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Contact: Michael Woods
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American Chemical Society

Balloon

Caption: Scientists have developed the world's thinnest balloon that is impermeable to even the smallest gas molecules. Above is a multi-layer graphene membrane that could be used in various applications, including filters and sensors.

Credit: Credit: Jonathan Alden

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Related news release: American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Aug. 6, 2008


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