A strategy towards melanin-based functional material: rGO and sulfonated melanin composites
Bruna Andressa Bregadiolli, João Vitor Paulin, Luiz G. S. Albano, Lucas Michelão Martins, Davi H. S. de Camargo, Luiz Carlos da Silva‐Filho, Carlos César Bof Bufon, Carlos F. O. Graeff
Abstract
Composites of sulfonated melanin with reduced graphene oxide were synthesized in different concentrations. The new materials were structurally, optically, and electrically characterized to evaluate the effect of rGO on the material properties.
Topics & Concepts
GrapheneMaterials scienceMelaninOxideComposite materialNanotechnologyChemistryMetallurgyBiochemistrymelanin and skin pigmentationSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications