All graphene articles – Page 3
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ResearchFlick of a switch alters permeability of graphene oxide
Membrane with built-in electric switch could find use in water purification or artificial biological systems
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ResearchCatalyst converts methane to methanol at room temperature
Iron-studded graphene offers noble metal free route to important chemical feedstock
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ResearchCarbon bubble-wrap could be packed with interesting behaviour
Theoretical chemists devise nanoscale version of satisfyingly interactive packaging material
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PodcastTwistacenes
Kat Arney discovers the strange things that happen when organic compounds go round the twist
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ResearchMechanochemistry yields supersized nanographenes
Ball milling produces large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a matter of minutes
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ReviewGraphene: the superstrong, superthin, and superversatile material that will revolutionize the world
A book that asks whether the ‘wonder material’ will live up to expectations
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ResearchHealthier hair in just 10 minutes with graphene dye
Graphene oxide hair dye is not only non-toxic, it also imbues hair with antistatic and thermal conductive properties
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ResearchGraphene burnt onto toast with laser precision
Technique offers way to add electronic best before tags to food
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ResearchThousands of 2D materials are just waiting to be discovered
Survey of 3D materials that can be exfoliated suggests there’s plenty of other analogues to graphene out there
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ResearchSkin-mimic material is as tough as teeth
Self-healing material combines best of skin’s properties
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ResearchGraphene transformed into diamond under pressure
Effect unique to bilayer graphene could be exploited to make ultrathin protective coatings
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ResearchLongest ever graphene nanoribbon made
Iterative synthesis makes nanoribbons that are nearly 8nm long
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ResearchGraphene and phosphorus make fire-stopping foam
Flame retardant hybrid material is light enough to sit on the petals of a flower
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ResearchFloating graphene cooks up clean water
Graphene aerogel converts sunlight into heat to produce water vapour at room temperature
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ResearchPerovskite quantum dots boost artificial photosynthesis
Perovskite and graphene combined to enhance photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide
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ResearchMultiple 2D materials printed into thin transistors
Cheap, printable electronics could be used to make smart labels for packaging
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ResearchColour-changing graphene skin reveals hidden damage
A coating inspired by fish scales could highlight structural weakness in buildings and vehicles
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ResearchGraphene-coated contact lenses bring eye electronics a step closer
Lenses can protect eyes from radiation, water loss and even include an integral LED
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PodcastMolybdenum disulfide
Brian Clegg discovers the compound that makes the world’s smallest transistors