Gamma radiation assisted reduction of graphene oxide in Persea americana Mill. seed extract: characterization and oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline and neutral media

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of gamma radiation in reducing graphene oxide using Persea americana seed extract.
• Utilized gamma radiation to reduce graphene oxide (GO) in the presence of Persea americana Mill. seed extract.
• Characterized the resulting reduced graphene oxide (rGO)
• Evaluated the performance of rGO in oxygen reduction reactions in both alkaline and neutral media.
• Successful reduction of graphene oxide to reduced graphene oxide was achieved using gamma radiation.
• Enhanced performance of rGO in oxygen reduction reactions was observed, indicating effective application potential.