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Functionalized Graphene-Metal Nanoparticles Nanohybrids as Electrochemical Sensors

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Graphene Functionalization Strategies

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Graphene (GR) and its derivatives are highly interesting carbon nanoforms which possess layered morphology and unique structural/chemical/physical features. These extraordinary properties make GR materials highly applicable for multiple scientific applications, however, zero band gap, hydrophobic nature are among few limitations which make its functionalization a mandatory step to expand its practical applications. To achieve the best out of GR materials, different covalent and noncovalent functionalization schemes have been proposed governed by disruption of sp2 lattice in case of covalent scheme and retention of its structural integrity in case of noncovalent functionalization. The chapter addresses a brief discussion on different GR functionalization schemes. Moreover, it focuses on noncovalently functionalized GR nanohybrids with metal based nanoparticles (MNPs) as electrochemical sensors taking some relevant examples. Synergistic effects of GR materials and MNPs enhance the electro-activity of nanohybrids for electrochemical detection of different targets.

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  1. Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education, China), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, People’s Republic of China

    Ankita Sinha

  2. Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Concordia University of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    Dhanjai

  3. CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People’s Republic of China

    Dhanjai & Jiping Chen

  4. School of Studies in Chemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, 474011, India

    Rajeev Jain

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Sinha, A., Dhanjai, Chen, J., Jain, R. (2019). Functionalized Graphene-Metal Nanoparticles Nanohybrids as Electrochemical Sensors. In: Khan, A., Jawaid, M., Neppolian, B., Asiri, A. (eds) Graphene Functionalization Strategies. Carbon Nanostructures. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9057-0_2

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