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Reduced Graphene Oxide and Applications

Graphene oxide (GO)  is a type of graphene that contains oxygen functional groups and has some interesting properties different than those of graphene. By reducing graphene oxide,  reduced graphene oxide  is obtained which is abbreviated to rGO. In this process, the functional groups of graphene are removed but it still contains residual oxygen, hetereatoms and structural defects which decrease its quality. Having less-quality compared to pristine graphene, rGO is still an outstanding material for various applications since it resembles an attractive cost and manufacturing processes compared to the pristine graphene. Especially, it is preferred in applications that call for a large amount of material. Depending on the method of preparation of reduced graphene oxide, properties and morphology of the rGO can vary.  Some preparation methods  of reduced graphene oxide include: treating graphene oxide with hydrazine hydrate at 100°C for 24 hours exposure to h...