SonBinh T. Nguyen

Graphene-based composite materials

Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide paper

Graphene−Silica Composite Thin Films as Transparent Conductors

Transparent and electrically conductive composite silica films were fabricated on glass and hydrophilic SiOx/silicon substrates by incorporation of individual graphene oxide she...

Synthesis of graphene-based nanosheets via chemical reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide

Stable aqueous dispersions of graphitic nanoplatelets via the reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide in the presence of poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)

For the first time, stable aqueous dispersions of polymer-coated graphitic nanoplatelets can be prepared via an exfoliation/in-situ reduction of graphite oxide in the presence o...

Synthesis and exfoliation of isocyanate-treated graphene oxide nanoplatelets

Graphene Oxide Papers Modified by Divalent Ions—Enhancing Mechanical Properties <i>via</i> Chemical Cross-Linking

Significant enhancement in mechanical stiffness (10-200%) and fracture strength (approximately 50%) of graphene oxide paper, a novel paperlike material made from individual grap...

Metal–organic framework materials as catalysts

A critical review of the emerging field of MOF-based catalysis is presented. Discussed are examples of: (a) opportunistic catalysis with metal nodes, (b) designed catalysis with...

A metal–organic framework material that functions as an enantioselective catalyst for olefin epoxidation

A new microporous metal-organic framework compound featuring chiral (salen)Mn struts is highly effective as an asymmetric catalyst for olefin epoxidation, yielding enantiomeric ...

[Bis(catechol)salen]Mn^III Coordination Polymers as Support‐Free Heterogeneous Asymmetric Catalysts for Epoxidation

Abstract The formation of coordination polymers by the reaction of [bis(catechol)salen]Mn III with several di‐ and trivalent metal ions is reported. These polymers are insoluble...