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Glossary: Graphene

 
 
Graphene is a one atom thick honeycombed layer of carbon atoms that has been called the lightest and strongest known material as well as the best conductor of electricity. As such, its potential applications are many, but production processes need to advance for them to be realized.
 
 

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Graphene-Based Innovations for Smart Homes

Graphene-Based Innovations for Smart Homes
With all of the smart home technologies already on the market, the implementation of graphene and related materials is poised to further enhance the smart home offering.

Developing Molecular Switches
Developers hope to use graphene technology to deliver a new class of electronic components that promote further miniaturization and pave the way for promising sensing, optoelectronic and flexible-device applications.
The Incredible Lightness of Printing Graphene

The Incredible Lightness of Printing Graphene
Researchers have found a way to successfully print structures using light graphene aerogels.

Graphene Conference Opens in April

Meet Carbyne, the New Supermaterial
Just when we thought it couldn't get any better than graphene, researchers at Rice University have published findings that describe the properties of carbyne.

Graphene Sensor Boosts Camera Performance

Researchers Etch Diamond with Graphene and Water

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