Abstract

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized from graphite by using the Hummer method. GO was reduced using hydrazine hydrate to achieve reduced graphene oxide (RGO). GO and RGO powders synthesized by these methods can be used as fillers in the production of polymer matrix composite. These synthesized powders was examined in detail using the Zeta Potential (ZP) measurements, Ultraviolet Visible Spectrophotometer (UV-VIS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analyzer and Thermogravimetric-Differential Thermal Analysis (TG-DTA). All analysis results confirmed the GO and RGO considered as fillers in the production of polymer matrix composite can be prepared successfully.