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A Superconducting Graphene Sandwich

Calcium atoms sandwiched between two layers of graphene form an ultrathin superconductor that might one day be used in high-speed nanoelectronics.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Keun Su Kim

Nanomaterials and their rather unique properties continue to fascinate (and baffle) researchers. This month's rising scientist Keun Su Kim talks about his work in the field of 2D atomic crystals.

Growing Graphene On A Molten Bed

Using widely available soda-lime glass as a substrate, researchers have grown uniform sheets of graphene that can be used in heating devices.

Synthetic Synapses To Aid Human-Like Electronics

Researchers have built a graphene-based artificial synapse that displays human-like flexibility, paving the way for machines that can learn.

Add Graphene For Super Sensitive Magnetoresistance Sensing

A graphene-based magnetoresistance sensor has proven to be 200 times more sensitive than commercially available ones made of silicon or indium antimonide.

Manipulating Wrinkles To Turn Graphene Into A Semiconductor

Structurally introducing tiny wrinkles to the surface of graphene can turn it into a semiconductor material, scientists say.

Ultrathin Graphene Oxide Lens Developed

A highly flexible lens that is 300 times thinner than a sheet of paper could spur the development of next-generation optical systems.

Third Generation Solar Cells: Semitransparent, Efficient & Low-Cost

An innovative use of graphene has helped researchers develop a semitransparent perovskite solar cell.

Good Vibrations Help Surfaces Stay Clean

Using numerical simulations and experiments, scientists have found that mechanical oscillations can enhance diffusion rates by ten orders of magnitude.