Will autoclaving cause aggregation in graphene oxide?

Nor fadhilah Kamaruzzaman @Nor_Kamaruzzaman

06 June 2018 0 3K Report

I have performed probe sonication to graphene oxide to reduce its size. i am planning to use the GO for antibacterial purposes and thus plan to sterilise the GO prior testing. i am wondering if autoclaving can cause aggregation to GO?

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