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A Critical Review to Avoid Common Misinterpretations in Characterizing Graphene Oxide.

Ayrat M Dimiev^1,2, Christian E Halbig³, Alexandr Talyzin⁴

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This review clarifies common errors in characterizing graphene oxide (GO) using Raman, FTIR, XPS, and XRD. It provides best practice recommendations to improve data reliability and comparability in GO research.

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Materials Science
Chemistry
Physics

Background:

Graphene oxide (GO) research has grown significantly, attracting diverse scientific expertise.
Widespread applications of GO are emerging, necessitating a deeper understanding of its properties.
Current characterization methods for GO are often inconsistently applied and interpreted.

Purpose of the Study:

To address common misunderstandings and errors in GO characterization.
To provide standardized recommendations for data acquisition, processing, and interpretation.
To guide new researchers in the field of graphene oxide.

Main Methods:

Review of common characterization techniques: Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, XPS, and XRD.
Analysis of data processing and interpretation errors in published GO research.
Synthesis of best practices based on extensive researcher experience.

Main Results:

Identified frequent misinterpretations and misuse of standard GO characterization techniques.
Highlighted the lack of standardized interpretation, hindering data comparability.
Proposed clear guidelines for reliable GO material analysis.

Conclusions:

Standardized characterization of graphene oxide is crucial for reliable research.
Adopting best practices will enhance data comparability and research reproducibility.
This review establishes a foundation for accurate analysis of GO structure and reactivity.