Synthesis of Multimetal-Graphene Composite by Mechanical Milling

Saiphaneendra, Bachu and Srivastava, Avi Krishna and Srivastava, Chandan (2016) Synthesis of Multimetal-Graphene Composite by Mechanical Milling. In: JOM, 68 (10). pp. 2574-2578.

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Abstract

Multimetal-graphene composites were synthesized using the ball milling technique. To prepare the composite, graphite powder was mixed with Fe, Cr, Co, Cu and Mg powders. This mixture was then mechanically milled for 35 h in toluene medium. After milling, the multimetal-graphite mixture was mixed with sodium lauryl sulfate and sonicated for 2 h. Sonication led to the exfoliation of graphene sheets. Formation of graphene was confirmed from x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Transmission electron microscopy-based analysis revealed the formation of multimetal deposits over the graphene surface. Compositional analysis of the multimetal deposits revealed fairly uniform distribution of all the five component metal atoms over the graphene sheet. The average composition of the multimetal deposit was determined to be 11.4 +/- A 4 at.% Mg, 33.8 +/- A 19 at.% Cr, 21.8 +/- A 16 at.% Fe, 9.4 +/- A 5.7 at.% Co and 23.6 +/- A 12 at.% Cu.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	JOM
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the SPRINGER, 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2016 05:09
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2016 05:09
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/55222

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