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Influence of synthesis conditions on properties of green-reduced graphene oxide

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Green reduction of graphene oxide (GO) was performed using ascorbic acid (AA) in the presence of poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate), which resulted in reduced graphene oxide (PSS–rGO) with excellent solubility and stability in water. Large rGO sheets of 4 μm2 area and 1.1-nm thickness were obtained. The measurements showed that noncovalent functionalization with PSS molecules prevented rGO from aggregation. The parameters of graphite oxidation process and AA:GO w/w ratio were evaluated, and the obtained results showed that the properties of the reduced material (PSS–rGO) can be tailored by proper selection and adjustment of these parameters.

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The authors thank the European Commission for their financial support through the project no. NMP3-SL-2010-246073.

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  1. Institute of Materials Technology, University Politécnica of Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain

    A. Pruna

  2. University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, 077125, Bucharest, Romania

    A. Pruna

  3. Fiat Research Centre, 50 Torino Street, 10043, Orbassano, Italy

    D. Pullini

  4. Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University Politécnica of Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain

    D. Busquets

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Pruna, A., Pullini, D. & Busquets, D. Influence of synthesis conditions on properties of green-reduced graphene oxide. J Nanopart Res 15, 1605 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-013-1605-6

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