Carbon news, October 2015

A new patterning process can fabricate electrically-conductive features as small as 4nm onto individual graphene oxide sheets.

Circular nanohoops containing both carbon and nitrogen atoms represent a new class of organic semiconductor.

A new tri-lab consortium in the US will aim to design new solid-state materials for storing hydrogen gas.

A unique and novel type of nanoribbon could enhance the efficiency of organic solar cells.

A speedy way to produce graphene aerogels for use in energy applications, catalysis and environmental clean-up could be one step closer....

A new type of anode made from mushrooms could lead to lithium-ion batteries that increase capacity with repeated charging.

Materials Today now invites researchers to propose projects that fit within the scope of the Grand Challenge.

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