Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Step-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:03

Step-Growth Polymerization: Overview

4.7K
Step-growth or condensation polymerization is a stepwise reaction of bi or multifunctional monomers to form long-chain polymers. As all the monomers are reactive, most of the monomers are consumed at the early stages of the reaction to form small chains of reactive oligomers, which then combine to form long polymer chains in the late stages. Hence, the reaction has to proceed for a long time to achieve high molecular weight polymers.
Many natural and synthetic polymers are produced by...
4.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Laparoscopic and open surgery in patients with transverse colon cancer: short-term and oncological outcomes.

BJS open·2021
Same author

Carbon quantum dots/block copolymer ensembles for metal-ion sensing and bioimaging.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2020
Same author

Block Copolymer Nanosystems Encapsulating Magnetic Nanoparticles and Drug.

Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology·2020
Same author

A novel surgical strategy for the resection of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumours located close to the duodenal ampulla: a case report.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England·2019
Same author

Blister-based-laser-induced-forward-transfer: a non-contact, dry laser-based transfer method for nanomaterials.

Nanotechnology·2018
Same author

Correction: Band gap modification and photoluminescence enhancement of graphene nanoribbon filled single-walled carbon nanotubes.

Nanoscale·2018

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 30, 2026

Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Based Polyhedrons via Origami-Like Self-Folding
14:52

Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Based Polyhedrons via Origami-Like Self-Folding

Published on: September 23, 2018

9.5K

Single-Step Functionalization and Exfoliation of Graphene with Polymers under Mild Conditions.

T Skaltsas1, G Mountrichas1, S Zhao2

  • 1Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Contantinou Avenue, Athens 11635 (Greece).

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|November 7, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed a new method for polymer functionalization and exfoliation of graphene sheets. This process creates stable, soluble graphene-based hybrid materials with fewer defects.

Keywords:
functionalizationgrapheneliquid exfoliationpolymerizationpolymers

More Related Videos

Synthesis of Graphene Nanofluids with Controllable Flake Size Distributions
07:32

Synthesis of Graphene Nanofluids with Controllable Flake Size Distributions

Published on: July 17, 2019

7.2K
Synthesis and Functionalization of 3D Nano-graphene Materials: Graphene Aerogels and Graphene Macro Assemblies
10:23

Synthesis and Functionalization of 3D Nano-graphene Materials: Graphene Aerogels and Graphene Macro Assemblies

Published on: November 5, 2015

14.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 30, 2026

Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Based Polyhedrons via Origami-Like Self-Folding
14:52

Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Based Polyhedrons via Origami-Like Self-Folding

Published on: September 23, 2018

9.5K
Synthesis of Graphene Nanofluids with Controllable Flake Size Distributions
07:32

Synthesis of Graphene Nanofluids with Controllable Flake Size Distributions

Published on: July 17, 2019

7.2K
Synthesis and Functionalization of 3D Nano-graphene Materials: Graphene Aerogels and Graphene Macro Assemblies
10:23

Synthesis and Functionalization of 3D Nano-graphene Materials: Graphene Aerogels and Graphene Macro Assemblies

Published on: November 5, 2015

14.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Graphene's unique properties are hindered by poor solubility and processability.
  • Existing methods for polymer functionalization of graphene often introduce defects or require harsh conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mild and efficient method for simultaneous polymer functionalization and exfoliation of graphene.
  • To create defect-minimized, soluble graphene-based hybrid materials.

Main Methods:

  • Free-radical polymerization of vinyl monomers in the presence of graphite flakes.
  • Mild bath sonication and low-temperature heat treatment.
  • Characterization using Raman, IR, UV/Vis spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and transmission electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • Simultaneous exfoliation of graphite into graphene sheets and covalent attachment of polymer chains.
  • Formation of soluble and stable graphene-based hybrid materials.
  • Demonstrated fewer defects in polymer-functionalized graphene compared to previous methods.

Conclusions:

  • The described method offers a facile route to high-quality polymer-functionalized graphene.
  • The resulting hybrid materials exhibit enhanced solubility and stability, suitable for advanced applications.
  • This approach provides a promising strategy for defect-controlled graphene modification.