➀ An international team led by Rice University synthesized glaphene, a hybrid 2D material combining graphene and silica glass, exhibiting unique semiconductor properties.
➁ The synthesis involved a custom high-temperature process, leading to stronger interlayer interactions and novel electronic behaviors.
➂ The breakthrough highlights the potential for creating tailored hybrid materials for advanced electronics and quantum devices through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
➀ British climate tech company Levidian and Canadian graphene technology company Zentek have entered an agreement to explore the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in the Middle East.
➁ The collaboration aims to combine expertise in carbon capture, graphene production, and materials development to accelerate the roll out of Zentek’s ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters and other graphene-enhanced products.
➂ Levidian’s patented LOOP system produces clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene by capturing carbon from methane before it’s burned.
The use of graphene in lithium-ion batteries has shown promising potential to significantly improve battery performance. Although technological advancements have been made, the widespread application of graphene-based battery components remains challenging. The article 'Graphene Roadmap Briefs No. 4' published in the journal 2D-Materials highlights the central trends since 2017 and future prospects for the commercialization of graphene in battery technology.
Graphene, due to its unique electronic, mechanical, and chemical properties, is considered a promising material for the further development of lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The publication 'Graphene Roadmap Briefs (No. 4): innovation prospects for Li-ion batteries' summarizes the key progress and challenges in the development and commercialization of graphene-based lithium-ion batteries, focusing on graphene-based silicon anodes.
Graphene can improve the energy density of batteries, offer advantages in fast-charging capabilities, and enhance the stability and lifespan of batteries through its integration into silicon anodes. However, the stability of silicon anodes currently does not match that of conventional graphite anodes. The cost-effective production methods for graphene-based batteries are still lacking, and the prices of graphene and related materials have remained unexpectedly high in the past.
➀ Bellezza's 2D graphene fusion process is being used for CMOS chip assembly, replacing copper with graphene.
➁ The process operates at temperatures below 400 degrees Celsius and as low as 200 degrees Celsius.
➂ This innovation aims to extend Moore's Law and eliminate copper circuits due to their limitations in size and electrical resistance.
➀ This study explores the development of printable graphene inks using polypropylene carbonate (PPC) as a dispersant, suitable for low-surface-tension solvents and low-temperature processing.
➁ The inks exhibit improved dispersion stability and redispersibility, with printed graphene layers showing precise geometries and thickness control.
➂ The electrical conductivity of the printed graphene reaches approximately 2.05 × 10^4 S/m after annealing, making PPC a compatible material for flexible and heat-sensitive substrates.
➀ The Empa opens a new lab focused on harnessing quantum effects in carbon, aiming to pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies including quantum computers.
➁ The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), with research on carbon nanostructures and quantum effects.
➂ The lab features advanced Raster Tunnel Microscopes, allowing precise manipulation and observation of quantum states in carbon nanomolecules, crucial for quantum computing and other technologies.
➀ Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a new carbon material called monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) that is eight times tougher than graphene;
➁ MAC is a two-dimensional, single-atom-thick material with a composite structure of crystalline and amorphous regions, offering increased toughness;
➂ This study opens up new possibilities for advanced material design and has significant implications for applications like wearable technology and advanced sensors.
➀ Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an eco-friendly 3D-printing ink;
➁ This ink is based on graphene and can be used in various fields such as consumer electronics, automobiles, and environmental cleanup;
➂ The ink is versatile and environmentally friendly, as it does not require any additives or chemical solvents.
➀ This study explores a new method to improve the stability of graphene membranes in transmembrane nanofluidic devices by applying a pyrene-based coating.
➁ The researchers developed pyrene-functionalized SiN substrates for graphene membranes and tested device performance by measuring ion transport.
➂ The pyrene layer significantly improved the performance of graphene transmembrane devices, reducing delamination and ion leakage.
➀ MIT and Harvard researchers have made direct measurements of superfluid stiffness in magic-angle graphene, a material showing exceptional properties like unconventional superconductivity.
➁ The findings suggest that quantum geometry plays a crucial role in the superconductivity mechanism of magic-angle graphene.
➂ The measured superfluid stiffness was ten times higher than expected, indicating potential advancements in quantum computing technologies.
➀ A recent study investigates the use of graphene oxide (GO) as a seed coating to enhance maize seedling growth;
➁ The study found that GO seed coatings significantly improved maize seedling growth, with notable increases in root length;
➂ The findings suggest potential applications in agriculture, particularly in suboptimal growing conditions.
➀ The February 2025 issue of Electronics For You features a cover story on 'Do Not Be Fooled By AI Hallucinations.';
➁ Articles discuss innovations like eBeam Lithography for compound semiconductor fabrication, and how Graphene is changing industries;
➂ The issue also includes interviews with industry leaders and startups, along with DIY projects and design ideas.
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➀ Researchers from the University of Ottawa, Iridian Spectral Technologies and Bayreuth University have developed methods to enhance THz nonlinearities in graphene-based structures.
➁ The research aims to unlock the potential for faster, more efficient technologies in wireless communication and signal processing.
➂ The research highlights the importance of these advancements for future communication systems, particularly 6G technologies.
➀ A recent review in Small emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety evaluations of graphene and its derivatives as they expand into various industries.
➁ Existing studies reveal a range of biological responses to graphene, highlighting the complexity of their interactions with living organisms.
➂ The review calls for standardized testing protocols and collaborative efforts among researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to develop robust safety guidelines.
➀ Scientists from Johns Hopkins University, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Washington discovered a new class of quantum states in a specially designed graphene structure: topological electronic crystals in twisted bilayer-trilayer graphene.
➁ Ruiheng Su, an undergraduate student at UBC, discovered a new configuration for the device while working on the experiment at Folk's lab. The electrons in the graphene froze into a perfectly ordered array, flowing smoothly along the sample's borders while remaining immobile inside.
➂ The research reveals that the topological electronic crystal can conduct electricity along its boundaries despite forming an ordered array, opening up new avenues for breakthroughs in quantum information.
➀ Scientists at XPANCEO, in collaboration with Nobel laureate Konstantin S. Novoselov, have developed a method for creating biocompatible, transparent, ultrathin gold films.
➁ These films, as thin as 3.5 nm, can be produced in sizes exceeding 1 square meter, overcoming historical limitations in producing such films.
➂ The films have potential applications in flexible displays, wearable electronics, and advanced medical technologies like neural implants, offering significant improvements in functionality and safety.
