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The improved electrochemical performance of cross-linked 3D graphene nanoribbon monolith electrodes
Technical advancement in the field of ultra-small sensors and devices demands the development of novel micro- or nano-based architectures. Here we report the design and assembly of cross-linked three dimensional graphene nanoribbons (3D GNRs) using solution based covalent binding of individual 2D GN...
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Published in: | Nanoscale 2015-04, Vol.7 (15), p.6504-6509 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Technical advancement in the field of ultra-small sensors and devices demands the development of novel micro- or nano-based architectures. Here we report the design and assembly of cross-linked three dimensional graphene nanoribbons (3D GNRs) using solution based covalent binding of individual 2D GNRs and demonstrate its electrochemical application as a 3D electrode. The enhanced performance of 3D GNRs over individual 2D GNRs is established using standard redox probes--[Ru(NH3)6](3+/2+), [Fe(CN)6](3-/4-) and important bio-analytes--dopamine and ascorbic acid. 3D GNRs are found to have high double layer capacitance (2482 μF cm(-2)) and faster electron transfer kinetics; their exceptional electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction is indicative of their potential over a wide range of electrochemical applications. Moreover, this study opens a new platform for the design of novel point-of-care devices and electrodes for energy devices. |
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ISSN: | 2040-3364 2040-3372 |
DOI: | 10.1039/c4nr07315k |