of these graphite-based fillers were prepared and showed decreased air permeability (-70 % for composites containing thermally-treated graphite filler, as compared to those containing carbon black only) as well as enhanced tensile properties. Finally, the use of ionic liquids as dispersing agents was investigated. Natural rubber – graphite composites with 1 wt% of ionic liquid displayed enhanced reinforcement (+ 25 % for the stress at 300 % strain) while maintaining similar strain at break to composites containing carbon black only
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Wu, Zhibin, Xingzhong Yuan, Hua Zhong, Hou Wang, Guangming Zeng, Xiaohong Chen, Hui Wang, Lei zhang, and Jianguang Shao. "Enhanced adsorptive removal of p-nitrophenol from water by aluminum metal–organic framework/reduced graphene oxide composite." NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/614746.
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In this study, the composite of aluminum metal-organic framework MIL-68(Al) and reduced graphene oxide (MA/RG) was synthesized via a one-step solvothermal method, and their performances for pnitrophenol (PNP) adsorption from aqueous solution were systematically investigated. The introduction of reduced graphene oxide (RG) into MIL-68(Al) (MA) significantly changes the morphologies of the MA and increases the surface area. The MA/RG-15% prepared at RG-to-MA mass ratio of 15% shows a PNP uptake rate 64% and 123% higher than MIL-68(Al) and reduced graphene oxide (RG), respectively. The hydrogen bond and pi-pi dispersion were considered to be the major driving force for the spontaneous and endothermic adsorption process for PNP removal. The adsorption kinetics, which was controlled by film-diffusion and intra-particle diffusion, was greatly influenced by solution pH, ionic strength, temperature and initial PNP concentration. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms can be well delineated using pseudo-second-order and Langmuir equations, respectively. The presence of phenol or isomeric nitrophenols in the solution had minimal influence on PNP adsorption by reusable MA/RG composite.
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MADDALENA, LORENZA. "Nanocoatings based on graphene related materials for gas barrier and heat shielding application." Doctoral thesis, Politecnico di Torino, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11583/2827707.
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Alshammari, Hanaa Ali. "Heating Power of Coated FeCoV Magnetic Nanoparticles." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1464477896.
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Fehse, Marcus. "Nanostructured titanium oxide as active insertion material for negative electrodes in Li-ion batteries." Phd thesis, Université Montpellier II - Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc, 2013. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01018975.
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Titania based electrode materials are promising candidates to replace widely used graphite as negative electrode material in lithium ion batteries (LIB), due to their increased safety, volumetric capacity, and high rate performance.In this thesis different low-cost synthesis approaches are evaluated to prepare nanostructured TiO2 with various phase composition and morphology. The influence of these parameters on its ability to reversibly insert lithium are studied in electrochemical measurements. In this regard we also investigated the effect of aliovalent doping and porous structures on the insertion properties of two main polymorphs of TiO2, Anatase and TiO2(b), revealing encouraging results in overcoming the low charge transfer, which is the main drawback of titanium oxide based materials.In order to understand the mechanism of lithium storage process of the two synthesized TiO2 phases, diffraction and spectroscopic characterization methods were carried out under operando conditions. We show that, regardless of their chemical similarity, both phases reveal very different lithium insertion processes, leading to distinct electrochemical cycling properties.Another field of interest is the adaptation of electrode components to the nanostructured TiO2 active insertion material. The choice of binder, carbon additive, and electrolyte components can have significant impacts on the performance. Especially the origin and prevention of parasitic side reactions were in the focus of our work, as these pose an under estimated hindrance in the application of titania based electrode materials in LIB.
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Pakulski, Dawid. "Graphene based materials and their potential applications." Thesis, Strasbourg, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019STRAF060.
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Cette thèse de doctorat a pour objectif scientifique la synthèse de matériaux bidimensionnels fonctionnalisés (graphène et oxyde de graphène) et leur caractérisation physicochimique complète, avec un accent particulier apporté sur les propriétés d'adsorption et de stockage d'énergie. Nous avons démontré que la modification covalente de l'oxyde de graphène (GO) avec un polymère organique (BPEI) affecte très favorablement l'efficacité du processus d'adsorption. Les valeurs de la capacité maximale d'adsorption (qmax) des ions de métaux lourds favorisent de manière significative ce matériau par rapport à la majorité des adsorbants connus à base de carbone. En outre la fonctionnalisation de GO avec l'aminosilicate mésoporeuse (SiO2NH2) conduit à l'obtention d'un adsorbant efficace et rapide des colorants organiques cationiques (MB, RhB, MV). En plus nous avons prouvé que la fonctionnalisation du graphène (EEG), en utilisant les sous-unités de surfactant POM, a montré que ce type de matériau hybride organique-inorganique est très stable et présente des propriétés électriques intéressantes pouvant être utilisées dans la production de supercondensateursScientific 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
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Stankevičienė, Inga. "Synthesis and coatings production of carbonaceous nanostructures." Doctoral thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2012. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20121017_111706-30788.
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Films and coatings of carbonaceous nanostructures are employed in nanoelectronics, biotechnology and other fields. The aim of the research was to synthesize multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphite oxide and fabricate coatings thereof. Consequently, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and their coatings were synthesized by the catalytic chemical vapour deposition method. As-grown carbon nanotubes inevitably contain remains of metal catalyst particles. A method developed in the laboratory using CCl4 was successfully applied to remove the residual catalyst from the batch of synthesized carbon nanotubes. Simultaneously, graphite oxide was synthesized from graphite powder by Hummer's method. Coatings and films of carbonaceous nanostructures were fabricated from carbon nanotubes and graphite oxide aqueous suspensions. The analysis of carbon nanotubes coatings revealed that their morphology depends on synthesis parameters. The surface properties of these coatings depend on the amount and nature of functional groups attached to carbon nanotube walls. The analysis of graphite oxide films indicated that Congo red dye addition leads to more compact structure of the nanocomposites due the interaction between functional groups of these particles.Unikaliomis savybėmis pasižyminčios anglinės nanostruktūros panaudojamos dangų ir plėvelių gamyboje, kurios pritaikomos nanoelektronikoje, biotechnologijoje ir kitose srityse. Šio darbo tikslas buvo susintetinti daugiasienius anglinius nanovamzdelius ir grafito oksidą, pagaminti ir ištirti jų dangas. Mūsų laboratorijoje daugiasieniai angliniai nanovamzdeliai buvo susintetinti cheminio nusodinimo iš garų fazės metodu. Susintetinto produkto valymui nuo katalizatoriaus priemaišų pirmą kartą buvo panaudoti CCl4 garai. Ištyrus CCl4 garais paveiktą medžiagą buvo pagrįstas šio valymo metodo efektyvumas. Grafito oksidas buvo gautas oksiduojant grafitą Hummers'o metodu. Anglinių nanovamzdelių dangos ant skirtingų pagrindų buvo pagamintos cheminio nusodinimo iš garų fazės metodu bei suformuotos panaudojant medžiagos vandenines suspensijas. Grafito oksido su Kongo raudonojo dažo priedu dangos ir plėvelės buvo pagamintos laboratorijoje sukurtu filtravimo į tirpalą metodu. Anglinių nanovamzdelių ir jų dangų tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kad dangų morfologija priklauso nuo sintezės sąlygų, o paviršiaus savybes nulemia prisijungusių funkcinių grupių pobūdis ir kiekis. Ištyrus grafito oksido plėveles ir dangas buvo nustatyta, kad Kongo raudonojo dažo priedas skatina kompaktiškesnių nanokompozitų susidarymą ir stiprina dangų bei plėvelių patvarumą.
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Stankevičienė, Inga. "Anglinių nanostruktūrų sintezė ir dangų gamyba." Doctoral thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2012. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20121017_111714-25597.
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Unikaliomis savybėmis pasižyminčios anglinės nanostruktūros panaudojamos dangų ir plėvelių gamyboje, kurios pritaikomos nanoelektronikoje, biotechnologijoje ir kitose srityse. Šio darbo tikslas buvo susintetinti daugiasienius anglinius nanovamzdelius ir grafito oksidą, pagaminti ir ištirti jų dangas. Mūsų laboratorijoje daugiasieniai angliniai nanovamzdeliai buvo susintetinti cheminio nusodinimo iš garų fazės metodu. Susintetinto produkto valymui nuo katalizatoriaus priemaišų pirmą kartą buvo panaudoti CCl4 garai. Ištyrus CCl4 garais paveiktą medžiagą buvo pagrįstas šio valymo metodo efektyvumas. Grafito oksidas buvo gautas oksiduojant grafitą Hummers'o metodu. Anglinių nanovamzdelių dangos ant skirtingų pagrindų buvo pagamintos cheminio nusodinimo iš garų fazės metodu bei suformuotos panaudojant medžiagos vandenines suspensijas. Grafito oksido su Kongo raudonojo dažo priedu dangos ir plėvelės buvo pagamintos laboratorijoje sukurtu filtravimo į tirpalą metodu. Anglinių nanovamzdelių ir jų dangų tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kad dangų morfologija priklauso nuo sintezės sąlygų, o paviršiaus savybes nulemia prisijungusių funkcinių grupių pobūdis ir kiekis. Ištyrus grafito oksido plėveles ir dangas buvo nustatyta, kad Kongo raudonojo dažo priedas skatina kompaktiškesnių nanokompozitų susidarymą ir stiprina dangų bei plėvelių patvarumą.Films and coatings of carbonaceous nanostructures are employed in nanoelectronics, biotechnology and other fields. The aim of the research was to synthesize multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphite oxide and fabricate coatings thereof. Consequently, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and their coatings were synthesized by the catalytic chemical vapour deposition method. As-grown carbon nanotubes inevitably contain remains of metal catalyst particles. A method developed in the laboratory using CCl4 was successfully applied to remove the residual catalyst from the batch of synthesized carbon nanotubes. Simultaneously, graphite oxide was synthesized from graphite powder by Hummer's method. Coatings and films of carbonaceous nanostructures were fabricated from carbon nanotubes and graphite oxide aqueous suspensions. The analysis of carbon nanotubes coatings revealed that their morphology depends on synthesis parameters. The surface properties of these coatings depend on the amount and nature of functional groups attached to carbon nanotube walls. The analysis of graphite oxide films indicated that Congo red dye addition leads to more compact structure of the nanocomposites due the interaction between functional groups of these particles.
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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.
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Le graphène, une monocouche d'atomes de carbone densément tassée dans un réseau en nid d'abeille, a été isolé pour la première fois en 2004. Ces dernières années, la recherche sur le graphène et ses dérivés a suscité un intérêt considérable dans un large éventail d'activités de recherche grâce à ses propriétés intéressantes. La voie la plus facile et polyvalente pour obtenir des nanocomposites à base de graphène consiste à oxyder le graphite naturel pour obtenir l’oxyde de graphène (GO), un matériau ayant une surface riche en fonctions chimiques modifiables. Des nanocomposites à base d’oxyde de graphène ont été synthétisés pour des applications potentielles dans l'électronique, le stockage d'énergie, la catalyse et la sorption, le stockage, la séparation et la détection de gaz ainsi que dans le domaine biomédical. Les dendrimères sont des macromolécules particulièrement intéressantes pour un très grand nombre d'applications dans des domaines extrêmement variés. Cet intérêt réside essentiellement dans leurs propriétés de coopérativité et de multivalence, ainsi que dans leur très haute capacité d'encapsulation ou de fixation de petites molécules, et ceci dans un volume de taille nanométrique. Cette caractéristique structurale est la conséquence de leur architecture unique ramifiée contenant un cœur central et possédant de nombreuses fonctions périphériques. Les dendrimères sont donc des outils très intéressants pour la délivrance de médicaments et d'acides nucléiques. Dans ce travail nous allons développer des approches simples pour décorer la surface de l’oxyde de graphène avec des dendrons et dendrimères phosphorés pour des applications en oncologie. Dans un premier temps on va effectuer la synthèse des dendrimères phosphorés classiques, et des dendrons AB5, ensuite le greffage des différents monomères sur leur surface. En parallèle la préparation de l’oxyde de graphène (GO) ainsi que la modification de la surface de GO par différentes méthodes a été effectué, et finalement le greffage des différents dendrons sur la plateforme de l’oxyde de graphène a permis d'obtenir de nouveaux matériaux hybrides qui seront testés biologiquementGraphene, 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
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Nasr, Maryline. "Elaboration of oxides membranes by electrospinning for photocatalytic applications." Thesis, Montpellier, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017MONTT210/document.
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De nos jours, les produits chimiques toxiques industriels ne sont pas toujours traités proprement, et leurs contaminants peuvent directement affecter la sécurité de l'eau potable. La photocatalyse, «une technologie verte» est une approche efficace et économique qui joue un rôle important dans la conversion de l'énergie solaire et la dégradation des polluants organiques. Ce manuscrit de thèse rapporte sur le développement des matériaux avancés (basés sur TiO2 et ZnO) susceptibles d'exploiter l'énergie solaire renouvelable pour résoudre les problèmes de pollution environnementale. Une partie de ce travail a été consacrée pour l’amélioration de l’activité photocatalytique du TiO2 sous lumière UV et visible. Par conséquent, les nanofibres composites de rGO/TiO2, BN/TiO2 et BN-Ag/TiO2 ont été élaborées en utilisant la technique d'électrofilage (electrospinning). La deuxième partie porte sur le ZnO, ainsi que les nanotubes multi co-centriques de ZnO/ZnAl2O4 et les nanotubes de ZnO dopés Al2O3 qui ont été synthétisés en combinant les deux techniques : dépôt de couche atomique (ALD) et electrospinning. Les propriétés morphologiques, structurelles et optiques de toutes les nanostructures synthétisées ont été étudiées par différentes techniques de caractérisations. Les résultats ont montré que les propriétés chimiques et physiques ont un effet très important sur les propriétés photocatalytiques des matériaux synthétisés. En outre, il a été constaté que l'effet de dopage conduit à une séparation de charge efficace dans le photocatalyseur, ce qui rend l’activité photocatalytique plus efficace. De plus, le méthyle orange et le bleu de méthylène ont été utilisés comme modèle de référence. Une amélioration significative et une stabilité à long terme de l’activité photocatalytique ont été observées avec les matériaux dopés comparés aux matériaux non-dopés sous lumière UV et visible. Des tests antibactériens contre Escherichia coli ont été également effectués; les résultats indiquent que BN-Ag/TiO2 présente à la fois des propriétés photocatalytiques intéressantes pour la dégradation des composés organiques et pour l'élimination des bactériesNowadays, 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
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Mach, 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.
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Master thesis “Properties of graphenoid layers” deals with materials of graphenoid nature such as graphene, graphene oxide and its reduced state. The paper effectively summarize basic theoretical knowledge in the first half of its range. In the second half the project deals with practical part consisted of experiments with application of graphene oxide solvents, its analysis and especially comparing properties of non-reduced graphene oxide with its chemically reduced form. Material is examined in a form of applied thin layers on different substrates.
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Muchharla, Baleeswaraiah. "Low Temperature Electrical Transport in 2D Layers of Graphene, Graphitic Carbon Nitride, Graphene Oxide and Boron-Nitrogen-Carbon." OpenSIUC, 2015. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/1132.
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In this work, we have investigated temperature dependent electrical transport properties of carbon based two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. Various techniques were employed to synthesize the samples. For instance, high quality large area graphene and boron, nitrogen doped graphene (BNC) were grown using thermal catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. Liquid phase exfoliation technique was utilized to exfoliate graphene and graphitic carbon nitride samples in isopropyl alcohol. Chemical reduction technique was used to reduce graphene oxide (rGO) by utilizing ascorbic acid (a green chemical) as a reducing agent. Detailed structural and morphology characterization of these samples was performed using state of the art microscopy as well as spectroscopic techniques (for example; Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy as well as Raman Spectroscopy). The low temperature (5 K< T <400 K) electrical transport properties of these materials show substantial difference from sample to sample studied. For instance, CVD grown graphene film has displayed metallic behavior over a wide range of temperature (5 K < T <300 K). At higher temperatures, resistivity followed linearly with the temperature (ρ(T) ~T). A power law dependence (ρ(T) ~ T4) observed at lower temperatures. Where as liquid phase exfoliated graphene and graphitic carbon nitride samples displayed nonmetallic nature: increasing resistance with decrease in temperature over a wide range (8 K < T < 270 K) of temperature. Electrical transport behavior in these samples was governed by two different Arrhenius behaviors in the studied temperature range. In the case of rGO and BNC layers, electrical conduction show two different transport mechanisms in two different temperature regimes. At higher temperatures, Arrhenius-like temperature dependence of resistance was observed indicating a band gap dominating transport behavior. At lower temperatures, Mott's two dimensional-Variable Range Hopping (2D-VRH) behavior was observed.