Carbon news

Laser takes the strain in giving graphene a band gap

By permanently stressing graphene with a novel laser technique, researchers have been able to provide it with the largest ever band gap.

Wearable polyester batteries produced from 2D materials

Inks made from 2D materials like graphene can be coated onto a polyester fabric in a simple dyeing process to produce electronic components.

Recyclable graphite-cellulose composite stronger than steel

researchers have developed an alternative to plastic in the form of a recyclable composite made from graphite and cellulose extracted from wood pulp

Strain changes the superconducting properties of 2D materials

Scientists have discovered that applying strain to 2D materials such as doped-graphene could increase their critical superconducting temperature.

The great doped nanodiamond bake-off

Scientists have used extremely high pressures and temperatures to dope nanodiamonds with elements such as silicon and argon.

Novel plastic can be broken down and recycled again and again

Scientists have developed a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials of any color, shape or form.

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The ties that bind

Hydrogen binds to 2D, all-carbon graphene quicker than predicted

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New protective layer protects carbon nanotubes from ‘poisoning’

Researchers have developed a new protective layer for carbon nanotubes that can protect them from environmental contamination.

Graphene should make ideal quantum logic gate

A new study proposes that single photons can interact with each other on graphene surfaces, suggesting new designs for optical quantum computers.

New method could capture liquid-like electrons in graphene

Researchers have calculated that applying an oscillating voltage should cause the electrons in graphene to flow like a liquid.

From seaweed to energy storage

Carbohydrates from seaweed are being converted into complex carbon-based structures that can store electrical energy

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‘Deep learning’ agents quickly discover characteristics of 2D materials

‘Deep learning’ agents can accurately determine a 2D material's physical characteristics, such as strength, from minimal data on its structure.

Graphene takes oxygen out of lithium battery fires

A coating of graphene can stop oxygen escaping from the cathode of a lithium battery, helping to prevent the battery from catching fire.

Model shows how copper ‘islands’ become squashed under graphene ‘blanket’

Scientists have developed a model for predicting the shape of metal ‘islands’ sandwiched between or below 2D materials such as graphene.

New cathode material offers best of both worlds for lithium-sulfur battery

Researchers have developed a 'hybrid' cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries that combines an intercalation type material with a conversion type material.