The effect of microwave irradiation on reduced graphene oxide from coconut shells

Abstract

Abstract Reduced graphene oxide has been synthesized by microwave irradiation assisted. The effect of microwave irradiation on its crystal structure and electrical conductivity was investigated. Graphene oxide was synthesized using a modified hummers method then reduced by LAA (L-Ascorbic Acid) as a reducing agent with microwave irradiation assisted. The irradiation time varied by 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes. The samples characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy-EDAX (SEMEDAX), X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), and Inductance Capacitance and Resistance Meters (LCR-Meters).