Study on the fabrication of graphene nanoplatelets material for applied orientation in environmental treatment

Abstract

In this study, graphene nanoplatelets material was synthesized by a simple, effective, rapid method, saving chemicals and time as a “green” approach for application orientation in environmental treatment. The FTIR analysis results confirmed that the functional groups and bonds were formed on the surface of the graphene nanoplatelets. Simultaneously, the FESEM images showed that the obtained material has about 10-40 thin layers stacked on top of each other, wrinkled with folds, and rolls typically for graphene. Meanwhile, XRD diffraction spectrum analysis exhibits characteristic peaks for graphene with a strong diffraction peak of 2θ = 26.6o. Graphene nanoplatelets material is a potential precursor for environmental treatment when combined with other photocatalytic materials.