Multilayer graphitic nanosheets/nanoshells have been obtained via pyrolysis at 850 °C of poly(4-ethylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene) (PS-co-DVB) by inflowing Fe(II)-acetylacetonate (Fe(ACAC)2) into the pores of the polymer. Iron-free PS-co-DVB was also pyrolyzed at the same temperature, thus highlighting the effective role of the catalyst in promoting the graphitization at relatively moderate temperatures. It will be shown that under longer annealing times at 850 °C in presence of Fe3C and α-Fe the carbon precursor undergoes an extensive graphitization as compared to the iron-free material. Catalyst nanoparticles were found to be encapsulated into graphitic nanoshells providing effective barriers to the oxidation processes, thus preserving the magnetic properties. On the other hands, the metallic nanoparticles can be oxidized under environmental conditions, with negative effects on the magnetic properties, which points out the need to preserve the material for applications. The hybrid multilayer graphitic carbon, tested in magnetically driven adsorption experiments of methylene blue dye, can find application in the water purification processes.
Magnetic Hybrid Carbon via Graphitization of Polystyrene-co-Divinylbenzene: Morphology, Structure and Adsorption Properties
CESANO, Federico;DAMIN, Alessandro Ali;SCARANO, Domenica
2016-01-01
Abstract
Multilayer graphitic nanosheets/nanoshells have been obtained via pyrolysis at 850 °C of poly(4-ethylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene) (PS-co-DVB) by inflowing Fe(II)-acetylacetonate (Fe(ACAC)2) into the pores of the polymer. Iron-free PS-co-DVB was also pyrolyzed at the same temperature, thus highlighting the effective role of the catalyst in promoting the graphitization at relatively moderate temperatures. It will be shown that under longer annealing times at 850 °C in presence of Fe3C and α-Fe the carbon precursor undergoes an extensive graphitization as compared to the iron-free material. Catalyst nanoparticles were found to be encapsulated into graphitic nanoshells providing effective barriers to the oxidation processes, thus preserving the magnetic properties. On the other hands, the metallic nanoparticles can be oxidized under environmental conditions, with negative effects on the magnetic properties, which points out the need to preserve the material for applications. The hybrid multilayer graphitic carbon, tested in magnetically driven adsorption experiments of methylene blue dye, can find application in the water purification processes.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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