Get to know "Graphene", a future material stronger than diamond

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How can a new material change our world?​

Lightweight, thin, and stronger than a diamond, "graphene" is the perfect example of a material that can change the world. Graphene is a single-atom layer of carbon in a hexagon structure. Many layers together are familiar as graphite.​

Graphene has plenty of stunning properties. It is not only light, thin, and strong. It also conducts electricity and heat. Companies can use it for innovative opportunities like:​

• Bulletproof vests: Graphene is light and thin, making it also ideal for extreme sports equipment. ​

• Enhanced CFRP: Graphene can strengthen carbon fibers for aircraft, automotive, and bicycle components. It can also be used in natural fibers that reduce petrochemical demand.​

• Conductive primer coating: Color coating on plastic material using graphene as an electrical conductor can achieve higher quality. ​

• Conductive rubber: Electrical conductive rubber material can be used for sensors.​

• Smart fabric and textiles: Adding graphene can enhance flexibility and heat preservation and convection to create new innovations in textiles.​

Developing graphene can also create new products for well-being for everyone, as well as reduce resource consumption to save our world. ​

Information from Material Trend 2020: Piyaporn Aroonkriengkrai