Synthesis of nanogate structure in GO-ZnS sandwich material

TitleSynthesis of nanogate structure in GO-ZnS sandwich material
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsKumar, P, Luwang, MNiraj
JournalScientific Reports
Volume9
PaginationArticle Number: 937
Date PublishedJAN
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN2045-2322
Abstract

Graphite Oxide (multi-layer) composite with other materials has a huge application in various field of science, due to its excellent and unique properties. Even though from past decade, immense research has been done by materials scientists in this field, but the chemistry is still not yet satisfactory. Here, in this work, through the discovery of Nanogate structure, we have reported for the first time the experimental results that enlightened the clear chemistry between the GO and ZnS which is further supported by the DFT calculations. This novel synthesis method led to the discovery of nanogate structure sandwiched between the GO layers. The nanogate formation also shows enhanced properties for various applications like photocatalytic activities, etc. Due to the nanogate formation, there might be a possibility of enormous generation of electrons on excitation of the composite materials, which can be a boom for various applications like photocatalysis, water splitting, solar cell, etc.

DOI10.1038/s41598-018-37396-8
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)4.122
Divison category: 
Chemical Engineering & Process Development

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