Functionalization of Potassium Graphite

Abstract

PEGged as soluble: Potassium graphite (C8K) is functionalized to yield derivatives that are soluble in either water or organic solvents. For example, treatment of C8K with 5-bromovaleric acid followed by amine-terminated poly(ethylene glycol) leads to water-soluble nanoplatelets (see AFM image). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z605175_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.