Carbon news, August 2015

Laser-burned graphene gains metallic powers

A novel form of graphene with embedded metallic nanoparticles makes a useful fuel cell catalyst.

Manchester scientists reveal new, stable 2D materials

A new fabrication method allows unstable 2D materials to be isolated as single atomic layers for the first time.

Recipients of the 2014 Acta Student Awards

A team of judges have completed the evaluation of nominees for the 2014 Acta Student Awards.

Energy Storage Materials launched at Carbon 2015 conference

Discover new methods for Materials Science

Slow growth not a problem for graphene nanoribbons

Scientists have discovered a way to grow graphene nanoribbons directly on a conventional germanium semiconductor wafer.

Prof. Hui-Ming Cheng wins the Utz-Hellmuth Felcht Award

2015 Materials Today Cover Competition

New form of graphene boasts array of useful properties

Scientists have developed an entirely new material spun out of boron, nitrogen, carbon and oxygen.

Diamond puts a new shine on friction-free graphene

A novel combination of graphene wrapped around nanodiamond particles can reduce friction to near zero.

Top 10 Materials News from June 2015