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What is graphene from a physics standpoint? Why do I keep hearing that graphene is considered to be such a major breakthrough? How is graphene going to transform the world?
okarin314 said:What is graphene from a physics standpoint? Why do I keep hearing that graphene is considered to be such a major breakthrough? How is graphene going to transform the world?
Lok said:Graphene is not novel.
UltrafastPED said:Sure it is ... it was thought to be impossible prior to the demonstration of its existence in 2004! So all of the practical research has been in the last few years!
Graphene (and other 2D materials) are just getting started. Novel = New.
Lok said:I meant that it was in nature all along in graphite. Let's not forget the details of it's "discovery".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphene#mediaviewer/File:Nobelpriset_i_fysik_2010.tif
Lok said:I did not know it was thought of as impossible though.
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice structure. It is the thinnest and strongest material known to exist, with a tensile strength 200 times greater than steel.
Graphene's unique properties can be attributed to its hexagonal lattice structure and the strong covalent bonds between its carbon atoms. It also has high electrical and thermal conductivity due to the mobility of its electrons.
Some recent breakthroughs in graphene research include the development of a method to produce large quantities of high-quality graphene, the creation of flexible and transparent graphene-based electronic devices, and the discovery of new potential applications in areas such as filtration, energy storage, and biomedicine.
Graphene has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including electronics, energy, healthcare, and transportation. Its lightweight and durable nature makes it ideal for use in products such as batteries, solar cells, and biomedical devices. It also has the potential to greatly improve the efficiency and performance of current technologies.
Despite its numerous potential applications, there are still challenges in the widespread adoption of graphene. These include the high production costs, the difficulty in integrating it into existing technologies, and the potential health and environmental impacts of its production and disposal.