We report the structural, optical and electrical properties of Graphene-Vanadium oxide nanoparticles
(rGO/VO-NPs) nanocomposites prepared via a hydrothermal method on glass substrates. The
samples have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy
(TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible
spectra (Uv-Vis) (absorbance/reflectance) and electrical conductivity. Our results are revealing a
remarkable effect on the morphology and structure of vanadium oxide nanoparticles. Hence, the
graphene layers improved their electrical conductivity and highly influenced their optical properties.
Therefore, the obtained results may lead to better performance for a large field of applications.
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