Xin Ge

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Lecturer at Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology

Graphene aerogels have attracted considerable attention owing to their significantly higher electrical and thermal conductivity compared with conventional materials. To further enhance the surface functionality of graphene aerogels, we prepared three-dimensional multi-functional aerogels via hydrothermal treatment and freeze-drying using natural gr...

Three-dimensional aerogels utilizing functionalized reduced graphene oxide (SUL/rGO) were synthesized through a hydrothermal approach, employing a sulfonyldibenzene derivative (SUL) and graphene oxide (GO). The aromatic organic molecule SUL, containing sulfonyl and hydroxyl groups, was connected to reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by π-π interactions....

This work reports a feasible method to fabricate a simple chemical functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) electrode. The hydrothermal synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots modified reduced graphene oxide (NGDQs/rGO-2) using ammonium citrate and graphene oxide (GO) as raw materials. Ammonium citrate effectively acts as a nitrogen dopan...

This work reports a feasible method to fabricate a simple chemical functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) electrode, One-step hydrothermal synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots modified reduced graphene oxide (NGDQs/rGO2) using ammonium citrate and graphene oxide (GO) as raw materials. Ammonium citrate effectively acts as a nitrogen d...

Preparation of rubber nanocomposites using two or more nanofillers with different geometries is a new and promising approach. In this work, the effects of boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS), carbon nanotubes (CNT) and their hybrid (BNNS‐CNT) on the performances of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) nanocomposites are systematically studied. The mechanical...

Heavy metal pollution stems from the modern industry is a severe environmental problem. In this work, a highly efficient adsorbent based on starch-graphene oxide architecture (SGO) was fabricated, characterized and employed to scavenge aqueous Pb(II), a major water contaminant. The scavenging performance was evaluated, and the interaction mechanism...

Therein we reported a novel nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot–modified polyaniline (NGQD/PANI) as supercapacitor electrodes through in situ polymerization. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize morphology and microstructure of the samples, and the elec...

Water pollution caused by heavy metals is a severe environmental issue. In this work, a graphene oxide–starch composite (GO/WS) was facilely prepared via hydrothermal process. The as-prepared GO/WS was characterized and employed as adsorbent to remove Cu(II). The removal performance was evaluated, and the adsorption mechanism was analyzed. Result s...

Heavy metal contamination caused by industrial discharge is a challenging environmental issue. Herein, an efficient adsorbent based on few-layered magnetic graphene oxide (FLMGO) was fabricated, characterized, and utilized to remove aqueous Cd(II) and Cu(II). Results present that the two components graphene oxide (GO) and Fe3O4 of FLMGO promote mut...

Massive disposal of various heavy metals by industrial activities gives rise to serious environmental contamination. Herein, a magnetite nanoparticles decorated graphene oxide composite (MNGO) was facilely prepared via simple co-precipitation. The as fabricated MNGO was characterized and used as adsorbent to remove aqueous Ni(Π) and Pb(Π) with high...

Heavy metal pollution stems from the modern industry is a severe environmental problem. In this work, a highly efficient adsorbent based on starch-graphene oxide architecture (SGO) was fabricated, characterized and employed to scavenge aqueous Pb(Π). The scavenging performance was evaluated, and the interaction mechanism between SGO and Pb(Π) was e...

Excessive discharge of heavy metals by industrial activities has caused severe environmental problem. In this work, a magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposite (MGON) based on graphene oxide-Fe3O4 framework was prepared, characterized and employed as adsorbent to remove aqueous Mn(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ) efficiently. The adsorption performance and mechanism were inv...

In the present work, maleic anhydride (MA) and biphenyl peroxide (BPO) were used in the preparation of kaolin (K)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites with melt compounding method. Composition and structure of the composites were characterized by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and...

In this work, biodegradable lignin/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blends were prepared with melting compounding method. Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and maleic anhydride (MA)/biphenyl peroxide (BPO) were used for the modification of the polymer blends, respectively. Structure of the polymer blends was characterized with Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy...

In the present work, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was modified with two peroxide initiators: biphenyl peroxide (BPO) and dicumyl peroxide (DCP). The samples were all prepared with melt compounding method. Changes in the structure of PLA after the modification were analyzed with Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, gel penetration chromatography, a...

Poly(diaryloxyphosphazene) elastomer (PDPP) is an alternative and promising thermal insulation material to protect the combustion chamber of solid rocket motors. The hybrid inorganic–organic macromolecule with the backbone of alternating nitrogen and phosphorus atoms has good thermal stability and compatibility for inorganic and organic fillers. Th...

Effects of different silane coupling agents on clay surface modification were studied. Herein, functionalized superfine kaolin was compounded with starch–chitosan (SCS) to prepare starch–chitosan‐functionalized superfine kaolin composite. The characterization results showed that kaolin (K) was successfully modified; the composite formed a dense int...

A novel and facile method, to synthesize high‐quality fluoro‐functionalized graphene oxide (F‐GO) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite (F‐GO/PVDF) films prepared by solution blending of F‐GO and PVDF in solution was proposed. The fabricated F‐GO/PVDF nanocomposites with different mass fractions exhibited high dielectric constant and low die...

In the present work, the influences of different silane coupling agents (SCA) on the rheological behaviors of Bent/NBR nanocomposites during the curing process were investigated. The nanocomposites were prepared with a green method which is simple and free of organic solvents. The dispersion state and filler–polymer interfaces were analyzed with XR...

A novel 1,3-dicarbonyl-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rDGO) was prepared by N-(4-aminophenyl)-3-oxobutanamide interacting with the epoxy and carboxyl groups of graphene oxide. The high-performance composite supercapacitor electrode material based on MnO2 nanoparticles deposited onto the rDGO sheet (DGM) was fabricated by a hydrothermal meth...

The influences of bentonite and different silane coupling agents (SCA) on the viscoelastic properties of nitrile butadiene rubber were studied in this work. The silane coupling agents compatibilized bentonite/nitrile butadiene rubber nanocomposites were fabricated by a novel green method. The viscoelastic behaviors of the nanocomposites and their v...

As one of the simple and efficient routes to access two-dimensional materials, liquid exfoliation has received considerable interest in recent years. Here, we reported on high-efficient liquid exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) using monoethanolamine (MEA) aqueous solution. The resulting BNNSs were evaluated in terms of the y...

Partially reduced graphene oxide-Fe3O4 composite was prepared through in situ co-precipitation and used as an efficient adsorbent for removing Pb(II) from water. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectra, Fourier transformation infrared, Raman spectrometer,...

Silicon is one of the most promising candidates for next-generation anode of Lithium-ion batteries. However, poor electrical conductivity and large volume change during alloying/dealloying hinder its practical use. Here we reported a three-dimensional (3D) nitrogen and sulfur codoped graphene supported silicon nanoparticles composite (SN-G/Si) thro...

Herein we reported a novel routine to easily access graphene/polyaniline paper (GPp) as supercapacitor electrodes through controlled in-situ polymerization followed by roll coating. According to this routine, the load fraction of PANI can be easily controlled by feed ratio of aniline to GO. In the resulting GPp, PANI nanoarrays anchored graphene na...

The control of water-soluble heavy metal pollution is one of the urgent issues in environmental protection in the present scenario. In this work, a facile one step strategy for the preparation of partially reduced graphene oxide-Fe3O4 hybrid (rGO-Fe3O4) was demonstrated in which graphene oxide (GO) and iron salts were used as the precursors. The fe...

Graphene aerogel (GA) has wide applications in energy storage, catalysis, and adsorption. However, as a candidate for supercapacitor electrode, it suffers from low specific capacitance. In this paper, we conceived and conducted a two-step strategy to improve the electrochemical properties of GA: First, GA was selective functionalized with p-phenyle...

A sulfonated bamboo charcoal-chitosan (sBC-CS) hybrid was applied to develop a biopolymer for natural rubber reinforcements. The copolymerization was conducted with chitosan (CS) and sulfonated bamboo charcoal by a sulfonation reaction method. The obtained sBC-CS was characterized by FTIR, X-ray diffraction, dispersion rate analysis, field-emission...

In this work, synergistic reinforcing effects of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and bentonite in nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) based nanocomposites was studied. The friction coefficients of the nanocomposites were significantly decreased as MoS2 was applied as a lubricant while the reinforcing effects of MoS2 on the tensile strength of neat NBR at a...

Nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) composites incorporated with four kinds of rice bran carbon (RBC), with different particle sizes, were fabricated by latex compounding method based on the superior dispersion ability of RBCs in NBR latex. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was employed to confirm the uniform dispersion of filler in the matrix...

Novel rice bran carbon (RBC) filled styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) composites were fabricated by latex compounding method (LCM). The chemical structure determination and the static precipitation experiments definitely authenticated the hydrophilicity of RBC, which enables RBC to be uniformly dispersed in water without surface modification and there...

In the present study, surface modification of novel environment-friendly Rice Bran Carbon was carried out by mixed acid treatment followed by reaction with multifunctional silane, (3-Mercaptopropyl) trimethoxysilane. Then a new class of styrene-butadiene rubber/Rice Bran Carbon composites were prefabricated by using latex compounding method on the...

Rod-shaped cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with aspect ratio of 17.10 were prepared from microcrystalline cellulose using sulfuric acid hydrolysis method. CNCs/ poly(methyl methacrylate) (CPM) nanocomposites were fabricated in two different ways, including in situ prepared CPM nanocomposites (ICPM) and ex situ prepared CPM nanocomposites (ECPM). The...

In the present study, free radical graft copolymerization of acrylic monomers and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was applied to develop a biopolymer for natural rubber reinforcements. The copolymerization was carried out in aqueous media. Cerium ammonium nitrate was employed as the initiator in the presence of nitric acid. Acrylic monomers used i...

Latex compounding method (LCM) was applied to ensure a better dispersion state of filler in rubber matrix. In order to enhance the compatibility and interfacial interaction between carboxylated-styrene butadiene rubber (XSBR) and rice bran carbon (RBC), a series of coupling agents i.e., N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (AAPTS), 3-merc...

In this work, effects of silane coupling agents on the tribological properties of bentonite/nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) composites were investigated. The composites were fabricated with a facile method. Three silane coupling agents, (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS), bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]tetrasulfide (TESPT) and [3-(2-aminoethyl...

In this study, redox-initiated free radical graft copolymerization of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) has been carried out in aqueous media to develop a novel cellulose-based copolymer. Cerium ammonium nitrate was used as the initiator in the presence of nitric acid. Effects of monomer concentration, initiator concent...

Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/bentonite (Bt) nanocomposites were synthesized by an one-step method in NBR latex with (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) as a compatilizer. The nanocomposites were compounded with curing additives and then vulcanized. The prepared vulcanizates were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscop...

To improve the compatibility of bentonite with rubber matrix, organo-modified bentonite was synthesized with a silane coupling agent, [3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyl]trimethoxysilane (AEAPTMS) in the suspension of bentonite. The structure and characteristics of organo-modified bentonite were investigated using FTIR-spectroscopy, thermogravimetric anal...

Natural corn starch was modified by surface grafting with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) through emulsion copolymerization and then compounded with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex in order to prepare PMMA-modified starch/SBR biocomposites. The effect of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and starch concentration on the mechanical properties, morpholo...

Three types of modified starches (MST): Starch-g-poly(butyl acrylate) (ST-g-PBA), starch-g-poly (methyl methacrylate) (ST-g-PMMA) and starch-g-polystyrene (ST-g-PS) latexes were successfully synthesized by emulsion polymerization. These synthesized MST latexes were then directly compounded with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex in order to prepa...

Starch/Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) biocomposites were prepared by directly blending of starch and SBR on a two-roll miller. Two types of starch: pure starch and modified starch (M-starch) were used as rubber fillers. M-starch were synthesized by grafting of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer onto starch backbone using ceric ammonium nitrate-initi...