Hybrid (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Rice University

Hybrid (1 of 2)

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Seven-atom rings (in red) at the transition from graphene to nanotube make a new hybrid material from Rice University a seamless conductor. The hybrid may be the best electrode interface material possible for many energy storage and electronics applications.

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Tour Group/Rice University

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