研究目的
To develop a novel technique for the stepwise control of surface oxygen content in graphene oxide (GO) to produce reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets, enabling the maximization of the quality of carbon-based composites at low cost. The study aims to understand the mechanisms of the atomic construction of GO surface oxygen-containing functional groups for biosensor and optoelectronic applications.
研究成果
The EC-SPR method effectively monitors the reduction of GO to rGO, allowing for the stepwise control of oxygen content and the real-time evaluation of C/O ratios. The technique shows promise for applications in biosensors and optoelectronics, with future research directions including improving electrode stability, charge carrier mobility, and the sensitivity of biosensors using rGO films.
研究不足
The study acknowledges the complexity of the material and the variability between samples as main obstacles. The precise chemical structure of GO remains a topic of debate, and the study relies on the assumption that changes in the SPR signal are directly related to the reduction of oxygen-containing functional groups. The experimental setup's sensitivity to ambient temperature and potential sweep during cyclic voltammetry may also affect the stability of the SPR curve.