In a classic case of ‘two birds, one stone’, scientists at Rice University have come up with a clever solution for food waste and plastic waste. The solution comes in the form of a new process that can turn bulk quantities of carbon-based materials such as food waste into flash … [Read more...] about This new process turns all kinds of waste into valuable graphene
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Researchers have finally found a greener way to produce graphene
We’ve written about graphene before and for good reason: it is extremely strong, ultra-thin, and has an excellent electrical and thermal conductivity that opens up all kinds of possibilities. The only problem is that producing it is resource-intensive and expensive. But that’s … [Read more...] about Researchers have finally found a greener way to produce graphene
The world might finally make use of graphene’s amazing abilities in a few months
In recent years there's been a lot of fuss about graphene’s marvel-like abilities and how it could make our world much more efficient, but until recently, scientists haven’t actually been able to wrap their heads around a way to produce the material on a commercial scale. A … [Read more...] about The world might finally make use of graphene’s amazing abilities in a few months
Innovative technique could soon allow for faster bone recovery in humans
Scientists have found an innovative treatment technique using carbon nanomaterials that may forever change the way we fix broken bones. A team of researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University tested a new formula of graphene that is biodegradable, mimics bone, attracts stem … [Read more...] about Innovative technique could soon allow for faster bone recovery in humans
Light-powered spacecrafts now a possibility thanks to graphene
The new innovation field opened by the unique properties of the “miracle material” keeps generating new ideas. Of note, this research-based theory by a team of Chinese scientists that graphene sponge could be used to make a light-powered propulsion system for spacecraft that … [Read more...] about Light-powered spacecrafts now a possibility thanks to graphene