Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hybrid material including graphene and iron oxide includes (a) preparing graphene oxide, (b) dispersing the graphene oxide in water to prepare a first dispersion, (c) adding divalent iron (Fe) and trivalent iron (Fe) to the first dispersion to prepare a second dispersion, (d) adjusting pH of the second dispersion to be about 8 to about 11 at about 25° C., (e) increasing the temperature of the second dispersion obtained from the (d) process up to about 80 to about 110° C., and adding a reducing agent to the second dispersion obtained from the (e) process to prepare a uniform and fine hybrid material including graphene and iron oxide.

Abstract: A hybrid material including graphene and iron oxide, a method of manufacturing the same, and an apparatus for treating waste water using the same are provided. A hybrid material having magnetic properties and high dispersibility and including graphene and iron oxide may be effectively used for removing a heavy metal in waste water.