Chemical approach like functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is crucial for various applications. In particular, tailor-made functionalization of graphene can supply physicochemical and electronic properties that we want to realize. In this talk, I introduce recent research results on functionalization and energy applications of GO and rGO. First, I demonstrate functional hybrid films of rGO sheets with metal nanoparticles which are very promising for highly efficient and transparent counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells. The second topic is an integration of graphene and functional materials via covalent and non-covalent interaction. I introduce the assembly of rGO and fullerene (C60) into core/shell hybrid nanowires by employing the liquid-liquid interfacial precipitation (LLIP) method. C60 nanowires are first formed and then rGO sheets are coated on surfaces of them. The structural characterization of the rGO/C60 nanowires and their applications are introduced in this presentation.

Functionalization and energy applications of GO and rGO

244th National Meeting (2012)

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