Carbon news, June 2019

A novel polymer/carbon composite matrix with lithium microparticles could enhance the capacity and safety of lithium-metal batteries.

Antennas made from carbon nanotube films are just as efficient as copper for wireless applications, while also being tougher and more flexible.

Inspired by polar bear hairs, scientists have created an elastic, lightweight heat-insulating material made from hollow carbon tubes.

A new sulfur-based cathode material for lithium batteries is more energy-dense and environmentally friendly than traditional cathode materials.

The electronic properties of the 2D semiconductor tungsten disulfide can be dramatically changed by doping it with carbon-hydrogen molecules.

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

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