Layer-by-layer films of graphene and ionic liquids for highly selective gas sensing

Qingmin Ji, Itaru Honma, Seung Min Paek, Misaho Akada, Jonathan P. Hill, Ajayan Vinu, Katsuhiko Ariga

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    Abstract

    The best of both worlds: Graphene/ionic liquid (G-IL) layered films were obtained by direct reduction of graphene oxide in the presence of ionic liquids, followed by reassembly through electrostatic layer-by-layer (LbL) adsorption (see picture). The layer spacing of the graphene sheets is regularly expanded upon insertion of ionic liquid molecules (green discs). Selective sensing of aromatic compounds (red spheres) by using the G-IL LbL films was also achieved.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)9737-9739
    Number of pages3
    JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
    Volume49
    Issue number50
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010 Dec 10

    Keywords

    • graphene
    • ionic liquids
    • layer-by-layer assembly
    • layered compounds
    • sensors

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Catalysis
    • Chemistry(all)

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