A Novel Synthesis Route and Functional Group Analysis by FTIR Spectroscopy of Graphene Oxide from Indigenous Coal and Graphite
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v2i2.55564Keywords:
Graphene oxide, NanomaterialAbstract
This study develops a novel synthesis route for producing Graphene Oxide (GO) using local Jambi coal and commercial graphite as carbon precursors through the Modified Hummers method. The objective of this research is to evaluate the success of the oxidation process and identify the oxygen-containing functional groups formed in the synthesized GO using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy. Three sample variations were prepared: coal-based GO (GOC), graphite-based GO (GOG), and coal–graphite mixture (GOGC). The FTIR results reveal the presence of characteristic GO functional groups, including –OH, C=C, C–O, C–OH, and C–O–C. The highest oxidation level was observed in the graphite-based sample, while the mixed sample exhibited a lower oxidation degree. These findings confirm that local coal can serve as a viable alternative carbon source for GO synthesis, offering added value to local resources and supporting the development of carbon-based advanced materials.
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