Researchers use 3D graphene paper to create metal-free thin-film supercapacitors with 200 V output
Researchers from Guangdong University of Technology and Georgia Institute of Technology recently developed a method to achieve thin-film supercapacitors (TFSCs) without using metal parts or traditional separators. Their tiny 3.8 cm³ device is even capable of...
Quantum tunneling mystery solved after 100 years—and it involves a surprise collision
For the first time ever, scientists have watched electrons perform a bizarre quantum feat: tunneling through atomic barriers by not just slipping through, but doubling back and slamming into the nucleus mid-tunnel. This surprising finding, led by POSTECH and Max...
Graphene oxide enables novel coating for long-term protection against bacteria
Researchers at the University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute, in collaboration with medical technology company T. J. Smith and Nephew Limited, have developed a new type of antimicrobial coating that could improve hygiene across healthcare, consumer,...
Decades of chemistry rewritten: A textbook reaction just flipped
Penn State researchers have uncovered a surprising twist in a foundational chemical reaction known as oxidative addition. Typically believed to involve transition metals donating electrons to organic compounds, the team discovered an alternate path—one in which...
Chinese team observes rare quantum friction effect in folded graphene
Researchers from China's Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (Chinese Academy of Sciences) have observed the quantum friction phenomenon at solid-solid interfaces for the first time, making a significant breakthrough in quantum friction research. By folding...
Black Swan Graphene updates on recent progress
Black Swan Graphene has provided an update on its ongoing commercial initiatives, underscoring the success of its strategic approach to providing Graphene-Enhanced Masterbatch™ or GEM™ (“GEM“) to the polymer industry. This model, which involves working closely with...
New method helps assess mechanical behavior of graphene nanosheets that contain defects
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Nagoya University have created a new way to study the mechanical behavior of graphene nanosheets. The technique enables direct measurement of bending rigidity in sheets...
You’ve never seen atoms like this before: A hidden motion revealed
A pioneering team at the University of Maryland has captured the first-ever images of atomic thermal vibrations, unlocking an unseen world of motion within two-dimensional materials. Their innovative electron ptychography technique revealed elusive “moiré phasons,”...
Crumpled graphene oxide membranes could enable both permeability and selectivity of H2 and CO2
Separating gases efficiently is important for applications like hydrogen production and carbon dioxide capture. Gas separation membranes, especially those made from graphene oxide (GO), show promise because they can selectively allow certain gases to pass through....