Nelson Gustavo Alves Pereira

Nelson Gustavo Alves Pereira


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 October 2023 in Energies
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NPNelson Gustavo Alves Pereira
Nelson Gustavo Alves Pereira
MGMaria Elena Leyva Gonzalez
Maria Elena Leyva Gonzalez
AQAlvaro Antonio Alencar de Queiroz
Alvaro Antonio Alencar de Queiroz
Adhimar Flávio OliveiraAdhimar Flávio Oliveira
Adhimar Flávio Oliveira
ENEstácio Tavares Wanderley Neto
Estácio Tavares Wanderley Neto
This study presents a new methodology for graphene oxide (GO) synthesis through electrochemical exfoliation of graphite, followed by phthalic anhydride functionalization (PhA-GO) and doping with Cu2+ and Ag+ ions. The synthesis of GO involved the use of an electrochemical cell with H2SO4 as the electrolyte, with a gradual increase in potential from 2.3 V to 10 V. Extensive characterization techniques confirmed the successful incorporation of oxygen-containing functional groups, verifying the oxidation of graphite. PhA-GO functionalization was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), which confirmed the presence of Cu2+ and Ag+ ions. The Scherrer equation determined a grain size of 75.85 nm for GO. The electrical properties exhibited semiconductor and semimetal behavior, particularly in PhA-GO/Ag+ composites, making them suitable for electronic devices over a wide temperature range, presenting a promising pathway for advanced materials in electronic applications.