A new strategy to grow polymer brush on graphene oxide surface through microwave assisted polymer synthesis

► A new method for growing polymers directly from GPO surface was demonstrated. ► The IR peak characteristic of C-Cl stretching confirms the attachment of polymer layer on the GPO surface. ► TGA analysis indicate enhance thermal stability for polymer grafted GPO. ► EDX and XPS analysis show signal corresponding to chloride with proportionate reduction in oxygen percentage. ► SEM and TEM images show a fine layer of polymer coating on the surface of GPO.