Structure and Synthesis of graphene oxide

Abstract

Graphene oxide (GO) is regarded as one typical two-dimension structured oxygenated planar molecular material. Researchers across multiple disciplines have paid enormous attention to it due to unique physiochemical properties. However, models used to describe the structure of GO are still in argument and ongoing to update. Currently, synthesis methods for massive production are seemingly abundant but in fact, dominated by few thought systems. We herein aim to give a mini but critical review over the synthesis of graphene oxide as well as its structure, involving relative peer work.