Asphaltenes, a carbon-rich by-product of crude oil production, can be used as a feedstock for making graphene, according to a new study (Sci. Adv. 2022, DOI:10.1126 ...

Two decades ago, two scientists were playing around with sticky tape on a Friday night when they discovered the "miracle" material that went on to earn them a Nobel Prize. Graphene, a single layer of ...

Graphene’s unique properties continue to drive breakthroughs from quantum computing to sustainable concrete. As research accelerates, its role in next-generation technologies is becoming clearer, and ...

False. Graphene oxide was used as a tool in the lab during the vaccine’s development—not as an ingredient in the vaccine itself. A post on Facebook suggests that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine contains ...

Researchers have showcased the first functional graphene semiconductor. The discovery could change computing and electronics forever. Scientists have made a breakthrough in electronics, creating the ...

Recent research has found a new way to make graphene that adds structural defects to improve the performance of the material that could have benefits across a range of applications—from sensors and ...

Graphene is often regarded as one of the strongest known materials. It is about 200 times stronger than steel while remaining exceptionally lightweight and flexible. 1 Despite these advantages, ...

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough by generating quantum spin currents in graphene—without relying on bulky magnetic fields. By pairing graphene with a magnetic material, they unlocked a ...