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Engineering for high-speed devices

A team at the University of Delaware has engineered a silicon-graphene device that can transmit radiofrequency waves in less than a picosecond, enabling faster communications. The device combines the benefits of silicon and graphene, with improved carrier mobility and electrical properties.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalACS Applied Electronic Materials·DateMar 29, 2019

Graphite offers up new quantum surprise

The researchers observed an unusual quantum Hall effect in bulk graphite, which is typically only possible in two-dimensional systems. The material behaves differently depending on whether it contains odd or even number of graphene layers, with surprising results persisting for hundreds of layers thick.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 25, 2019

Graphene 'sandwich' key to new electronics

Researchers from Graphene Flagship partner DTU developed a graphene 'sandwich' by encasing graphene with insulating hexagonal boron nitride, allowing them to achieve higher electrical currents and control the material's properties. This breakthrough enables the creation of nano-electronics with small dimensions.

SourceGraphene Flagship·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateFeb 19, 2019

Laser-induced graphene gets tough, with help

Researchers at Rice University have developed composites of laser-induced graphene that can be used for wearable electronics, heat therapy, water treatment, anti-icing, and antimicrobial surfaces. The new composites were created by infusing LIG with materials like plastic, rubber, and wood, and show improved mechanical robustness.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateFeb 12, 2019

Nano-infused ceramic could report on its own health

Rice University researchers have developed a nano-infused ceramic that can act as a sensor for structures, monitoring their health and reporting damage. The ceramic's unique electrical properties make it suitable for self-sensing applications in buildings, bridges, and aircraft.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateFeb 5, 2019

Graphene can hear your brain whisper

Researchers have developed a graphene-based sensor that can detect brain activity below 0.1 Hz, unlocking new insights into epilepsy and brain function. This technology could lead to novel multiplexing strategies, enabling unprecedented mapping of low-frequency neural signals.

SourceGraphene Flagship·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 24, 2019

Graphene's magic is in the defects

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a physics-based model that reveals the relationship between structural defects in graphene and electrode sensitivity. By optimizing point defects in number and density, they can create an electrode up to 20 times more sensitive than conventional ones.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateDec 18, 2018

Epoxy compound gets a graphene bump

Rice University scientists have developed a new epoxy compound that combines graphene foam for improved conductivity and strength. The composite material is substantially tougher than pure epoxy and far more conductive, while retaining its low density.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateNov 14, 2018

Graphene takes a step towards renewable fuel

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a method to produce graphene with several layers in a controlled process, enabling the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into renewable fuel. The graphene also exhibits superconducting properties when arranged in a special way.

SourceLinköping University·JournalCarbon·DateNov 7, 2018