Non-covalent functionalization of graphene sheets by sulfonated polyaniline

Hua Bai; Yuxi Xu; Lu Zhao; Chun Li; Gaoquan Shi

doi:10.1039/b821805f

Non-covalent functionalization of graphene sheets by sulfonated polyaniline

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Apr 7:(13):1667-9. doi: 10.1039/b821805f. Epub 2009 Feb 10.

Authors

Hua Bai¹, Yuxi Xu, Lu Zhao, Chun Li, Gaoquan Shi

Affiliation

¹ Department of Chemistry and the Key Laboratory of Bio-organic Phosphorous Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Tsinghua University, 100084 Beijing, PR China.

PMID: 19294256
DOI: 10.1039/b821805f

Abstract

Graphene sheets were stably dispersed in water by functionalization with sulfonated polyaniline (SPANI), and the composite film of SPANI-functionalized graphene showed improved electrochemical stability and enhanced electrocatalytic activity.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aniline Compounds / chemistry*
Carbon / chemistry*
Microscopy, Atomic Force
Sulfones / chemistry*

Substances

Aniline Compounds
Sulfones
polyaniline
Carbon