Reduction of graphene oxide via L-ascorbic acid

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Feb 21;46(7):1112-4. doi: 10.1039/b917705a. Epub 2009 Dec 24.

Abstract

We demonstrated that the individual graphene oxide sheets can be readily reduced under a mild condition using L-ascorbic acid (L-AA). This simple approach should find practical applications in large scale production of water soluble graphene.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ascorbic Acid / chemistry*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Photoelectron Spectroscopy
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared

Substances

  • Oxides
  • Graphite
  • Ascorbic Acid