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Usage of Graphene Sheets in Real Devices Continues to be a Challenge

Graphene, a one-atom-thick form of the carbon material graphite, has been hailed as a wonder material — strong, light, nearly transparent, and an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. But a number of practical challenges must be overcome before it can emerge as a replacement for silicon and other materials in microprocessors and next-generation energy devices.

7 May 2014

New Mathematical Framework Helps Make Accurate Characterizations of Graphene

Scientists studying graphene’s properties are using a new mathematical framework to make extremely accurate characterizations of the two-dimensional material’s shape.

6 May 2014

Modified Mu-Opioid Receptor Attached to Graphene Strips May Aid in Drug Development

Almost every biological process involves sensing the presence of a certain chemical. Finely tuned over millions of years of evolution, the body’s different receptors are shaped to accept certain target chemicals. When they bind, the receptors tell their host cells to produce nerve impulses, regulate metabolism, defend the body against invaders or myriad other actions depending on the cell, receptor and chemical type.

6 May 2014

Researchers Synthesize 3D Nanoporous Graphene with Preserved 2D Dirac Electronic Characters

Three-dimentional (3D) nanoporous graphene with preserved 2D Dirac electronic characters was successfully synthesized by Dr. Yoshikazu Ito and Prof. Mingwei CHEN at Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University.

5 May 2014

Versarien Closes Acquisition of Graphene Start-up Company, 2-Dtech

The University of Manchester is pleased to announce that the acquisition, by Versarien plc, of 85% of the shares in its graphene subsidiary, 2-DTech Limited, has today completed.

2 May 2014

New Technique to Rapidly Synthesize Large-Area Bernal Stacked Bilayer Graphene Films

Researchers at University of California, Santa Barbara, in collaboration with Rice University, have recently demonstrated a rapid synthesis technique for large-area Bernal (or AB) stacked bilayer graphene films that can open up new pathways for digital electronics and transparent conductor applications.

2 May 2014

Researchers Find Way to Change Crystal Structure of Graphene

A University of Arizona-led team of physicists has discovered how to change the crystal structure of graphene, more commonly known as pencil lead, with an electric field, an important step toward the possible use of graphene in microprocessors that would be smaller and faster than current, silicon-based technology.

2 May 2014

Comprehensive Report on Global Graphene Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Market for Graphene to 2020" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 2 May 2014

Mason Graphite Closes Second Tranche Investment in Group NanoXplore

Mason Graphite Inc. ("Mason Graphite" or the "Company") has completed the second tranche of its investment in Group NanoXplore Inc. ("NanoXplore") by investing $350,000 for an additional 20% interest in NanoXplore.

2 May 2014

Advancements in Graphene Could Lead to Flexible, Paper-Thin Cellphones

When silicon became the medium of choice for semiconductors in the 60's, the previous material, germanium, was left behind to the point where few today have ever heard of it. With the rise of graphene, silicon may eventually experience the same fate, relegated to a curiosity at some semiconductor museum.

30 Apr 2014