Abstract
In this work, we report the concept of synthesizing graphene nanoribbon-graphene quantum dot (GNR-GQD) hybrids with even grafting of GQD on GNR sheet in a facile single step process under ultrasonication in chlorosulfonic acid. Further, diazotization route is followed for the preparation of 4-benzenediazonium sulfonate precursor to sulfonate both GNR and GQD to form sulfonated graphene nanoribbons-sulfonated graphene quantum dots (sGNR-sGQD) nanohybrids. Synergistic and structure dependent effect of nanohybrids is seen via its dispersion in sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (sPEEK) to form nanocomposite membrane. sPEEK/sGNR-sGQD (1.5 wt %) nanocomposite membrane shows remarkable direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) performance compared to pristine sPEEK and Nafion 117 with 40% increment in peak power density along with higher durability up to 100 h due to better physicochemical properties like water uptake, ion exchange capacity, proton conductivity, and reduced methanol crossover to suggest its potential which includes diverse membrane applications.
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