What is it about?
Perhaps, this paper is the first report on "multi-functional additive" in G-CNT synthesis, wherein a single precursor acts as both reducing agent and source of CNT.
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Why is it important?
Graphene alone has many applications, but when it is hybridized with CNT, the performance of 3D nano-structures is enhanced by many folds.. This is continuation of my research on G-CNT hybrids [doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2015.01.063; DOI: 10.1021/es401389g; DOI: 10.1021/nn3046133] and novelty in this paper is utilizing hydroquinone as a single precursor for reduction and growth of CNTs by simple microwave radiation and the process can be completed in less than 3 minutes (depends on amount of reactants).
Perspectives
First paper in RSC.. and I am very satisfied with the professional approach of RSC Advance's editorial staff.. Associate editor's suggestions and comments helped in enhancing the manuscript.
Dr Vadahanambi Sridhar
Pusan National University
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This page is a summary of: Hydroquinone as a single precursor for concurrent reduction and growth of carbon nanotubes on graphene oxide, RSC Advances, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry,
DOI: 10.1039/c5ra09871h.
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