Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO), S.A: 1600 m2/g, 2-4 layers

Description

Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO), S.A: 1600 m²/g, 2–4 Layers

Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) is a functional carbon nanomaterial obtained through the partial reduction of graphene oxide, using chemical, thermal, electrochemical, infrared, or ultraviolet methods. The reduction process eliminates most of the oxygen-containing groups from the GO structure, restoring the conjugated graphene network and enhancing the material’s electrical conductivity and mechanical integrity.

This form of graphene is highly attractive for bulk production and large-scale applications due to its cost-effective synthesis and scalability. With a specific surface area of 1600 m²/g and 2–4 layer thickness, rGO offers an excellent platform for high-performance technologies requiring lightweight, conductive, and mechanically robust materials.

rGO is particularly suited for use in energy storage systems including supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, where it serves as an active material due to its high surface area and electrical conductivity. It also plays a vital role in biomedical devices, biosensors, and smart coatings, where its biocompatibility, chemical reactivity, and functional surface allow for integration into advanced formulations.

The integration of rGO into polymer matrices significantly enhances tensile strength, stiffness, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, electrostatic discharge (ESD) behavior, and thermal conductivity. As little as 2–6 wt% is typically sufficient for mechanical property enhancement, and 2–8 wt% for electrical conductivity improvement. It is compatible with a broad range of engineering plastics, including PPO, POM, PPS, PC, ABS, PP, PE, PS, Nylon, and elastomers.

Beyond industrial use, rGO is being explored in next-generation aerospace structures, where it can replace heavier metallic components. When added to materials such as epoxy resins, rGO can create high-strength composites with the potential to replace steel in aircraft, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency. Furthermore, its conductivity enables it to act as a lightning strike protection layer, offering structural and electronic shielding for high-performance vehicles.

Technical Specifications

• Thickness: 0.5–2 nm

• Number of Layers: 2–4

• Lateral Size: 1–5 µm

• Specific Surface Area: 1600 m²/g

• Color: Black

• Form: Powder

a)SEM, b)XRD, c)Raman, d) XPS

 
TEM Image rGO 1532

Tem Image rGO

Applications

• Energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries)

• Biomedical technologies and biosensors

• Composite reinforcement (thermoplastics, rubbers, thermosets)

• Conductive additives for electrical and antistatic performance

• Aerospace structural materials

• High-barrier, anti-corrosion, and multifunctional coatings

• Conductive lubricants and films

• Material formulation in electronics, automotive, and defense industries

The addition of rGO to various matrices provides measurable improvements in electrical conductivity, thermal behavior, mechanical durability, and viscosity. Its multifunctionality and lightweight nature position it as a key material in high-performance sectors where traditional materials fall short.

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