We demonstrated the deposition of the architecture of graphene oxide on stainless steel substrate and its potential environmental application. The synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide were described. The controlled formation of graphene oxide coatings in the form of the homogenous structure on stainless steel is demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The structure, morphology and properties of the material were assessed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The morphology and stability of these structures are shown to be particularly related to the pre-treatment of stainless steel substrate before the electrophoretic deposition. This approach opens up a new route to the facile fabrication of advanced electrode coatings with potential use in environmental applications.
<p>The main objective of this study is to investigate the changes in structure, surface area and porosity of monomineral fraction of the local bentonite upon heating at 300, 500 and 650 °C. IR spectroscopy, DTA, XRD and N2 adsorption method were employed for the analyses. The non-heated montmorillonite was characterized by a basal spacing of 1.50 nm, after thermal treatment of 0.98 nm. This decrease was attributed to the loss of interlamellar water, finally a phase transformation occured. Changes of the crystal structure related with the decrease of the value of specific surface area and total pore volume.</p>
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