Using graphene crinkles as molecular zippers
A team of researchers says that we can use graphene crinkles as 'molecular zippers.' About ten years ago, scientists noticed something very odd happening...
‘Magnetic graphene’ can switch between conductor and insulator
FePS3 , which scientists sometimes refer to as magnetic graphene, can switch from insulator to conductor, researchers found. The material’s ability to switch occurs...
Self-healing metal coating prevents corrosion, say researchers
Researchers have created a metal coating that rapidly heals over scratches and scrapes. The coating helps prevent corrosion. It self-heals in a few seconds...
Are products containing graphene safe for humans and the environment?
Researchers say that graphene is one of the most interesting and versatile substances they have ever seen. Its potential applications could revolutionize many sectors...
Solar-powered prosthetics for amputees a real possibility
Solar-powered prosthetics for amputees are becoming a real possibility thanks to a breakthrough in energy storage technology. The new technology could pave the way...
Graphene-based nanoelectronics breakthrough
Researchers from Denmark and Japan have achieved a breakthrough in graphene-based nanoelectronics. They have solved one of the major challenges that baffled scientists.
The researchers...
Graphene converts light to electricity at incredible speed
Graphene is able to convert light to electricity at ultra-fast speeds, which could have a major impact on several technologies, ranging from solar cells...
Coating graphene with wax during device manufacturing smooths surface
Coating graphene with wax during the manufacturing of devices reduces surface wrinkles. A reduction in wrinkles makes for a less contaminated surface.
A team of...
High capacity lithium-metal batteries step closer with help from graphene
In theory, lithium-metal batteries have the potential to store huge amounts of energy at low cost but attempts to develop them in practice keep...
Paragraf begins producing graphene at commercial scale
Paragraf, a University of Cambridge spin-out, has begun producing graphene at commercial scale. It has started producing graphene at 20 cm (8 inches) in...
