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How Graphene Oxide Is Made | Chemical Synthesis Explained

Graphene oxide is one of the most widely used graphene materials because it can be made at scale. This video explains how graphite is chemically converted into graphene oxide and why this process matters. Graphene oxide (GO) is typically produced through the chemical oxidation of graphite using strong oxidizing agents. Unlike pristine graphene, which is difficult to synthesize in large quantities, graphene oxide can be manufactured using relatively simple and scalable chemical methods. In this video, we explain the synthesis of graphene oxide step by step. First, graphite is oxidized to form graphite oxide, during which oxygen-containing functional groups are introduced between the graphite layers. This oxidation increases the interlayer spacing and weakens the van der Waals forces holding the layers together. The oxidized material is then exfoliated, often through sonication or solvent-assisted dispersion, to obtain single or few-layer graphene oxide sheets. You will also learn why graphene oxide is highly dispersible in water and organic solvents, how oxidation enables exfoliation, and why graphene oxide serves as a key precursor for reduced graphene oxide and other graphene-based materials. This video is suitable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, and the practical synthesis of advanced carbon materials. #GrapheneOxide #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #Graphene #AdvancedMaterials