Facile synthesis of glucose-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (GFRGO)/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites for improving thermal and mechanical properties
GFRGO composites were synthesized and used for fabrication of PVA/GFRGO NCs. Attached glucose on RGO enhances RGO interaction with PVA hydroxyl groups. PVA/GFRGO NCs exhibited enhanced thermal and mechanical properties. FE-SEM and TEM micrographs prove good dispersion of GFRGO into PVA matrix.