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Graphene. Joey Dei Rossi ITMG 100 Section 06. What is Graphene?. Pure Carbon One atom thick sheet Hexagonal Pattern Strongest Material on Earth. Discovering Graphene. Discovered in 2004 by Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov Used scotch tape to peel off layers of graphite. Properties.
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Graphene Joey Dei Rossi ITMG 100 Section 06
What is Graphene? • Pure Carbon • One atom thick sheet • Hexagonal Pattern • Strongest Material on Earth
Discovering Graphene • Discovered in 2004 by Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov • Used scotch tape to peel off layers of graphite
Properties • Super Strength • Excellent Conductivity • Elasticity • Thermal Conductivity • Impermeable
Future Applications • Solar Cells • Ultra Capacitors • Display screens in mobile devices • Membranes for more efficient separation of gases • Components with higher strength to weight ratios
Graphene Developers http://www.graphene-info.com/companies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rphiCdR68TE
References • "The 10 Strangest Facts about Graphene." ZDNet. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.zdnet.com/the-10-strangest-facts-about- graphene-3040093050/>. • "Graphene Companies and Products." Graphene Companies. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.understandingnano.com/graphene-companies.html>. • "Graphene." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphene>. • "What Properties of Graphene Make It Useful for What Type of Technologies?" Quora. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.quora.com/What-properties-of-graphene- make-it-useful-for-what-type-of-technologies>.