Studies on synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) via green route and its electrical property

• RGO-1 and RGO-2 were synthesized by green method using different phytoextracts.
• M. indica L., S. tuberosum L. phytoextracts act as reducing and stabilizing agents.
• Conjugated structure of graphene is established following partial reduction of GO.
• Electrical conductivities of RGO-1 and RGO-2 are higher than GO.

An environmentally friendly method has been applied for the preparation of reduced graphene oxide (RGO). This method was developed by using polyphenols that contained a phytoextract of Mangifera indica L. along with Solanum tuberosum L. as reducing agents since they are non-toxic and naturally available. The phytoextracts used in the production of RGO was set between 60 and 70 °C. Graphene oxide (GO) was prepared by modified Hummer’s method as reported in earlier findings. Structural and morphological studies demonstrate that the part of the oxygen functionalities in GO can be removed by following green reduction. Characterizations of the resulting product have been done by X-ray diffraction, FTIR, UV–vis and Raman spectroscopy. FESEM, TEM, EDX spectrum, TGA, DLS and Zeta potential measurements of the samples have also been carried out to study the morphological, thermal and surface charge characteristics. Electrical conductivity was also measured to check the extent of reduction of GO to RGO.

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