High-yield aqueous phase exfoliation of graphene for facile nanocomposite synthesis via emulsion polymerization.

Highlights: [•] 90+% FLG graphene nanosheets synthesized in aqueous phase via single step. [•] Ultrasonication and surfactant concentration optimized to maximize exfoliation. [•] Graphene/polystyrene nanocomposite prepared via one-pot emulsion polymerization. [•] Characterizations include UV–vis, TEM, Raman, XRD, FTIR, TGA, EIS, CV. [•] Composite potential applications target sensing and catalysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]