In preparation of GO powder using Hummers method, I obtained GO in the form of small sheets. However, I need GO in powder form. I assume, if the reason behind this is improper handling of centrifugation products.
I am using the supernatant obtained from 750 rpm centrifugation to remove un-exfoliated GO particles and then discarding the supernatant obtained from 11000 rpm centrifugation. This way, I obtained GO in form of small sheets.
Can anyone suggest me if I am doing something wrong with supernatant or there may be some other reason behind this?