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Abstract A novel Cu/graphene nanocomposite catalyst was successfully prepared by a clean glucose-blowing method. In situ formation of Cu nanoparticles and graphene was accomplished through simplified process, which is environmental… Click to show full abstract
Abstract A novel Cu/graphene nanocomposite catalyst was successfully prepared by a clean glucose-blowing method. In situ formation of Cu nanoparticles and graphene was accomplished through simplified process, which is environmental friendly and energy-saving. The morphology and structure of the Cu/graphene nanocomposite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy (Raman), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results revealed that the Cu nanoparticles were densely deposited on graphene. The prepared Cu/graphene nanocomposite exhibited high catalytic activity with good cycling stability for the reduction of p -nitrophenol (4-NP) to p -aminophenol (4-AP). 4-NP was efficiently reduced under green and mild condition.
Journal Title: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year Published: 2017
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