Abstract
We report a graphene oxide/cross-linking agent (GO/CA) composite inspired by the nacre structure. Based on the "brick-and-mortar" concept of nacre, graphene oxide and a cross-linking agent are covalently conjugated in the form of nacre. The mechanical characteristics of the nacre-mimetic GO/CA composite film can be controlled by adjusting the preparation method, degree of cross-linking, and cross-linking times. As a result, the cross-linking strategy can drastically enhance the tensile strength [142.9 ± 6.4 MPa (∼2.3-fold)], modulus [4.7 ± 0.36 GPa (∼15.7-fold)], and hardness [917.4 ± 85.7 MPa (∼9.0-fold)], which are superior to those of pristine materials. The cross-linking agent-based chemical bonding method for mechanically improved integration is mainly attributed to the formation of strong cross-linked networks between the GO-based 2D interfaces and CA. The facile fabrication process provides many opportunities to design advanced, robust, and integrated nacre-like GO/CA composites, which can be applied to future aerospace utilizations, electronic protectors, robotic elements, and permeable membranes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4522-4529 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ACS nano |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Apr 23 |
Keywords
- composite
- cross-linking agent
- graphene oxide
- mechanical properties
- nanomimetic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)