Reduction of graphene oxide by 100 MeV Au ion irradiation and its application as H2O2 sensor

K. Hareesh, R. P. Joshi, B. Shateesh, K. Asokan, D. Kanjilal, D. J. Late, S. S. Dahiwale, V. N. Bhoraskar, S. K. Haram, S. D. Dhole

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Abstract

Graphene oxide (GO) synthesized from a modified Hummer's method was reduced (referred, rGO) by using 100 MeV Au ion species and its response to the sense H2O2 was investigated. The changes in the atomic composition and structural properties of rGO after irradiation were studied using x-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and x-ray photo-electron spectroscopy. These results suggested that the removal of the oxygen-containing functional groups and the improvement of the electrochemical performance of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) after ion irradiation. Raman spectroscopic results revealed the increase in the disorder parameter (I D/I G) after Au ion irradiation and also the formation of a large number of small sp2 domains due to the electronic energy loss of ion beam. The resultant rGO was investigated for H2O2 sensing using electrochemical techniques and it showed a good response.

Original languageEnglish
Article number365105
JournalJournal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Volume48
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16-09-2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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