Functionalization of graphene at the organic/water interface

Peter S. Toth, Quentin M. Ramasse, Matej Velicky, Robert A W Dryfe*

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Abstract

A simple method for the deposition of noble metal (Pd, Au) nanoparticles on a free-standing chemical vapour deposited graphene (CVD GR) monolayer is reported. The method consists of assembling the high purity CVD GR, by transfer from poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), at the organic/water interface. Metal deposition can then proceed using either spontaneous or electrochemically-controlled processes. The resultant graphene-based metal nanoclusters are characterized using atomic force and electron microscopy techniques, and the location of the nanostructures underneath the graphene layer is determined from the position and the intensity changes of the Raman bands (D, G, 2D). This novel process for decoration of a single-layer graphene sheet with metal nanoparticles using liquid/liquid interfaces opens an alternative and useful way to prepare low dimensional carbon-based nanocomposites and electrode materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1316-1323
Number of pages8
JournalChemical Science
Volume6
Issue number2
Early online date25 Nov 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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