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Peter Wick¹, Anna E Louw-Gaume, Melanie Kucki

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Confusion in naming graphene-based materials necessitates a clear classification system. The GRAPHENE Flagship Project defined key physical-chemical properties for consistent material identification.

Keywords:

classification graphene nanotechnology structure-activity relationship toxicology

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Background:

The naming of graphene-based materials (GBMs) currently lacks standardization, leading to confusion and inconsistency in scientific communication.
Clear classification is essential for reproducible research and effective collaboration in the field of advanced materials.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the ambiguity in graphene-based material nomenclature.
To propose a standardized classification approach for GBMs.

Main Methods:

Leveraging the definitions established by the GRAPHENE Flagship Project.
Utilizing three key physical-chemical properties for material classification.

Main Results:

A framework for the unequivocal classification of graphene-based materials has been established.
The proposed classification system relies on defined physical-chemical properties.

Conclusions:

The defined physical-chemical properties provide a robust method for classifying graphene-based materials.
This classification approach aims to resolve inconsistencies and improve clarity in GBM research and application.