Nacre-Mimetic Graphene Oxide/Cross-Linking Agent Composite Films with Superior Mechanical Properties

Ju Yeon Woo, Jun Ho Oh, Sunghwan Jo, Chang Soo Han

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4522-4529
Number of pages8
JournalACS nano
Volume13
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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)

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