Graphene solutions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 May 21;47(19):5470-2. doi: 10.1039/c1cc11100k. Epub 2011 Apr 11.

Abstract

Thermodynamics drive the spontaneous dissolution of a graphite intercalation compound (GIC) KC(8) in NMP to form stable solutions. Reduction potential of graphene is measured at +22 mV vs. SCE. Single layer graphene flakes (ca. 1 μm(2)) have been unambiguously identified by electron diffraction.