Three‐Dimensional Nitrogen‐Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide–Carbon Nanotubes Architecture Supporting Ultrafine Palladium Nanoparticles for Highly Efficient Methanol Electrooxidation

A three‐dimensional (3D) nitrogen‐doped reduced graphene oxide (rGO)–carbon nanotubes (CNTs) architecture supporting ultrafine Pd nanoparticles is prepared and used as a highly efficient electrocatalyst. Graphene oxide (GO) is first used as a surfactant to disperse pristine CNTs for electrochemical preparation of 3D rGO@CNTs, and subsequently one‐step electrodeposition of the stable colloidal GO–CNTs solution containing Na₂PdCl₄ affords rGO@CNTs‐supported Pd nanoparticles. Further thermal treatment of the Pd/rGO@CNTs hybrid with ammonia achieves not only in situ nitrogen‐doping of the rGO@CNTs support but also extraordinary size decrease of the Pd nanoparticles to below 2.0 nm. The resulting catalyst is characterized by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Catalyst performance for the methanol oxidation reaction is tested through cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry techniques, which shows exceedingly high mass activity and superior durability.     

Chemistry with Graphene and Graphene Oxide—Challenges for Synthetic Chemists

The chemical production of graphene as well as its controlled wet chemical modification is a challenge for synthetic chemists. Furthermore, the characterization of reaction products requires sophisticated analytical methods. In this Review we first describe the structure of graphene and graphene oxide and then outline the most important synthetic methods that are used for the production of these carbon‐based nanomaterials. We summarize the state‐of‐the‐art for their chemical functionalization by noncovalent and covalent approaches. We put special emphasis on the differentiation of the terms graphite, graphene, graphite oxide, and graphene oxide. An improved fundamental knowledge of the structure and the chemical properties of graphene and graphene oxide is an important prerequisite for the development of practical applications.     

微接触印刷技术转移Au纳米粒子及氧化石墨烯复合图案及其性质研究

通过改良的“Hummers方法”制得氧化石墨烯,利用聚二甲基硅氧烷（PDMS）弹性印章的微接触印刷技术,以Au膜和氧化石墨烯溶液为“墨水”,通过二次印章转移,分别将Au纳米粒子和氧化石墨烯（Graphene Oxide,GO）转移至修饰了(3-氨基丙基)三乙氧基硅烷（APTES）的ITO基底（APTES/ITO）表面. 利用场发射扫描电子显微镜（FE-SEM）、原子力显微镜（AFM）等表征图案,结果表明转移的AuNPs和GO组成的复合图案均匀,致密性较好. 利用表面电势显微镜（Surface Potential Microscope,SEPM,KFM）测定了各部分的表面电势,以APTES/ITO基底表面为表面电势零点,各部分表面电势大小为：APTES/ITO > GO > Au（0,-11.6,-44.2 mV）.     

Chemical Modification of Graphene Oxide through Diazonium Chemistry and Its Influence on the Structure–Property Relationships of Graphene Oxide–Iron Oxide Nanocomposites

4‐Carboxyphenyl groups are covalently grafted onto graphene oxide via diazonium chemistry for studying their role on the adsorption of iron oxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are deposited via a novel phase‐transfer approach involving specific interactions at the interface between two immiscible solvents. The increased density and the homogeneous distribution of surface carboxyl moieties enable the preparation of a nanocomposite with improved iron oxide distribution and loading. Structure‐properties relationships are investigated by analysing the electrochemical properties of the nanocomposites, which are regarded as promising active materials for application in supercapacitors. It is demonstrated that the nature of the interactions between the components similarly affects the overall electrochemical performances of the nanocomposites and the structure of the materials.     

Combining Nitrogen‐Doped Graphene Sheets and MoS2: A Unique Film–Foam–Film Structure for Enhanced Lithium Storage

With a notable advantage in terms of capacity, molybdenum disulfide has been considered a promising anode material for building high‐energy‐density lithium‐ion batteries. However, its intrinsically low electronic conductivity and unstable electrochemistry lead to poor cycling stability and inferior rate performance. We herein describe the scalable assembly of free‐standing MoS₂–graphene composite films consisting of nitrogen‐doped graphene and ultrathin honeycomb‐like MoS₂ nanosheets. The composite has a unique film–foam–film hierarchical top‐down architecture from the macroscopic to the microscopic and the nanoscopic scale, which helps rendering the composite material highly compact and leads to rapid ionic/electronic access to the active material, while also accommodating the volume variation of the sulfide upon intercalation/deintercalation of Li. The unique structural merits of the composite lead to enhanced lithium storage.     

Reactive Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: A Versatile Platform for the Fabrication of Graphene Oxide–Biomolecule/Polymer Nanohybrids

Graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets can be functionalized with reactive pentafluorophenyl ester via esterification of the carboxylic groups. The resulting reactive GO nanosheets provide a versatile platform for grafting of amino‐containing polymers or biomolecules via ester–amine coupling. Coupling of poly[(9,9‐dioctylfluorene)‐alt‐(4‐amino‐phenylcarbazole)] (PFCz‐NH₂), amino‐terminated hyperbranched polyglycerol (HPG‐NH₂), and lysozyme (Lyz) was illustrated. The Al/GO‐g‐PFCz/ITO sandwich thin‐film device exhibits bistable electrical switching and rewritable memory effects. The GO‐g‐Lyz nanohybrids exhibit high bactericidal efficacy against S. aureus and E. coli, while the GO‐g‐HPG nanohybrids exhibit reduced cytotoxicity toward 3T3 fibroblasts.     

氧化石墨烯/金银纳米粒子复合材料的制备及其SERS效应研究

近年来,氧化石墨烯/金银纳米粒子复合材料由于其优异的表面增强拉曼散射（SERS）性能引起了人们极大的关注,在污染物检测、化学传感和癌症诊断等领域具有重要的应用价值。本文综述了氧化石墨烯片层上修饰金银纳米粒子、氧化石墨烯包覆金银纳米粒子、氧化石墨烯附着在金银纳米粒子层三种氧化石墨烯/金银纳米粒子复合材料的制备方法,对其SERS效应进行了详细介绍。SERS研究表明,结合了金银纳米粒子与氧化石墨烯两种材料各自在SERS研究与应用中的优势,氧化石墨烯/金银纳米粒子复合材料的SERS性能比单纯金银纳米粒子更加优异。氧化石墨烯在其中起到了化学增强、分子富集、钝化保护、荧光猝灭的重要作用。氧化石墨烯/金银纳米粒子复合材料在表面增强拉曼光谱中具有广阔的应用前景。     

超声辅助Hummers法制备氧化石墨烯

采用超声辅助Hummers法制备氧化石墨烯,单片层厚～1 nm。本法首先在Hummers法的低温、中温反应阶段加入超声振荡,以此来分别提高石墨的插层效率和氧化程度,然后在高温反应开始时,采用把含有残留浓硫酸的混合液缓慢滴入低温去离子水中再加热的方式,以此减少硫酸分子等插入物因为局部温度过高从石墨层间脱出,最后通过低速离心得到氧化石墨。使用超声辅助Hummers法制备氧化石墨烯既方便快捷,又能有效地增大氧化石墨的层间距,且随着超声功率的提高,所得氧化石墨的层间距呈扩大趋势。     

Preparation of Polyethylene/Graphene Nanocomposites with Octadecylamine‐Modified Graphene Oxide‐MgCl‐Supported Ziegler–Natta Catalyst

In this work, an octadecylamine‐modified graphene oxide (ODA‐GO)‐MgCl‐supported Ziegler–Natta catalyst was synthesized by reacting ODA‐GO with a Grignard reagent, followed by anchoring TiCl₄ to the structure. The effect of the ODA‐GO on the catalyst morphology and ethylene polymerization behavior was examined. The resultant polyethylene (PE)/ODA‐GO nanocomposites directly mirrored the catalyst morphology by forming a layered morphology, and the ODA‐GO fillers were well dispersed in the PE matrix and showed strong interfacial adhesion with it. The resultant PE/ODA‐GO nanocomposites exhibited better thermal stability and mechanical properties than neat PE, even with a small amount of ODA‐GO added. Thus, this work provides a facile approach to the production of high‐performance PE. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2017 , 55, 855–860     

Controllable Preparation of Polyaniline–Graphene Nanocomposites using Functionalized Graphene for Supercapacitor Electrodes

In order to explore the effect of graphene surface chemistry on electrochemical performance based on polyaniline–graphene hybrid material electrodes, four different polyaniline–graphene nanocomposites were fabricated with graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, aminated graphene and sulfonated graphene as carriers, respectively. The nanocomposites feature various structures and morphologies, which could be used to more deeply understand the morphology and structure effects caused by surface chemistry on electrochemical performance. The experimental results reveal that functionalized electronegative graphene was conducive to the vertical and neat growth of polyaniline (PANI) nanorods. The array architecture endowed the PANI–GS nanocomposite with a large ion‐accessible surface area and high‐efficiency electron‐ and ion‐transport pathways. Meanwhile, the introduction of sulfonic acid functional groups accelerated the redox reaction with doping and dedoping of the PANI. Thereby, the PANI–GS nanocomposite exhibited a high specific capacitance of 863.2 F g^?1 at a current density of 0.2 A g^?1 and the excellent rate capability of 67.4 % (581.6 F g^?1 at 5 A g^?1), which were much better than the other three nanocomposites produced.     

Metal‐Free,Initiator‐Free Graphene Oxide‐Catalyzed Trifluoromethylation of Arenes

The direct C−H trifluoromethylation of arenes catalyzed by graphene oxide (GO) under safe conditions is described. This strategy is metal‐free, initiator‐free, safe, and scalable. It employs a readily available CF₃ source and the reaction can be easily controlled to obtain a mono‐trifluorinated product. This method opens a new avenue for GO‐catalyzed chemistry.     

Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Sensor Based on Iron Oxide‐Reduced Graphene Oxide‐Chitosan Modified with DNA‐Celestine Blue

The present study describes a novel and very sensitive electrochemical assay for determination of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) based on synergistic effects of reduced graphene oxide‐ magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (rGO‐Fe₃O₄) and celestine blue (CB) for electrochemical reduction of H₂O₂. rGO‐Fe₃O₄ nanocomposite was synthesized and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. Chitosan (Chit) was used for immobilization of amino‐terminated single‐stranded DNA (ss‐DNA) molecules via a glutaraldehyde (GA) to the surface of rGO‐Fe₃O₄. The MTT (3‐(4,5‐Dim ethylt hiazol‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐diphenylt etrazolium bromide) results confirmed the biocompatibility of nanocomposite. Experimental parameters affecting the ss‐DNA molecules immobilization were optimized. Finally, by accumulation of the CB on the surface of the rGO‐Fe₃O₄‐Chit/ssDNA, very sensitive amperometric H₂O₂ sensor was fabricated. The electrocatalytic activity of the rGO‐Fe₃O₄‐Chit/DNA‐CB electrode toward H₂O₂ reduction was found to be very efficient, yielding very low detection limit (DL) of 42 nM and a sensitivity of 8.51 μA/μM. Result shows that complex matrices of the human serum samples did not interfere with the fabricated sensor. The developed sensor provided significant advantages in terms of low detection limit, high stability and good reproducibility for detection of H₂O₂ in comparison with recently reported electrochemical H₂O₂ sensors.     

石墨烯量子点功能化金纳米粒子的制备及作为过氧化物模拟酶用于葡萄糖检测

基于石墨烯量子点（GQD）的还原性,在无需外加保护剂的条件下,采用一步法成功制备了稳定性高、分散性好的石墨烯量子点功能化的金纳米粒子（GQD@AuNPs）.所制备的GQD@AuNPs有优良的过氧化物模拟酶催化活性,能够有效地催化H₂O₂氧化3,3’,5,5’-四甲基联苯胺（TMB）产生显色反应.以TMB为模型底物,研究了催化条件（温度和pH）对催化活性的影响.电子自旋共振光谱（ESR）结果表明,GQD@AuNPs与辣根过氧化物酶（HRP）类似,能有效地催化H₂O₂分解成羟基自由基（^·OH）.基于此,结合葡萄糖在葡萄糖氧化酶（GOx）作用下产生H₂O₂的原理,建立了可视化检测血清中葡萄糖含量的简便方法.在优化条件下,本方法的检测范围为2.0×l0^-6～4.0×l0^-5 mol·L^-1,检出限为3.0×l0^-7 mol·L^-1,并对实际样品进行测定,测定结果与临床结果一致.     

Unexpected Room Temperature Ferromagnetism of a Ball-Milled Graphene Oxide—Melamine Mixture

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterial (NDCNM) was synthesized by grinding a mixture of graphene oxide and melamine in a planetary mill with both balls and milling chamber of zirconium dioxide. In the electron spin resonance spectrum of NDCNM, a broad signal with g = 2.08 was observed in addition to a narrow signal at g = 2.0034. In the study using a vibrating-sample magnetometer, the synthesized material is presumably a ferromagnet with a coercive force of 100 Oe. The specific magnetization at 10,000 Oe is approximately 0.020 and 0.055 emu/g at room temperature and liquid nitrogen temperature, respectively.     

Removal of Mn(II) from Acidic Wastewaters Using Graphene Oxide–ZnO Nanocomposites

Pollution due to acidic and metal-enriched waters affects the quality of surface and groundwater resources, limiting their uses for various purposes. Particularly, manganese pollution has attracted attention due to its impact on human health and its negative effects on ecosystems. Applications of nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO) have emerged as potential candidates for removing complex contaminants. In this study, we present the preliminary results of the removal of Mn(II) ions from acidic waters by using GO functionalized with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO). Batch adsorption experiments were performed under two different acidity conditions (pH1 = 5.0 and pH2 = 4.0), in order to evaluate the impact of acid pH on the adsorption capacity. We observed that the adsorption of Mn(II) was independent of the pH_PZC value of the nanoadsorbents. The qmax with GO/ZnO nanocomposites was 5.6 mg/g (34.1% removal) at pH = 5.0, while with more acidic conditions (pH = 4.0) it reached 12.6 mg/g (61.2% removal). In turn, the results show that GO/ZnO nanocomposites were more efficient to remove Mn(II) compared with non-functionalized GO under the pH2 condition (pH2 = 4.0). Both Langmuir and Freundlich models fit well with the adsorption process, suggesting that both mechanisms are involved in the removal of Mn(II) with GO and GO/ZnO nanocomposites. Furthermore, adsorption isotherms were efficiently modeled with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. These results indicate that the removal of Mn(II) by GO/ZnO is strongly influenced by the pH of the solution, and the decoration with ZnO significantly increases the adsorption capacity of Mn(II) ions. These findings can provide valuable information for optimizing the design and configuration of wastewater treatment technologies based on GO nanomaterials for the removal of Mn(II) from natural and industrial waters.     

Underpotential Deposition Preparation of Pt‐loading AuNPs/Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Catalytic Detection of Catechol

Ultralow Pt‐loading Au nanoparticles have been fabricated on the surface of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) by using underpotential deposition (UPD) monolayer redox replacement process. The Pt/Au/RGO modified electrode exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic activity toward catechol and hydroquinone. Under the optimized condition, the separation of peak‐to‐peak between hydroquinone and catechol is 197 mV, which is wide enough to distinguish the isomers of benzenediol. Catechol is detected by the Pt/Au/RGO/GCE with a low detection limit in the presence of hydroquinone.     

发光的异核稀土配合物装饰氧化石墨烯片

采用非共价键的方法制备一种新型的高荧光性能氧化石墨烯-异核稀土杂化材料。利用苯甲酸(BA)和菲咯啉(Phen)与Sm~(3+)和Gd~(3+)配位,并作用在氧化石墨烯片(GOSs)表面,制备了一种异核稀土配合物。所制备的产物通过傅里叶变换红外光谱、X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜、荧光光谱仪、荧光寿命和热重分析来表征。该杂化材料具有强发光强度、长的寿命和良好的热稳定性。此外,Gd~(3+)对材料具有很强的敏化作用,同时Gd~(3+)在提高发光强度方面起着重要作用。氧化石墨烯的存在不会淬灭杂化材料的荧光性能。此外,还研究了具有不同物质的量之比的Sm~(3+)和Gd~(3+)的荧光特性。     

Formation of a Single-Crystal Aluminum-Based MOF Nanowire with Graphene Oxide Nanoscrolls as Structure-Directing Agents

An innovative strategy is proposed to synthesize single-crystal nanowires (NWs) of the Al³⁺ dicarboxylate MIL-69(Al) MOF by using graphene oxide nanoscrolls as structure-directing agents. MIL-69(Al) NWs with an average diameter of 70±20 nm and lengths up to 2 μm were found to preferentially grow along the [001] crystallographic direction. Advanced characterization methods (electron diffraction, TEM, STEM-HAADF, SEM, XPS) and molecular modeling revealed the mechanism of formation of MIL-69(Al) NWs involving size-confinement and templating effects. The formation of MIL-69(Al) seeds and the self-scroll of GO sheets followed by the anisotropic growth of MIL-69(Al) crystals are mediated by specific GO sheets/MOF interactions. This study delivers an unprecedented approach to control the design of 1D MOF nanostructures and superstructures.     

Permselectivity of Electrodeposited Polydopamine/Graphene Composite for Voltammetric Determination of Dopamine

A novel permselective film of electrodeposited polydopamine (PDA) on electrochemical reduced graphene oxide (erGO) surface was prepared. The obtained composite films were characterized by atomic force microscope (AFM), cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The influences of permselectivity with different electropolymerized cycles and concentration of dopamine on electrochemical responses of biomolecules on electrode were investigated. It was found that the composite film held high cationic permeable to dopamine (DA) and good suppression of ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UA) using CV. The anodic peak currents were proportional to dopamine concentration. The significant permselectivity suggested that the PDA/graphene‐modified electrode has opened a new route to high selective dopamine biosensor.