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Turning down the noise in graphene

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a graphene noise model, showing minimal background signal noise near the Dirac point. The model reveals an M-shaped pattern in single-layer graphene and a V-shaped pattern in bi-layer graphene, correlating to spatial-charge inhomogeneity.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateAug 6, 2010

'White graphene' to the rescue

Researchers have successfully produced sheets of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), a potential insulator to complement graphene's electronic properties. The material can be deposited and transferred to various substrates, opening up possibilities for its use in graphene-based electronics.

SourceRice University·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 29, 2010
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Graphene under strain creates gigantic pseudo-magnetic fields

Researchers have created giant pseudo-magnetic fields in graphene by applying the right amount of strain, revealing a new window into fundamental scientific discoveries and potential applications. The findings, published in Science journal, exceed the strongest magnetic fields ever sustained in a laboratory setting.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateJul 29, 2010

Graphene exhibits bizarre new behavior well suited to electronic devices

Physicists at the University of California, Berkeley discovered that when graphene is stretched, it develops bubbles of quantized electrons behaving in a bizarre way. The discovery opens doors to room-temperature straintronics and control of electronic properties through strain.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience·DateJul 29, 2010

Graphene oxide gets green

Rice University scientists have created an eco-friendly method for mass-producing graphene oxide, a crucial component in various industries. The new process uses common chemicals to produce the material, eliminating toxic gases and making it safer for large-scale production.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateJul 22, 2010
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New antibacterial material for bandages, food packaging, shoes

Researchers have developed a new form of paper that can fight disease-causing bacteria, with potential applications in anti-bacterial bandages, food packaging, and shoe materials. The material, composed of graphene oxide, shows superior antibacterial effects with minimal impact on human cells.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Nano·DateJul 21, 2010

Nanoribbons for graphene transistors

Researchers successfully grow graphene ribbons with adjustable properties by creating narrow ribbons with well-defined edges. The new method enables the production of components with specific optical and electronic properties, paving the way for the development of future nanoelectronics.

SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalNature·DateJul 21, 2010

DNA through graphene nanopores

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a novel technique to fabricate graphene nanopores that can detect individual DNA molecules as they pass through. This technology has the potential to significantly impact DNA sequencing by reading off the sequence base by base in real-time.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 9, 2010

Graphene 2.0: A new approach to making a unique material

Researchers have developed a new method to produce graphene using chemical synthesis, creating a material with improved electronic properties. The new approach allows for the fine-tuning of structures in terms of size, shape, and geometry, making it suitable for commercial mass production.

SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 30, 2010
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Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute develop new method for mass-producing graphene

A new technique enables large-scale production of high-quality graphene at room temperature using a molecular wedge, resulting in undamaged graphene dispersed in water. The researchers used the graphene to build chemical sensors and ultracapacitors with high-performance applications in environmental sensing and energy storage.

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 21, 2010

A 'huge step' toward mass production of coveted form of carbon

Researchers develop a new procedure for mass-producing graphene, a material that could revolutionize electronics devices. The process uses commercially available silicon carbide wafers to produce high-quality graphene with excellent electronic properties.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 9, 2010

A new approach to finding and removing defects in graphene

Brown University researchers have gained new insights into graphene defects through molecular dynamic simulations. They found that oxygen atoms forming double bonds with carbon create irregular holes in the lattice. The team proposes adding hydrogen to remove impurities and heal the holes.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Chemistry·DateJun 6, 2010
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Liquid method: pure graphene production

Researchers have developed a liquid-based method to produce high-quality graphene, which could lead to novel carbon composites and more affordable touch screens. The new technique yields very pure material and has the potential to drive down costs in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 30, 2010

Graphane yields new potential

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to extract hydrogen atoms from graphane, creating spaces that resemble quantum dots. This breakthrough enables precise control over the semiconducting properties of quantum dots, with potential applications in advanced optics, single-molecule sensing, and nanoscale circuitry.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateMay 25, 2010

Hot new material can keep electronics cool

Researchers discovered that multiple layers of graphene retain strong heat conducting properties, making it a promising material for removing dissipated heat from electronic devices. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new technologies to keep laptops and other devices from overheating.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 10, 2010
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Seeing moire in graphene

Researchers at NIST and Georgia Tech have developed a new technique to analyze multilayer graphene, revealing the rotational orientation of graphene sheets and mapping stress fields. The method uses atomic scale moiré patterns to measure strain in graphene layers with high sensitivity.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review B·DateApr 28, 2010

Graphene: What projections and humps can be good for

Researchers investigated how defects in graphene affect its electronic properties. They found that surface quality plays a crucial role in controlling plasmons, which could be harnessed for future technical applications.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateApr 19, 2010

Closing in on a carbon-based solar cell

Indiana University chemists have developed an unusual solution to create large, stable graphene sheets by attaching a 3D bramble patch to each side. This allows for the creation of uniform-sized graphene sheets that can efficiently absorb sunlight, paving the way for cheaper and more sustainable solar cells.

SourceIndiana University·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 9, 2010

Graphene films clear major fabrication hurdle

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully synthesized single-layer graphene films on a dielectric substrate using direct chemical vapor deposition. The method overcomes current fabrication limitations, enabling the production of high-quality graphene films with controlled properties and morphologies.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 8, 2010

With support, graphene still a superior thermal conductor

Researchers found that supported graphene retains exceptional thermal conductivity of up to 600 watts per meter per Kelvin near room temperature. This is significantly higher than copper and silicon thin films currently used in electronic devices.

SourceBoston College·JournalScience·DateApr 8, 2010
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Layered graphene sheets could solve hydrogen storage issues

Researchers have discovered a new material called graphene-oxide-framework (GOF) that can store hydrogen safely and efficiently. GOFs exhibit unique properties, including high hydrogen absorption at low temperatures, making them a promising candidate for gas storage applications.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateMar 17, 2010

A huge step toward mass production of coveted form of carbon

Scientists have developed a simple method to produce high-quality graphene on commercially available silicon carbide wafers. This breakthrough enables mass production of graphene, a material with unique electronic properties that could replace silicon in electronics devices.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalNano Letters·DateMar 10, 2010

Rice researchers make graphene hybrid

Researchers at Rice University have developed a graphene-hybrid material by stitching together graphene and hexagonal boron nitride. This 2D structure offers new possibilities for materials scientists, with electric properties ranging from metallic conductor to semiconductor to insulator.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Materials·DateMar 1, 2010

New graphene 'nanomesh' could change the future of electronics

Researchers at UCLA have created a new graphene nanostructure called graphene nanomesh (GNM), which can open up a band gap in graphene and create a highly uniform, continuous semiconducting thin film. This breakthrough has the potential to enable practical application of graphene as a semiconductor material for future electronics.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateFeb 25, 2010
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An easy way to see the world's thinnest material

The team created fluorescence quenching microscopy (FQM) to image graphene, which overcomes previous limitations in seeing these materials. FQM can be used on a variety of surfaces and requires minimal equipment, making it a promising method for quality control and research.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateDec 23, 2009

Water droplets shape graphene nanostructures

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a way to shape graphene into desired forms using only a nanodroplet of water. The method utilizes weak van der Waals forces between water nanodroplets and graphene, allowing for the creation of complex structures such as capsules, sandwiches, knots, and rings.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalNano Letters·DateDec 17, 2009
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Polymer with honeycomb structure

Researchers from Empa have successfully synthesized a graphene-like polymer with well-defined pores using a 'bottom-up' synthesis method. The new material boasts finer pores than traditional lithographic processes, opening up new possibilities for applications in electronics and other fields.

SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalChemical Communications·DateNov 23, 2009

New study confirms exotic electric properties of graphene

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have successfully demonstrated the fractional quantum Hall effect in clean graphene, a two-dimensional crystalline material. This breakthrough exploits graphene's unique electrical properties to create novel devices and test theoretical models of extreme environments.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalNature·DateNov 17, 2009

Capturing those in-between moments: NIST solves timing problem in molecular modeling

Researchers at NIST have developed a method to calculate the motions and forces of thousands of atoms simultaneously over longer time scales. This breakthrough enables modeling of atomic-scale processes that unfold over time, such as vibrations in crystals, and improves results in fields like nanotechnology and materials science.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review B·DateNov 3, 2009
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Growing geodesic carbon nanodomes

Graphene nanodomes, formed by concentric rings of carbon atoms, offer new insight into graphene growth and potential methods for assembling components of graphene-based computer circuits. The discovery enables varying the size of the carbon domes from a few nanometers to hundreds of nanometers across.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 12, 2009

A splash of graphene improves battery materials

Researchers found that adding graphene to titanium dioxide-based batteries enhances their performance, with electrodes containing graphene charging and discharging faster than those without. This breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive materials.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateSep 22, 2009

A flash of light turns graphene into a biosensor

Researchers from PNNL have developed a DNA-graphene nanostructure that can detect diseases, toxins, and pathogens. The biosensor has potential applications in cancer diagnosis, food safety, and biodefense due to its stability and high sensitivity.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateSep 22, 2009
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Graphene and gallium arsenide: 2 perfect partners find each other

By using a special design and the principle of anti-reflective layers, researchers have made graphene visible on gallium arsenide. This achievement enables the measurement of electrical properties of the new material combination, paving the way for further research and development in electronics.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 16, 2009

Camera flash turns an insulating material into a conductor

Researchers have found a new way to transform graphite oxide into graphene using an ordinary camera flash, which could lead to the production of low-cost transparent and flexible electronics. The process is simple, energy-efficient, and chemical-free.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 12, 2009
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From graphene to graphane, now the possibilities are endless

The discovery of graphane, an insulating equivalent of graphene, may prove more versatile than its predecessor. Graphane retains the thinness, super-strength, flexibility and density of graphene but has a more controlled electrical conductivity, making it suitable for electronic circuits.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalPhysics World·DateJul 31, 2009

Tunable semiconductors possible with hot new material called graphene

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created tunable semiconductors using bilayer graphene, which can change its bandgap and Fermi energy with an applied electric field. This breakthrough enables the creation of reconfigurable electronic devices, potentially holding millions of differently tuned devices.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·DateJun 10, 2009

Bilayer graphene gets a bandgap

Researchers have successfully engineered a tunable bandgap in bilayer graphene, opening the way for nanoscale electronics and photonics. The breakthrough allows for precise control over the bandgap size and doping level, enabling new types of nanotransistors and nano-LEDs.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJun 10, 2009
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Penn materials scientist finds plumber's wonderland on graphene

Engineers from Penn and Sandia National Laboratories demonstrate the formation of interconnected carbon nanostructures on graphene substrate using a simple assembly process. The discovery may lead to new approach of graphene-based electronic devices.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 10, 2009

Graphene yields secrets to its extraordinary properties

Direct measurement of graphene's energy spectrum reveals unevenly spaced energy levels and a 'zero energy state.' The findings support the idea that graphene layers are uncoupled from adjacent layers due to their unique stacking orientations.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateMay 14, 2009

Team of researchers achieves major step toward faster chips

A team of scientists and engineers from Stanford, University of Florida, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created an n-type transistor out of graphene nanoribbon, opening the door to faster, smaller, and more versatile computer chips.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalScience·DateMay 7, 2009
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K-State engineers create DNA sensors that could identify cancer using material only one atom thick

Researchers at Kansas State University have created a graphene-based DNA sensor that can detect cancer cells in blood, leveraging the unique properties of this single-atom thick carbon material. This technology has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering a new frontier in materials science and biology.

SourceKansas State University·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 13, 2009
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Researchers find better way to manufacture fast computer chips

Engineers create method for stamping multiple graphene sheets onto substrate in precise locations, enabling mass production of smaller, faster electronics. The technique holds promise for delivering quantum mechanical effects and enabling new kinds of electronics.

SourceOhio State University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMar 31, 2009

Spring 'blockbuster' movie now showing

Researchers at Berkeley Lab used the world's most powerful transmission electron microscope to observe real-time carbon atom movement around a hole in graphene. The study found that zigzag configurations are more stable than armchair configurations, holding promise for predicting and controlling device stability.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMar 31, 2009