How Is Rice University Creating Low-Cost Graphene from Carbon Materials?

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Start date Feb 3, 2020
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Rice University researchers have developed a cost-effective method to produce graphene from various carbon-based materials. The process involves flash heating the materials to approximately 3,000K using electrical discharge, resulting in the formation of single-layer graphene flakes upon cooling. This innovative technique could significantly lower the production costs of graphene, making it more accessible for various applications. The research highlights the potential for using abundant carbon sources in graphene manufacturing. Overall, this advancement may lead to broader utilization of graphene in technology and materials science.

Feb 3, 2020

Tom.G

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Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA have found a low cost way to produce Graphene from just about any Carbon based material. They flash heat it to around 3 000k by electrical discharge and it cools into single-layer flakes.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200127134751.htm

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