Bio-interfactants as double-sided tapes for graphene oxide

Nanoscale. 2019 Mar 7;11(10):4236-4247. doi: 10.1039/c8nr08607a.

Abstract

We present a versatile and highly substrate-independent approach for preparing multisandwich layers based on thermally reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) which gets strongly attached by bio-interfactants using a layer-by-layer (LBL) aqueous dipping and rinsing process. The process allows for the deposition of homogeneous ultra-thin films (∼5.5 nm) in distinct surface topographies, thicknesses and compositions by varying the bio-interfactant layer(s). The layers formed on quartz or other semi conductive material are electrically conductive, flexible, and transparent. The here-developed approach could be applied for the fabrication of wearables, sensors, and antistatic transparent films.

MeSH terms

  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Membranes, Artificial*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • graphene oxide
  • Graphite