graphene

noun

graph·ene | \ˈgra-ˌfēn

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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

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This drives extra electrons into the graphene, filling up all its energy states and eliminating mobility. — The Economist, "How to fool infrared vision gear into thinking you are not there," 5 July 2018 Money poured in, patent filings skyrocketed and hopes were raised that graphene could change everything from electronics to carbon-fiber composites to biotechnology. — Bloomberg.com, "Zuckerberg Testifies Before Senate Panel," 10 Apr. 2018 To find a better way to make your blond locks black, scientists turned to graphene, a material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms that’s used in electronic devices and a variety of medical applications. — Katie Langin, Science | AAAS, "Enough with the toxic hair dyes. We could use graphene instead," 15 Mar. 2018 One possibility is to have a single-layer graphene sail—just a molecule thick, only 0.345 nanometer. — Scientific American, "Astronomy at the Speed of Light," 3 July 2018 Outside tested Head skis made with graphene and found that the material resulted in a lighter ski without chatter or instability. — Cory Smith, Outside Online, "Inov-8 Launches G-Series Graphene-Infused Running Shoes," 28 June 2018 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

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