Simple New Way to Make Graphene

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a new method for fabricating graphene from graphene oxide using a DVD player, as reported in a research article. Participants explore the implications, potential applications, and details of the conversion process, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the innovative use of a LightScribe DVD player to convert graphene oxide into graphene, noting its simplicity.
  • One participant expresses enthusiasm about the potential for high school students to replicate the process as a research project.
  • Another participant questions the specifics of the conversion efficiency and suggests contacting the researchers for more information.
  • There is a mention of the distinction between graphene and graphite, with some uncertainty about the material produced in the video.
  • Participants express curiosity about the future applications of this method, including its potential for use in flexible electronics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the novelty of the method and its potential applications, but there are uncertainties regarding the specifics of the conversion process and the material produced, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved in these areas.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of detailed information on conversion efficiency and the specific characteristics of the graphene produced. The discussion also reflects varying levels of familiarity with the topic among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to researchers in materials science, educators in chemistry, and students looking for innovative project ideas related to graphene fabrication.

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This was fantastic. I will immediately find the article of it. UCLA is good at graphene issue. I had chance to work with Kang Wang in Summer 2011. It was an excellent experience for me.
 
Do you have any idea about how was conversion of graphene oxide to graphene achieved?
 
I dunno, according to the article, the LightScribe DVD laser is reducing the graphene oxide to the graphene. I don't know what the conversion efficiency is. Perhaps you could contact the researchers to ask them.
 
I found the abstract of the research. If you want I can send it to you
 
Nah, it's okay - but post it on here if you want, so that everyone can see.

There might be a lot of people who'd like to try replicating this as a student/research project. I bet even high schoolers could do it, if all you need is a LightScribe DVD and the right plastic. It would be nice if high school chemistry classes could try this out, and then perhaps do measurements on the graphene produced.
 
Quite incredible.

he did say Graphene and not Graphite, right? sounds like Graphite in the video.

Look forward to seeing how this gets used, we've seen bendy screens and electronics before, so roll up computers aren't exactly unfeasable then.
 

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