Beyond Graphene: MXenes, Hexagonal Boron Nitride, and MoS₂
Graphene’s isolation in 2004 did not merely produce a new material. It established that atomically thin crystals could exist as free-standing sheets at all, which opened a …
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Fundamentals
What graphene is, how it works, and why it matters
Graphene's Thermal Conductivity: The Most Underrated Property in Electronics
When people talk about graphene’s remarkable properties, electrical conductivity and mechanical strength tend to get the most attention. Thermal conductivity — …
Graphene vs. Carbon Nanotubes: Competitors or Complements?
Graphene and carbon nanotubes are the two most prominent members of the carbon nanomaterial family. Both are built entirely from carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal lattices. Both …
Is Graphene Stronger Than Steel? What the Numbers Actually Mean
If you have read anything about graphene, you have encountered the claim: graphene is 200 times stronger than steel. It appears in virtually every introductory article, investor …
Graphene vs. Graphene Oxide vs. Reduced Graphene Oxide: What's the Difference?
One of the most persistent sources of confusion in the graphene industry is the assumption that “graphene,” “graphene oxide,” and “reduced graphene …
What Is Graphene? A Complete Guide to the Wonder Material
In 2004, two physicists at the University of Manchester peeled a layer of carbon from a block of graphite using ordinary adhesive tape — and launched a materials revolution. That …