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Synthesis and applications of graphene-based noble metal nanostructures

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Tan, Chaoliang, Huang, Xiao, Zhang, Hua·2013·Materials Today

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Graphene and its derivatives, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), are ideal platforms for constructing graphene-based nanostructures for various applications. Hybrid materials of noble metal nanocrystal-decorated GO or rGO with novel or enhanced properties and functions have been extensively explored recently. In this mini-review, various approaches for synthesis of graphene-templated noble metal nanomaterials are discussed. In particular, those novel synthetic strategies and interesting architectures are highlighted. Moreover, the applications of graphene-based noble metal nanostructures in fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, and surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) will be briefly introduced.

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  • Graphene is an excellent supporting matrix for semiconductor nanoparticles because of its superior electron mobility (ca. 4000 cm2 V-1 s-1) and high specific surface area (ca. 2600 m2 g-1).

    “graphene (G), a single-layer of graphite, is considered to be an excellent supporting matrix for semiconductor nanoparticles, because of its superior electron mobility (ca. 4000 cm 2 V -1 s -1 ) and high specifi c surface area (ca. 2600 m 2 g -1 ). [ 116-121 ]”

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    The Introduction (page unavailable) says that inorganic nanostructures have been prepared on graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide sheets. The Applications section attributes improved performance of graphene-supported noble metal catalysts to graphene’s large surface area and high conductivity. Our copy does not give the claimed mobility or surface-area values, or specifically establish the claim for semiconductor nanoparticles. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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Authors
Tan, C., Huang, X., & Zhang, H.
Affiliations
Nanyang Technological University (SG)
Corresponding author
Zhang, Hua
Venue
Materials Today
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2013-01
Volume
16
Issue
1-2
Pages
29-36
ISSN
1369-7021 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1999175142
Cited by
286
References
145
Citations by year
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FWCI
17.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Materials Today (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
  • MOE
  • Singapore National Research Foundation
  • NRF
  • NTU (M4080865.070.706022)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Graphene research and applications
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Organic Chemistry › Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
Keywords
graphene, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, noble metal nanocrystals, hybrid materials, synthesis methods, fuel cells, electrochemical sensor, surface-enhanced Raman scattering

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