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May 30, 2014

Supersonic spray delivers high quality graphene layer
Chicago IL (SPX) May 30, 2014
A simple, inexpensive spray method that deposits a graphene film can heal manufacturing defects and produce a high quality graphene layer on a range of substrates, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Korea University. Their study is available online in the journal Advanced Functional Materials. Graphene, a two-dimensional wonder-material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms, is strong, transparent, and an excellent conductor of electricity. It has potential ... read more

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