Author : Krishnamurthy G 1
Date of Publication :6th February 2018
Abstract: Despite the importance of reduced graphene oxide/ molybdenum oxide (RGO/MoO3) nanocomposite due to its wide range of properties and corresponding applications, it is a potential candidate for electrode materials in super capacitors. Though there are a number of methods to synthesize molybdenum oxide/graphene nanocomposites, a highly desirable, alternative green method involving eco-friendly precursors and reagents is most important for the current and future scenario as for as sustainability and scalable production concerned. We here in, have reported the synthesis of (RGO/MoO3) nanocomposite using a mild and facile hydrothermal approach. The preparation method involved the mild reagents such as ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate, hydrazine hydrate Etc. The hydrothermal reaction was carried out at about 200 °C. Highly pristine graphene oxide was obtained from mild treatment of raw pyrolytic graphite in an appropriate ratio of ethanol and water. The structure and morphology of so obtained RGO/MoO3 were studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The composition of the material was analyzed using energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) technique
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