Graphene-based device generates electricity from human motion
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin, graphene-based device that can be placed in fabrics of clothing to generate electricity from human…
Method to characterize nanoparticle dispersion in graphene-based nanocomposites
University of Manchester researchers, from the i-composite lab, have devised a method to characterize the dispersion of nanoparticles in polymer…
Regulation of two-dimensional nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries
Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are advantageous energy storage devices due to their higher specific energy density, lower self-discharge, and lower memory…
Researchers produce robust graphene-based catalyst to split water into hydrogen and oxygen
Scientists have developed a catalyst that can simplify the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen to produce clean energy.…
The Next Big Technology Could Be Nanomaterials
Discoveries surrounding a new class of impossibly small and improbably powerful compounds could reshape the materials industry — and the…
Large single-crystal graphene is possible
Researchers reported the synthesis of a large sheet of monolayer single-crystal graphene. This result allows a leap forward in graphene…
Chemical route towards electronic devices in graphene
The use of graphene in electronic devices requires a band gap, which can be achieved by creating nanostructures such as…
Color-shifting electronic skin could have wearable tech and prosthetic uses
A study from Tsinghua University in Beijing, employed flexible electronics made from graphene, in the form of a highly-sensitive resistive strain…
Turning graphene into gold
Scientists have created a wonder material out of graphite – but the big challenge is how to make a profit…
Novel graphene production method relies on degassed water
Researchers have developed a new graphene production technique that uses degassed water, instead of surfactants to prevent graphene flakes from…