Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Graphene oxide (GO), an essentially all-surface material, represents a versatile application platform thanks to its exceptional physico-chemical, mechanical, thermal, optical, and other properties that are valuable in various fields. The manipulation of structural and surface properties is a key tailoring route that allows the wide applicability of GO—from the nano to the macro scale, either as a sole component or in nanocomposites.

This Special Issue on “Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications” aims at covering recent advances in the development and application of graphene oxide and its composites. It is my pleasure to invite you to submit reviews, regular research papers, and communications to this Special Issue. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Synthesis—covering aspects related to controlling the degree of oxidation, achieving consistent layer size and thickness, minimizing defects, and ensuring scalability while maintaining desired properties. Contributions providing new insights into GO structure and novel synthesis approaches are welcome.
• Biomedical Applications—the focus is on drug delivery, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, and biosensing. Contributions highlighting the functionalization of GO with (bio)molecules for the improvement of its biocompatibility are welcome.
• Membrane Technology—GO-based membranes are becoming important for water filtration/desalination and a number of other high-end nanotechnology applications. Contributions highlighting the importance of GO structure, morphology, and surface chemistry for tailoring membranes’ permeability and selectivity are welcome.
• Composite Materials—the incorporation of GO into composites to enhance mechanical, thermal, electrical, and other properties has been receiving traction recently. Contributions highlighting the benefits of GO in nanocomposites applied in the electronic, aerospace, automotive, construction, and other industries are welcome.
• Energy Storage Devices—GO-based materials are being explored for supercapacitors and batteries due to their high surface area, electrical conductivity, and mechanical flexibility. Contributions highlighting the importance of GO structure, morphology, surface chemistry, electric, and mechanical properties—either as a sole component or in nanocomposites—in energy storage devices are welcome.
• Environmental Remediation—GO has potential for pollutant removal, such as heavy metal ion adsorption and oil spill cleanup. Contributions highlighting the specific importance of GO morphology, surface area, and surface chemistry are welcome.

It is desirable that contributions highlight the aspects of GO synthesis and application that improve and enhance efficiency, availability, environmental friendliness, and cost reduction.

Dr. Sonja Jovanović
Dr. Zoran Jovanović
Guest Editors

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• graphene oxide
• synthesis
• functionalization of graphene oxide
• graphene-based composites
• energy storage and conversion
• catalysis
• sensing
• optoelectronics
• environmental applications
• biomedical applications