Entries by John Are Beukes

Graphene is hydrophilic, not hydrophobic

Researchers have long thought that graphene, a unique form of carbon, repels water, a property known as being hydrophobic. However, a new study published in the journal Advanced Materials has revealed that graphene floating atop water actually attracts it, meaning graphene is actually ‘hydrophilic’.

Graphene membrane to potentially improve efficiency and reduce length of dialysis treatments

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are developing a graphene-based membrane that aims to improve the process of dialysis treatments and reduce treatment times. To achieve these goals, the researchers identified two things that needed addressing: the configuration of the membrane, and the material from which it was made. […]