Graphene Oxide Composite Materials Research Articles

Exploring the structure, characteristics, and thermal degradation of composites comprising thermoplastic polyolefin and graphene oxide under high-temperature dynamic shear conditions

Dynamic high-temperature shear aging tests were conducted on thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO)/graphene oxide (GO) composite materials using a Hakke torque rheometer. The study employed ATR-FTIR, DSC, SEM, oxygen performance testing, and TGA to analyze the structure, properties, thermal degradation behavior, kinetics, and mechanisms of TPO/GO composites. The results demonstrated that the high-temperature dynamic shear thermal oxidative aging of TPO/GO composite materials establishes a dual protective mechanism, incorporating physical (intercalation oxygen resistance) and chemical (inorganic oxygen resistance) effects. This can be attributed to the polar surface and honeycomb structure of GO, as well as the shear-induced more uniform physical distribution of GO within TPO. Consequently, TPO/GO composite materials exhibit significantly enhanced resistance to dynamic shear thermal oxidative aging compared to TPO alone.

Heterostructure of reduced graphene oxide supported tin (IV) sulfide nanopetals as an anode material for Sodium/Potassium-ion batteries: Evidence for the formation of C-S bond

Anodes that engage in conversion as well as alloying reactions are highly attractive candidates for sodium/potassium-ion batteries (SIBs and PIBs) because of their high theoretical specific capacities. Herein, Tin sulphide@reduced graphene oxide (SnS2 nanopetal@rGO) composite material is investigated as an advanced anode material for SIBs and PIBs. In this work, a simple hydrothermal synthesis of ultrathin SnS2 nanopetals covalently decorated on the surface of rGO is demonstrated as an anode material for SIBs and PIBs. The as prepared SnS2@rGO displays an initial charge capacity of 749 (at 0.2 A g−1) and 852 mAh g−1 (at 0.1 A g−1) for SIBs and PIBs respectively. The SnS2@rGO hybrid exhibited excellent cycle life which is attributed to the introduction of rGO in the composite as well as the in-built formed C-S bond. Moreover, the rGO matrix, firmly anchored with C–S bonds, envelops the outer SnS2, effectively inhibiting direct contact between SnS2 and the electrolyte. These combined effects contribute to impede the irreversible conversion of sulfur to sulfite, thus ensuring excellent structural stability throughout electrochemical cycling. The well-engineered nanoarchitecture not only guarantees the fast electrode kinetics, but also confirms excellent pseudo capacitance contribution during repetitive cycles which is confirmed by kinetic studies. Thus, SnS2@rGO is found to be a most promising electrode for sodium/potassium-ion batteries.

A graphene oxide based composite granule for methylene blue separation from aqueous solution: Adsorption, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

Graphene oxide and chitosan composite material using as a high-efficiency and low-cost granular adsorbent for methylene blue removal was fabricated via self-assembling method. The effects of pH value, contact time, initial concentration, adsorbent dose, temperature, and recyclic stability on the adsorption performance of methylene blue in aqueous solution were investigated in detail. Desorption process with the effects of solvents, contact time, and temperature were also conducted carefully in this study. The adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherm of dye adsorption process showed that dye adsorption process was fitted to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich adsorption isotherm, indicating a physical adsorption process with multilayer adsorption. The intra-particle diffusion model indicated that the dye adsorption by the granular adsorbent was strongly happened during the first 4 h. The thermodynamic study showed that the adsorption was a spontaneous and exothermic process and dye ions were condensed onto the surface of adsorbent. The maximum adsorption capacity of dye on the granular adsorbent was calculated as 951.35 mg/g and the adsorbent could maintain its adsorption performance after six cycles. In general, this study provided an efficient, cost-effective, and recyclable the granular adsorbent for dye separation from aqueous solution.

Multi-scale CuS-rGO pyramidal photothermal structure for highly efficient solar-driven water evaporation and thermoelectric power generation

Integrated water evaporation and thermoelectric power generation system (IWETPGS) has been recognized to be a promising strategy for the utilization of solar energy. Herein, we developed a new type of IWETPGS with multi-scale pyramidal photothermal structures. They featured three-dimensional pyramidal structures with microscale gradient porous copper foams, as well as micro/nanoscale CuS nanowires and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite materials. They combined the merits of efficient multiple refraction and absorption of light, broad-spectrum absorption capabilities of rGO and high near-infrared extinction coefficient of CuS, as well as fast water transportation by gradient porous matrix. These photothermal structures induced a photothermal conversion efficiency of 97.6%. An IWETPGS integrating these structures with a thermoelectric generator (TEG) and microchannel heat sink was developed, and outstanding evaporation and output power performance were obtained simultaneously with an evaporation rate of 2.29 kg/m2h and maximum output power of 1.32 W/m2 under 1 sun illumination. Outdoor tests showed that an average daily water production of 12.1 kg/m2 and a maximum power generation of 5.55 W/m2 was obtained. This work provides a high-performance multi-scale CuS-rGO pyramidal photothermal structure to achieve freshwater and thermoelectric power co-generation, which provides potential opportunities for freshwater and electricity supply in remote areas.

A silver-loaded graphene oxide-functionalized Bi-Photothermal composite nanofiber membrane for solar-driven desalination

We have identified a synergistic effect between graphene oxide (GO) and silver (Ag) that significantly enhances the light absorption capacity of silver-loaded graphene oxide (GO-Ag) composite materials. Here we have developed a bi-photothermal electrospun nanofiber membrane (EFM), combining the GO-Ag and polyacrylonitrile (PAN), to improve solar-driven desalination. The characterization results demonstrate that GO-Ag uniformly dispersed within the fiber membrane as a photothermal conversion material enables the GO-Ag/PAN EFM to achieve a remarkable optical absorption of 97 %. And under 1 sun irradiation, the membranes rapidly reach a maximum temperature of 56.3 °C, showcasing exceptional photothermal conversion ability during evaporation. Additionally, the super-hydrophilic porous materials GO-Ag/PAN EFMs exhibit an impressive water evaporation rate of 1.61 kg m-2h−1, accompanied by a photothermal conversion efficiency of 93.3 % under 1 sun. Moreover, the GO-Ag/PAN EFMs demonstrate a remarkable desalination of 99.9 % and salt resistance performance for seawater.

Erythrocyte-like Fe2O3@SnO2 heterostructures anchored on graphene oxide composite anode material for high-performance lithium-ion battery

Erythrocyte-like Fe2O3@SnO2 heterostructures anchored on graphene oxide composite anode material for high-performance lithium-ion battery

Grafting photochromic spiropyran polymer brushes on graphene oxide surfaces via surface-initiated ring-opening metathesis polymerization.

A practical "grafting-from" strategy is described to grow photochromic polymer brushes bearing spiropyran (SP) functional groups on graphene oxide (GO) surfaces via surface-initiated ring-opening metathesis polymerization (SI-ROMP). The Grubbs II catalyst was fixed on the GO surface, and the norbornene derivatives functionalized using spiropyran were synthesized from this active site via the ROMP method. The results indicated that the spiropyran-modified polymer brushes were obtained on the GO surface in the form of thin films. The solubility of GO modified by spiropyran polymers (GO-SPs) in organic solvents was significantly improved. The GO-SPs exhibited excellent photochromic properties, including fast coloration/decoloration. The modified GO with an isomeric structure was colored in 90 s under ultraviolet irradiation and decolored in 360 s under white light. The fading kinetic rate in the dark was slow and the kinetic attenuation curve followed bi-exponential decay. The GO-SP composite materials took more than 2 h to return to thermodynamically stable forms. The reversible change in the water contact angle reached 8° after continuous cycling with ultraviolet and visible light. GO-SP maintained its photochromic performance and possessed excellent fatigue resistance after more than six successive UV/light cycles. This work describes a practical strategy for the preparation of photochromic polymer brush modified GO composite materials and extends the applications of GO in photochromic materials.

Nitrogen, sulfur coordinated metal complex and reduced graphene oxide hybrid materials as counter electrodes for application in dye-sensitized solar cells

Graphene, as one of the carbon-based materials, is considered to be a potential replacement for platinum and has been widely used as a counter electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells to achieve low-cost and high electrocatalytic materials. In this work, we synthesized a nitrogen-sulfur-coordinated iron complex as a source of heteroatoms, and prepared iron-nitrogen-sulfur co-doped reduced graphene oxide (FeNS-rGO) composite material by mixing with different mass ratios of graphene oxide (GO) and thermal annealing under nitrogen at 400 °C. The sintered GO was transformed into rGO, which increased the conductivity of materials, while the doping of nitrogen and sulfur atoms enhanced the carrier mobility and conductivity of the material. The distribution of Fe on graphene also improved the catalytic performance of material. FeNS-rGO (5:1), used as the CE in DSSC, showed superior reduction catalytic activity for I−/I3− compared to platinum and demonstrated an excellent power conversion efficiency of 8.17 %, which outperformed platinum. This proves that the graphene composite material doped with iron, nitrogen, and sulfur has excellent performance and can be used as a substitute for platinum.

Free-standing TiNb6O17/rGO composites as a superior anode host for high-performance Li-ion capacitor

Li-ion capacitors are very enticing power sources having high energy and power density as they exemplify the benefits of both Lithium-ion battery (LIB) and supercapacitors (SCs) together. However, the high performance of LIC is limited due to low specific capacity and slow reaction kinetics of electrodes. Herein, pseudo-capacitive titanium niobium oxide (TiNb6O17: TNO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite material was fabricated and investigated as a unique anode material for LIC. The application of TNO-rGO composite electrode (R-TNO) as insertion anode material in LIC has been investigated due to its excellent electrochemical performance, intrinsic fast pseudo-capacitive behavior along with good reversibility and cyclability. A novel LIC was fabricated using R-TNO electrode as an innovative insertion type anode and activated carbon (AC) as cathode for the first time. Compared to conventional method (with binder), here the electrodes are prepared using binder-free and current-collector tape casting method to further enhance the energy and power density. As a result, the flexible and free-standing electrodes were acquired and used as anode for flexible LIC application. Comprehensive electrochemical analysis elucidates the improved storage behavior of composite electrode with rapid reaction kinetics, high reversibility and excellent cyclic stability. Novel R-TNO/AC LIC exhibited maximum energy density of 142.10 Wh/kg and power density of 18.75 kW/kg. The LIC device illustrated 88% cyclic stability even after 10,000 cycles, confirming its good electrochemical stability during electrochemical process. The extraordinary performance of LIC device is ascribed to collective effect of pseudo-capacitive behavior of TiNb6O17 particles and the buffering effect provided by rGO sheets. The results obtained are encouraging and propose the utilization of fabricated intercalation anode materials for the development of safe and high performance LICs.

High-performance wearable flexible strain sensors based on an AgNWs/rGO/TPU electrospun nanofiber film for monitoring human activities

Abstract Wearable flexible strain sensors have attracted considerable attention in recent years, while it is still a significant challenge to fabricate wearable flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity and wide sensing range simultaneously. In this work, a high-performance wearable flexible strain sensor based on a thermoplastic polyurethane electrospun nanofibers (TPUNFs) film embedded with a silver nanowires/reduced graphene oxide (AgNWs/rGO) composite conductive material was fabricated via a simple drop-coating technique. The effect of the amount of AgNWs/rGO composite conductive material on the strain sensing range of the AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor was investigated, the strain sensing range of AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor was compared with that of the AgNWs/TPUNFs and GO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor, and the strain sensing properties of the AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor were measured. The results showed that the AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor with high sensitivity and wide sensing range simultaneously was achieved by compounding AgNWs and the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) conductive material. The strain sensing range of the AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor could be improved by increasing the amount of the AgNWs/rGO composite conductive material, and it was obviously better than that of AgNWs/TPUNFs and the rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor. The obtained AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor possessed high sensitivity (the gauge factor could reach a maximum of 2513.23.) as well as a wide sensing range (∼187%). Furthermore, the obtained AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor had a fast response/recovery time (200 ms/300 ms) and good cycling stability (∼3,000 cycles). Benefitting from the outstanding strain sensing performance, the AgNWs/rGO/TPUNFs film flexible strain sensor could detect large human motions such as finger, wrist, and knee bending as well as expression, which demonstrates great potential applications in wearable devices.

Honeycomb-Structured MoSe2 /rGO Composites as High-Performance Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Sodium-ion batteries are a promising substitute for lithium batteries due to the abundant resources and low cost of sodium. Herein, honeycomb-shaped MoSe2 /reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite materials are synthesized from graphene oxide (GO) and MoSe2 through a one-step solvothermal process. Experiments show that the 3D honeycomb structure provides excellent electrolyte penetration while alleviating the volume change during electrochemical cycling. An anode prepared with MoSe2 /rGO composites exhibits significantly improved sodium-ion storage properties, where a large reversible capacity of 215mAhg-1 is obtained after 2700 cycles at the current density of 30.0Ag-1 or after 5900 cycles at 8.0Ag-1 . When such an anode is paired with Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 to form a full cell, a reversible specific capacity of 107.5mAhg-1 can be retained after 1000 cycles at the current of 1.0Ag-1 . Transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization reveal the reversible storage reaction of Na ions in the MoSe2 /rGO composites. The significantly enhanced sodium storage capacity is attributed to the unique honeycomb microstructure and the use of ether-based electrolytes. This study illustrates that combining rGO with ether-based electrolytes has tremendous potential in constructing high-performance sodium-ion batteries.

Fabrication of para-dimethylamine calix[4]arene functionalized self-assembled graphene oxide composite material for effective removal of 2, 4, 6-tri-Cholorphenol from aqueous environment

Water pollution caused by the release of organic pollutants is a major environmental concern worldwide. These pollutants can have harmful effects on aquatic ecosystems and the organisms living within them, as well as on human health when contaminated water is consumed. It is essential to implement proper treatment and management strategies to prevent and mitigate water pollution. Moreover, the major untreated industrial effluents are synthetic organic compounds especially 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (TCP) which cause several environmental issues and heath related problems in humans. To cope with this problem, an excellent 2D porous material based on p-DMAC4/GO composite has been synthesized as adsorbent material for the effective removal of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol pollutant from wastewater. In this regard, the advanced analytical tools such as Fourier-Transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were used for its characterization. The results justified the chemical composition, excellent crystalline nature, surface morphology and elemental composition of the synthesized composite material. The synthesized adsorbent material showed 95% adsorption of TCP from wastewater system at optimal conditions i.e., pH (6), adsorbent dosage (30 mg) and shaking time (60 min). The mathematical models such as isotherms, thermodynamics and kinetics studies validate the nature of adsorption process of TCP pollutant. The adsorption data found to be best fitted with Langmuir isotherms (R2 = 0.99); whereas kinetic study suggested the pseudo-second-order nature of reaction with R2 = 0.99. The thermodynamics study confirmed the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the TCP pollutant onto the surface of p-DMAC4/GO material. Moreover, the results of current work were also compared with existing reported adsorbents and data suggested the higher efficiency, feasibility, and reusability of p-DMAC4/GO material to remove the TCP pollutant from the wastewater system.

Bifunctional additive: Lead dioxide nanoparticle-doped graphene oxide composites for the preparation and performance study of positive electrodes in lead-carbon batteries

Lead-carbon batteries (LCBs) possess the dual functions of supercapacitors and lead-acid batteries (LABs), which can meet the demand for renewable energy and in mild hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) for energy storage and short-term high-rate charging and discharging. With the cycle of high-rate partial state-of-charge (HRPSoC), irreversible sulfation of the positive electrode becomes increasingly prominent and serious, resulting in low discharge capacity and short cycle life. In this study, to reduce the sulfation of the positive plate and improve the battery capacity and cycle life, a lead dioxide nanoparticle-doped graphene oxide (nano-PbO2/GO) composite material with dual functions of conducting and nucleating was prepared by a hydrothermal method as a positive electrode additive. The results show that the addition of nano-PbO2/GO promotes the formation of a three-dimensional short rod-like structure of PbO2 nanoparticles in a dendritic arrangement, accelerates the generation of new phases and inhibits the growth of bulk PbSO4. Moreover, the positive plate with nano-PbO2/GO exhibits good electrochemical activity to maintain the stability and reversibility of the electrode redox reaction. Finally, the initial discharge specific capacity of the LCBs with nano-PbO2/GO is increased to 153.85 mAh/g, and the HRPSoC cycle life is up to 15658 cycles at a 2 C discharge rate. Overall, the dual functions of nano-PbO2/GO greatly alleviate battery sulfation and provide a reference for improving the performance of LCBs by modifying the electrode structure.

Graphene modification with chrysin molecules as a high performance electrode material for supercapacitor

In this study, chrysin (CHY) molecules are immobilized on the surfaces of graphene oxide (GO) via π-π interactions to obtain organic molecular-modified reduced graphene oxide (RGO) composite electrode material (CHY/RGO) by one-step hydrothermal. On one hand, CHY molecules can contribute to capacitance through faradic reactions. On the other hand, they act as spacers that impede the accumulation of graphene nanosheets and promote electrolyte ion migration. As a result, CHY/RGO exhibits excellent capacitance performance. The specific capacitance is up to 707F g−1 (1 A g−1), and the capacitance remains 100% after 10 000 circles. In addition, the symmetrical supercapacitor (CHY/RGO//CHY/RGO) displays excellent energy storage performance, achieving an energy density of 38 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 800 W kg−1. Two CHY/RGO//CHY/RGO devices in series is capable of lighting 50 LEDs. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that CHY molecules are adsorbed parallel to the RGO by the π-π stacking. The DFT calculations also indicate that the modification of CHY molecules alters the charge distribution on the surface of RGO. Therefore, CHY/RGO composites offer a higher capacitance and superior cycle stability, making them a promising choice for future energy storage electrode materials.

A novel detection method for neohesperidin dihydrochalcone (NHDC) based on ZIF-8/ErGO composite modified electrode in milk

Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone (NHDC), as a high-intensity sweetener, has been widely used to be a new food additive. In this study, zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)− 8/electrochemical reduced graphene oxide (ErGO) composite materials were favorably constructed onto the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) by two simple steps without any dispersant, and an electrochemical sensing of NHDC was developed. The morphology and its structure of the composite materials were characterized by SEM and Raman. The two-electron two-step redox mechanism was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV). The first anodic peak current of NHDC at ZIF-8/ErGO electrode is about 3.8 times as much as that of ErGO GCE and 42 times of ZIF-8 GCE under the optimized conditions. The linear relationship between oxidation peak current of NHDC and its concentration is ranged from 0.08 to 80 μM by linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), with the detection limit of 31.5 nM (based on S/N = 3). Finally, the modified electrode was used to detect NHDC in milk samples with a recovery rate of 98.3∼106.3%, which implied its feasibility for the determination of NHDC in actual samples.

Samarium functionalized few-layer nano graphene oxide redox behavior, cytotoxicity and corrosion inhibition on Mg AZ31 alloy in 3.5% NaCl environment

The development of novel high-performance corrosion protection coatings for Mg alloys still represents a great research challenge. Strongly motivated by the lack of studies of Sm-containing materials as corrosion protectors/inhibitors and by successful studies of graphene oxide (GO)-based composites for this purpose, we developed the novel Sm-modified GO composite as a corrosion inhibition barrier layer on the Mg alloy AZ31 in 3.5% NaCl environment. Sm-functionalized graphene oxide materials showed excellent anticorrosion resistance and redox stabilities. The Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman studies confirmed the presence of the GO functional groups. The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and tunneling electron microscopy (TEM) studies suggested the presence of the few-layer nanographene oxide sheets. The redox stability studies showed the Sm-GO composite material to be stable at high voltage and to control anodic and cathode reactions at the alloy surface. The density functional theory (DFT) study supported the experimental results, suggesting high potential reactivity of the Sm-functionalized GO composite materials towards corrosive agents. Moreover, we determined the concentrations associated with the low risk of its cytotoxicity.

Preparation and Osteogenic Properties of β-TCP+HA+GO Composites

Bone defect repair is a hot topic in tissue engineering, and the development of economical and effective bone scaffold materials to achieve the goal of repairing bone defects is an important task for researchers. In this experiment, fresh bovine cancellous bone was used as a xenogeneic bone material. After two high-temperature calcinations, β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) material was obtained. An in-situ co-precipitation method was employed to prepare hydroxyapatite+graphene oxide (HA+GO) composite material. Then, the β-TCP material was immersed in the HA+GO composite material solution to prepare β-TCP+HA+GO composite material. The surface modification of β-TCP material with HA and GO improved the elastic modulus of the raw material. In vitro cell showed that the composite material was non-toxic, biocompatible, and promoted the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells on the β-TCP+HA+GO material. Finally, it was found that β-TCP+HA+GO composite material effectively stimulated the actin and mineralization behavior of MC3T3-E1 cells, and promoted the expression of bone-related factors such as Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Collagen I (COLI), Osteocalcin (OCN), Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2), and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 (BMP-7) in MC3T3-E1 cells In conclusion, β-TCP+HA+GO composite material can be applied in the biomedical field as a bone substitute or repair material.

One-step hydrothermal preparation of bi-functional NiS2/reduced graphene oxide composite electrode material for dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors

To screen out suitable electrode materials and overcome the shortcomings of the existed electrode materials for the application in dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors, NiS2/reduced graphene oxide (NiS2/rGO) composite material was prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal method in this paper and applied in the field of both dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors as electrode material. In an electrolyte of 6 M KOH, the NiS2/rGO composite material with bilayer capacitance characteristics exhibited a high specific capacitance of 259.20 F g−1 at the current density of 0.6 A g−1, which was significantly higher than that of rGO (188.94 F g−1). Moreover, at a current density of 2 A g−1, the NiS2/rGO composite material had 92.85% capacitance retention after 2000 cycles. When applied as counter electrode material for the dye-sensitized solar cells, the NiS2/rGO composite material counter electrode exhibited a satisfactory photoelectric conversion efficiency (η) of 3.16% under standard simulated sunlight (AM 1.5 G), which was significantly higher than that of single rGO counter electrode (improved by 90.40%). The NiS2/rGO composite electrode material prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal method is a potential bi-functional composite electrode materials for both dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors.

Carboxymethylcellulose–Graphene Oxide Composite Material, Decorated with Iron Nanoparticles for Sorption Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Polluted Aqueous Media

Carboxymethylcellulose–Graphene Oxide Composite Material, Decorated with Iron Nanoparticles for Sorption Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Polluted Aqueous Media

Preparation of novel Ce (IV)-based MOF/GO composite and its highly effective phosphate removal from aqueous solution

In this study, a cerium- Metal-Organic Framework /Graphene Oxide (Ce-MOF/GO) composite material with highly efficient phosphate removal was synthesized via a solvothermal method. The physiochemical properties and removal mechanism of phosphate on composite material were analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). The influencing parameters such as, effect of reaction time, solution pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, and temperature on the adsorption capacity of the adsorbent were investigated. The kinetic and isothermal adsorption data were consistent with the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The result shows that the maximum adsorption capacity of Ce-MOF/GO-2% composite for phosphate removal was 308. 64 mg g-1, which is higher than that of Ce-MOF. The adsorbent shows excellent reusability and after four adsorption/regeneration cycles, still maintains (92%) adsorption capacity.