Pristine graphitic surfaces seem to be more hydrophilic than previously assumed because of the unexpected influence of the quick adsorption of hydrocarbons from air.
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Xu, K., Heath, J. Contact with what?. Nature Mater 12, 872–873 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat3763
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