Towards greener reduced graphene oxide: a critical review of environmentally driven reduction strategies

Carbon network, thereby limiting its electrical conductivity and other key properties. The reduction of GO to reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is therefore a crucial step in restoring these properties. Traditional reduction methods often use toxic, hazardous chemical reagents, such as hydrazine, which pose significant environmental and health risks. Consequently, there is a pressing need for environmentally benign, sustainable, and cost-effective reduction strategies. This review provides a critical examination of green reduction methods for GO, focusing on plant extracts, microorganisms, and isolated biomolecules as sustainable reducing agents. It moves beyond a simple summary of existing literature to offer a…

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