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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

Water lilies inspire scientists to create large-scale graphene films

Researchers at Northwestern University developed a novel method to assemble graphite oxide sheets into continuous membranes, overcoming conventional thin-film processing limitations. This breakthrough enables the creation of high-quality graphene devices with high successful yields and potential applications in energy-related fields.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJan 29, 2009

Molecular memory a game-changer

Researchers at Rice University have developed a graphene-based memory device that can store large amounts of data in a two-dimensional array. This technology increases storage capacity by a factor of five and consumes virtually no power.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 21, 2008

By adding graphene, researchers create superior polymer

Researchers at Northwestern University and Princeton University created a new kind of polymer that incorporates functionalized, exfoliated graphene sheets, exhibiting extraordinary thermal and mechanical properties. The polymer's electroconductivity is also being studied to create optically transparent conducting polymers.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 19, 2008

Graphene-based gadgets may be just years away

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed tiny liquid crystal devices with graphene electrodes, paving the way for computer and TV displays based on this technology. The graphene-based films are highly transparent and conductive, making them ideal for applications in various electro-optical devices.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 30, 2008

Graphene sniffs out dangerous molecules

Researchers have created graphene-based devices that can detect individual molecules of a toxic gas, offering potential applications for detecting hidden explosives and deadly carbon monoxide. The discovery was made by Dr Kostya Novoselov and Professor Andre Geim at the University of Manchester.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 29, 2007

Invisible for electrons

Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research and University of Manchester fabricate ultra-thin membranes made of graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms. The membranes have demonstrated stability comparable to corrugated cardboard despite their thinness.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMar 6, 2007