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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Hierarchical porous polymer composites offer excellent properties but face challenges in energy-intensive and environmentally unfriendly synthesis.
  • Developing sustainable and efficient synthesis methods for advanced materials is crucial for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique, water-based synthesis of monolithic 3D reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites reinforced with functionalized polymer nanoparticles.
  • To investigate the influence of synthesis conditions and polymer content on material properties and CO2 capture performance.

Main Methods:

  • A reduction-induced self-assembly process was employed under mild, water-based conditions.
  • Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer nanoparticles with epoxy functional groups were used as reinforcement.
  • Textural properties and surface chemistry were tuned by altering reaction conditions and polymer quantity.

Main Results:

  • The synthesis yielded monolithic 3D rGO-polymer composites with tunable properties.
  • Incorporation of polymer enhanced solvent resistance through crosslinking with rGO.
  • Optimized composites demonstrated effective selective CO2 capture, with capacities ranging from 3.56-3.85 mmol/g at 25 °C and 1 atm.

Conclusions:

  • A sustainable, water-based synthesis route for hierarchical porous rGO-polymer composites was successfully developed.
  • A critical balance between specific surface area and functionalization is key for high CO2 capture capacity and selectivity.
  • The developed materials show potential for efficient carbon capture applications.