Graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide are valuable graphene derivatives. Graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide show different chemical and structural properties due to the differences in their chemical compositions. The most prominent differences are observed in the electrical conductivity, hydrophilic behavior, mechanical strength, and dispersibility of these materials. Different properties of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide are utilized in energy storage applications, sensors, supercapacitors, solar cells, and biomedical applications. Graphene and Its Derivatives Allotropes of carbon such as diamond and graphite have been amongst the most important materials from the day of their discoveries. Graphite is composed of hexagonal carbon crystal sheets stacked on top of each other. It is a naturally occurring allotrope of carbon and the most stable form under standard conditions. Graphite has been used for several different purposes since the 1500s; however, most import...
Graphene oxide refers to a mono-atomic layer material obtained when graphite crystals are oxidized. This is one of the graphene materials that are commercially available because of its ability to dissolve in water which makes the oxidation process suitable. In this article, we will talk about the synthesis, the properties and some of the applications of graphene oxide dispersion in water . Seven Properties of Graphene Oxide Dispersion The properties of a material are defined through its structure, however, this material is very peculiar, since there is no unambiguous model of this material. Graphene Oxide dispersion offers remarkable physical, chemical and mechanical properties that give the opportunity to new applications. Graphene Oxide is amorphous , but, in general, graphene oxide can be described as a two-dimensional sheet containing honeycomb carbon atoms with functional groups of hydroxide and oxygen, unlike the graphene model that seeks to completely re...