Graphene

Graphene is a carbon-based material which is a single layer of graphite. It has a similar bonding structure to carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. They are excellent conductors of heat and electricity and are about 100 times stronger than steel. A thin sheet of graphene is almost transparent, making it an extremely strong substitute for glass.

Other uses for graphene include electronics, biological engineering, filtration, lightweight/strong composite materials, photovoltaics, energy storage, paints and coatings, lubricants, oils and functional fluids, capacitors and batteries, thermal management applications, display materials and packaging.

Applications include:


 * nanocoils
 * nanoribbons
 * quantum dots
 * carbon fiber
 * aerogel
 * solar cells
 * light-emitting diodes (LED)
 * replacing silicon in high-performance electronic devices
 * touch panels, smart windows and touch screens on phones
 * due to heat-resistance up to 3000 °C, used in reentry shields for missile nosecones, solid rocket engines, high temperature reactors, brake shoes and electric motor brushes.
 * tennis racquets
 * graphene-infused printer powder and 3D printer materials