Hydrothermal synthesis of magnetic reduced graphene oxide sheets

We demonstrated an environmental friendly and efficient route for preparation of magnetic reduced graphene oxide composite (MN-CCG). Glucose was used as the reducing agent in this one-step hydrothermal method. The reducing process was accompanied by generation of magnetic nanoparticles. The structure and composition of the nanocomposite was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the prepared MN-CCG is highly water suspendable and sensitive to magnetic field.

An environmental friendly and efficient route for preparation of magnetic reduced graphene oxide composite with a one-step hydrothermal method was demonstrated. The reducing process was accompanied by generation of magnetic nanoparticles.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► A one-step hydrothermal method for preparation of MN-CCG was demonstrated.
► Glucose was used as the “green” reducing agent.
► The reducing process was accompanied by generation of magnetic nanoparticles.
► The prepared MN-CCG is highly water suspendable and sensitive to magnetic field.