| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6601450 | Electrochemistry Communications | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) were synthesized by oxidation of arc discharge multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in concentrated H2SO4 using KMnO4 as oxidizing agent at different times from 15 to 120Â min. One of the GNR samples was further electrochemically and chemically reduced. The material obtained after 15Â min of oxidation time (GNR015) was a hybrid material containing MWCNTs, partially unzipped GNRs-MWCNTs and fully unzipped GNRs, and it demonstrated a superior electrochemical performance. This material presented the highest heterogeneous charge transfer constant and sensitivity towards H2O2 reduction. These properties are due to the balance between the content of unzipped MWCNTs, Csp2 carbon structure and oxygen moieties. GNR015, thus reveals as a promising platform for further applications in electrochemical sensing.
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Authors
Javier Hernández-Ferrer, Pablo Laporta, Fabiana Gutiérrez, MarÃa D. Rubianes, Gustavo Rivas, Mª Teresa MartÃnez,