Can sulfate radicals oxidize graphite felt surface?

Wei Zhou @Wei_Zhou172

01 January 1970 0 6K Report

Dear all,

Can sulfate radicals oxidize and introduce oxygen-containing groups on carbon surface?

Thanks in advance.

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