Carbon news, September 2017

Holey graphene promises better energy storage

Nanostructured graphene-niobia composite provides a framework for electron transport and tunable pores for the rapid movement of ions.

Graphene and quantum dots help CMOS see the difference

Graphene and quantum dots combined with CMOS integrated circuits create a broadband image sensor that works as a digital camera.

The DCM2017 Early Career Research Award winner announced

One study uncovers novel properties in two 2D materials

A single study has found that graphene displays superlubricity and that hexagonal boron nitride is as strong as diamond but lighter and more flexible.

Carbon Journal Prize 2017 winner: Dr. Boris Dyatkin

Silicon particles make effective battery anode material

Scientists have quadrupled the capacity of the anode in lithium-ion batteries by simply replacing graphite with silicon.

Rare earth metals can tune graphene’s electronic properties

By sandwiching rare earth metals between layers of graphene, scientists have been able to control its band gap.

Scientists turn fallen leaves into supercapacitor electrodes

Scientists have developed a way to convert fallen leaves into a porous carbon material for use as a supercapacitor electrode.

Peruvian innovator is recipient of Materials Today Embracing Challenge award

Fernando Torres recipient of 2017 Embracing Challenge award

Introducing the Materials Today book series

Coming soon, to a bookshelf near you.

Nanodiamonds can stop short-circuits in lithium-ion batteries

Adding nanodiamonds to the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries can help prevent the formation of short-circuiting dendrites.

Electricity on the go with stretchy carbon nanotube yarns

Novel yarns made from carbon nanotubes can generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted.

Carbonated water puts fizz into graphene manufacture

Carbonated water offers a greener way to remove graphene produced by chemical vapor deposition from metal substrates.