Some forty years later the advances in materials, product from R&D are finally moving forward and in many cases rapidly.
A nitrogen dioxide atom blocked by the mesh-like structure of graphene. (Source: Manchester University)
17 January 2013 - It’s strong as diamond, flexible as rubber, it conducts electricity and can heal itself when damaged, but are there any uses for graphene that could help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions?
Scientists and researchers are rushing to find applications for the one-atom thick carbon sheets discovered by Nobel prize winning physicists at Manchester University.
The radical combination of properties opens up new possibilities for those looking for applications and race for patents is now on.
Already there are new opportunities for this particular form of carbon to cut the creation of some of its less useful family members.
More than 7000 graphene patents have been filed with China (2204) and the USA (1754) leading the way.
Its potential for use in microelectronics is capturing the attention of big tech firms including IBM and Samsung who have more than 500 patents between them. read more>>>
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