Nanoparticle-decorated graphene/graphene oxide: synthesis, properties and applications

Graphene-based nanomaterials have attracted remarkable attention during the last decade in nanotechnology. In this review, we discuss the hybrid nanomaterials based on graphene oxide (GO) and nanoparticles (NPs). We review the synthesis, properties, and applications of immobilized transition metal oxide (TMO) NPs on graphene/GO. We present the TMO NPs immobilizing methods on graphene/GO using physical and chemical methods, including arc discharge, hydrothermal, green chemistry, etc. In addition, we discuss the interaction of the graphene/GO with decorated NPs as metal, n-type, and p-type material and review the physical properties of these materials. In the end, we present promising applications of the graphene/GO-NPs materials for drug delivery, antimicrobial applications, plasmonic and solar cells.

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In this review, the hybrid nanomaterials based on graphene oxide and nanoparticles are discussed. The synthesis, properties, and applications of immobilized transition metal oxide nanoparticles on graphene/GO are reviewed. The interaction of graphene/GO with decorated nanoparticles and the physical properties of these materials are also discussed. Promising applications of the graphene/GO-NPs materials in drug delivery, antimicrobial applications, plasmonic, and solar cells are presented.