Graphene Oxide and Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensing and Water Treatment
This community develops carbon-based nanomaterials, primarily graphene oxide and reduced graphene, to create sensitive electrochemical sensors for detecting chemical and biological analytes, as well as membranes for water purification.
The work centers on synthesizing and modifying graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and carbon nanotubes to enhance electrode performance. Recurring applications include the sensitive electrochemical detection of specific compounds such as uric acid, ascorbic acid, and pharmaceuticals like doxorubicin and chlorpromazine. The community also investigates oxide nanocomposites, including zinc oxide and gold nanoparticles, to improve sensor sensitivity and stability. Additionally, a significant portion of the research focuses on fabricating graphene oxide-based membranes for water desalination and the removal of environmental contaminants. These materials are frequently combined with metal nanoparticles or polymer matrices to create functional composites for these specific sensing and filtration tasks.
The largest share of this community's output is found in carbon research, representing 16.1% of all carbon research tracked, with 7,558 papers in this group. It also appears in gold (2.2% share) and copper (1.8% share) research.
The community comprises 27,025 papers, publishing most frequently in Carbon, Microchemical Journal, and Diamond and Related Materials.
Recent work continues to focus on the development of next-generation chemical sensors and graphene-based biosensors for diagnostic technologies. Newer studies also explore the use of carbon nanomaterials as electrochemical modifiers for detecting environmental contaminants and the application of graphene oxide in sustainable nanomaterials.