A general strategy for synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles attached on carbon nanomaterials.

ABSTRACT: We report a general strategy for synthesis of a large variety of metal oxide nanoparticles on different carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), including single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and a few-layer graphene. The approach was based on the π-π interaction between CNMs and modified aromatic organic ligands, which acted as bridges connecting metal ions and CNMs. Our methods can be applicable for a large variety of metal ions, thus offering a great potential application.

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3212219 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature