Capillary condensation is a textbook phenomenon and omnipresent in our world. For example, children playing on the beach rely on this universal process to hold their sandcastles together. Despite its importance scientists have had to… Read More »Science of sandcastles is clarified, finally
A stretchable system that can harvest energy from human breathing and motion for use in wearable health-monitoring devices may be possible, according to an international team of researchers. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed a rapid, ultrasensitive test using a paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect the presence of the virus in less than five minutes. It uses a graphene biosensor and is adaptable to other… Read More »Paper-based electrochemical sensor can detect COVID-19 in less than five minutes
Researchers have revealed a breakthrough method that could lead to autonomous robotic control and therefore precise fine tuning of the ‘twist’ between atom-thin 2D materials layers stacked in a superlattice structure — a pioneering device… Read More »Novel method to fine tune ‘twistronics’
Lithium-ion batteries that function as high-performance power sources for renewable applications, such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics, require electrodes that deliver high energy density without compromising cell lifetimes. Researchers investigate the origins of degradation… Read More »Creating higher energy density lithium-ion batteries for renewable energy applications
Trapping and controlling electrons in bilayer graphene quantum dots yields a promising platform for quantum information technologies. Researchers have now achieved the first direct visualization of quantum dots in bilayer graphene, revealing the shape of… Read More »Direct visualization of quantum dots reveals shape of quantum wave function
Scientists are working to create neuromorphic computers, with a design based on the human brain. A crucial component is a memristive device, the resistance of which depends on the history of the device – just… Read More »New insights into memristive devices by combining incipient ferroelectrics and graphene
A team of researchers has amplified 3D graphene’s electrical properties by controlling its curvature. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Why do certain materials emit electrons with a very specific energy? This has been a mystery for decades – scientists have now found an answer. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Which photophysical properties does carbyne have? New research has led to a greater understanding of the properties of this unusual form of carbon. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily