Growth of MgO on multi-layered graphene and Mg in PVA matrix
Growth of MgO on multi-layered graphene and Mg in PVA matrix
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2015-07-01
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Marka, Sandeep K.
Mohiddon, Md Ahamad
Prasad, Muvva D.
Srikanth, Vadali V.S.S.
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An easy and low temperature in-situ growth of MgO micro-rods on multi-layered graphene (MLG) in poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix is elucidated. MLG decked with nanosized fragments of MgO and PVA are used as the starting materials to form MgO micro-rods (width = ∼1 μm and length = ∼4 μm) and MLG filled PVA composite film. Simple solution mixing, spin coating and simple drying processes are used to obtain the PVA composite. The growth mechanism of MgO micro-rods and the role of PVA in the growth of MgO micro-rods are explained on the basis of the observed morphological, structural and phase characteristics and a further controlled synthesis experiment, respectively.
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Catalytic activity,
Graphene oxide,
MgO,
Nanocomposite,
PVA,
Solution synthesis,
Surfactant
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Superlattices and Microstructures. v.83