Making Graphene Tunable (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Making Graphene Tunable

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Graphene, a super tough wonder material, hasn't made it into electronics yet because it doesn't conduct an electric current on its own. Researchers used a laser technique to permanently stress graphene into a structure that allows the flow of electric current.

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Purdue University image/Gary Cheng

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