Dear All,

About the history and chemistry behind the graphene oxide please refer to
the reference No.1.
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On the process of preparation and its functionalization (covering it with

specific chemical compounds to introduce a function) please refer to
reference No.2.
On an overall review about the Graphene and graphene oxide please
refer to No.3.

References

1.
Dreyer, D. R.; Park, S.; Bielawski, C. W.; Ruoff, R. S., The chemistry of
graphene oxide. Chemical Society Reviews 2010, 39 (1), 228-240.
2.
Chen, D.; Feng, H.; Li, J., Graphene Oxide: Preparation,
Functionalization, and Electrochemical Applications. Chemical Reviews 2012,
112 (11), 6027-6053.
3.
Chabot, V.; Higgins, D.; Yu, A.; Xiao, X.; Chen, Z.; Zhang, J., A review of
graphene and graphene oxide sponge: material synthesis and applications to
energy and the environment. Energy & Environmental Science 2014, 7 (5),
1564-1596.

Previously suggested articles and books:

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Rev. 2010, 39, 228-240.
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Woodbury, NY, 1994.

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