Liquid exfoliation of graphene oxide nanoribbons using chemical assisted laser ablation

The interest toward two-dimensional (2D) materials is gradually increasing because of their structure at nanoscale and great importance for electronic and optical applications. In this study, we show the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) micro-ribbons fabricated by chemical assisted-laser ablation method. In order to confirm the formation of GO, UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) and Raman spectroscopy are used to observe the surface morphological feature and structural details. In addition, a possible mechanism for the growth of GO nanoribbon is discussed. This work indicates a new method to develop GO nanostructures and related nanomaterials.

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This study demonstrates the synthesis of graphene oxide micro-ribbons using a chemical assisted-laser ablation method, confirming the formation of GO through UV-visible spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, and discussing a possible mechanism for the growth of GO nanoribbon. This work suggests a new approach to develop GO nanostructures and related nanomaterials.