Highly Reversible and Recyclable Absorption under Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Conditions using a Reduced Bulk Graphene Oxide Material

A 3D crosslinked reduced bulk graphene oxide material with switchable absorption capability between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity is achieved by a simple O3 and annealing treatment.

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