Synthesis and applications of graphene-based noble metal nanostructures

By Chaoliang Tan, Xiao Huang, Hua Zhang. 2013

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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.

Subfields: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry

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