The work aims to summarize the research status of several kinds of graphenes and their derivatives as adsorption materials, and provide some research ideas for the application of graphene. Based on the analysis and summary of the related literatures at home and abroad in recent years, the research progress of adsorption on graphene-based materials was introduced. The adsorption mechanism and influence factors were discussed. The graphene-based composites have good adsorption properties due to their large specific surface area, and can be used for sewage treatment. Simultaneously, if the outer package of liquid product is damaged in the package transportation process, the graphene-based adsorption materials can adsorb the residual liquid, to prevent such liquid from contaminating other internal contents.