Figure 12. Synthesis of graphene oxide from graphite. 1^st image: graphite; 2^nd image: hydrated chlorate ions intercalate into the graphite lattice, oxidizing carbon; 3^rd image: high voltage leads to decomposition of the hydrate shell. The arising gases exert pressure on the electrode, causing individual carbon layers to flake off. 4^th image: single graphene layers in an aqueous solution

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Graphene – Exciting Insights into the Synthesis and Chemistry of the Miracle Material of the 21^st Century and Its Implementation in Chemistry Lessons for the First Time

Andreas Schedy, Dominik Quarthal, Marco Oetken

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