Method for obtaining graphene oxide
A method for obtaining graphene oxide is provided comprising the steps of a) adding an acid and a salt to graphite for obtaining a graphite oxide, and b) exfoliating the graphite oxide by mixing it, wherein the steps a) and b) are carried out simultaneously in a high shear mixer.
1. A method for obtaining graphene oxide comprising:
adding an acid and a salt to graphite for obtaining a graphite oxide; and
exfoliating the graphite oxide by mixing it;
wherein the adding and exfoliating are carried out simultaneously in a high shear mixer.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acid is sulphuric acid and the salt is potassium permanganate.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein no other components are added in the adding or exfoliating.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
carrying out a second mixing in the high shear mixer once a purification has been completed.