WHAT IS GRAPHENE ?
- Single layer of Carbon atoms
- Hexagonal lattice structure
- Single Layer of Graphite
- Isolated in 2004 by two researchers at the University of Manchester using sellotape
THE PROPERTY OF GRAPHENE
- High electrical conductivity
- 200 times stronger than steel
- Thin and lightweight
- High thermal conductivity
- Very high transparency
- Flexible
- Anti corrosion
- Antiseptic
- Fire retardant
- Lubricant
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GRAPHENE’S ‘WONDER MATERIAL’ REPUTATION STEMS FROM ITS SUPERLATIVE PROPERTIES
- It is a million times thinner than a piece of paper
- Yet stronger than diamond
- A two-dimensional layer of carbon that conducts heat and electricity better than copper
POTENTIAL USES OF GRAPHENE
- Touch screens in devices
- Water filtration systems
- Medical sensors & drug delivery
- Wearables
- Transport
- Energy storage: flexible graphene membrane
- Energy generation: photovoltaic cell
- Carbon-nanotube membranes
- Electronics
- Sensors
- Electrodes
- Faster processors for computers
- Electric vehicles and related technologies
- Batteries
- Supercapacitors
- Smart grid
- Construction additives
- Packaging
- Fibre – carbon fibre composites
- Polymer composites
- Asphalt
- High performance concrete
- Manufacturing equipment
- Coating products
- Inks
- Sports equipment
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