As a three-dimensional nano-materials, graphene foam is regarded as an ideal choice for a wide array of critical applications due to its porous structure and high surface area. In this study, the main objective is a synthesis of graphene foam via a simple, low-cost, and eco-friendly approach. Graphene foam is synthesized from date-syrup DS which is used as a carbon-enriched source using potassium chloride KCl particles as a scaffold on which graphene layers are built via dehydration and graphitization processes. Characteristic analyses revealed that the Date-Derived-Graphene-Foam DDGF is indeed graphenic material with G and D bands at 1598 cm-1 and 1350 cm-1, respectively with layered and porous structure. The lateral size of the obtained DDGF is determined to be ~6nm. This quick, simple and eco-friendly approach can be good potential in the high-yield production of graphenic-foam.

 Graphene nanosheets were prepared via a series of mechanical exfoliation methods.  Raman spectra confirm that obtained graphene has the fewest number of layers.  According to the result of XRD, the obtained graphene layer has a thickness of 0.34nm.  The route used is a way of producing lowcost graphene at a high production rate.Graphene is one of the most important forms of carbon. Due to its exceptional physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, it's used in different fields such as electronic, energy storage, and medical applications. Therefore, the production of graphene in large quantities, at a low cost, and high quality, has become critical.Using graphite powder, a few layers of graphene sheets were prepared via a series of mechanical exfoliation methods. the dry ball milling process by the planetary mill was used. Thereafter, the milling was followed by shear force and then supported by ultra-sonication to reach the lowest level of the graphene layers. Morphological properties were examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Also, structural characterizations were investigated using Raman spectra and X-ray diffraction measurements (XRD) and (FTIR). Findings presented in this research highlighted that the synthesis method followed was found to have several advantages, including low cost and the ease of producing a few layers of graphene nanosheets. Subsequently, the promising efficiency of the used methodology is important.

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