graphene

noun graph·ene \ ˈgra-ˌfēn \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Definition of graphene

: an extremely electrically conductive form of elemental carbon that is composed of a single flat sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a repeating hexagonal lattice

Recent Examples of graphene from the Web

Subsequent passes organize the atoms into graphene's signature honeycomb pattern.

— prachi patel, Scientific American, "The Quirkier Uses of Graphene," 16 May 2018
These have a variety of properties—some are semiconductors and have been combined with graphene to make electronic devices.

— john timmer, Ars Technica, "Scientists identify hundreds of atomically thin materials," 11 Feb. 2018
Any working aluminum-graphene technology may be sold to global battery producers or En+ may seek joint ventures.

— yuliya fedorinova, Bloomberg.com, "Russian Tycoon Joins Hunt for Cheap Batteries Using Sodium," 3 Apr. 2018
Huang and his team tested the graphene oxide formulation out on platinum hair samples.

— emilie branch, Allure, "Graphene Allows You to Safely Dye Your Hair Black and Tame Flyaways, Says Study," 21 Mar. 2018
The team of physicists has developed a liquid made from an emulsion of graphene, water and oil.

— emily matchar, Smithsonian, "This Low-Cost, Graphene Device Could Help Monitor a Baby’s Health," 22 Feb. 2018
The new form of concrete looks like ordinary concrete but gets its special properties from the addition of microscopic flakes of graphene, a form of carbon that is one of the world’s strongest materials.

— kate baggaley /, NBC News, "'Green' concrete could be game-changer for construction industry," 2 May 2018
Les Johnson, co-author of a book on graphene, told The Verge in January.

— rachel becker, The Verge, "Hair dye: now with graphene to take away the frizz," 17 Mar. 2018
Of course, there's a catch and that is that at the moment, this graphene dye only works for dyeing your hair black or brown.

— samantha sasso, refinery29.com, "Scientists Have Found A Way To Dye Hair Without Any Damage," 16 Mar. 2018

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