New graphene based electrode to boost solar power
The "groundbreaking" prototype created by researchers from RMIT University in Australia could be the answer to the storage challenge still holding solar back as a total energy solution.
Apr 02, 2017, 16:20 PM ISTGraphene may help generate power from rain
Solar cells could generate electricity even during rains by making use of the 'wonder material' graphene, scientists say.
Apr 10, 2016, 16:54 PM ISTScientists detect mysterious new state of matter
The state, known as a quantum spin liquid, was found in a two-dimensional material with a structure similar to graphene.
Apr 08, 2016, 17:46 PM IST'Smart wallpaper' that absorbs light, heat to power homes
Just one atom thick, graphene is very strong but traditionally inefficient at light absorption.
Feb 28, 2016, 12:32 PM ISTGraphene can efficiently filter nuclear waste
The 'wonder material' graphene can be used to clean up nuclear waste by filtering different isotopes of hydrogen, a new study has found.
Jan 06, 2016, 14:04 PM ISTScientists claim to have found new template for bone regrowth
Graphene based polymer nanocomposites are processed differently while making 2-D substrates and 3-D scaffolds.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:28 PM ISTGraphene improves microphone sensitivity by 30 times
Scientists have developed a graphene-based microphone which is nearly 32 times more sensitive than microphones of standard nickel-based construction.
Nov 27, 2015, 14:36 PM ISTGraphene could revolutionise night-vision technology
The concept of humans - or aliens - having the power to see in the infrared to help fight enemies in the dark has been around for decades.
Nov 05, 2015, 18:15 PM ISTChinese scientists discover 'super-material'
Chinese scientists have discovered a "super material" that is as light as a balloon yet strong as metal, the media reported on Sunday.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:11 PM ISTCooler computers, smartphones using graphene
Almost half of the total energy used in running a computer goes in cooling it down. That is going to change now.
Jul 11, 2015, 18:08 PM ISTChinese firms launch world's first graphene phones
Two Chinese firms have beaten global competition to launch phones with touch screens, batteries and thermal conduction incorporating graphene, a recently isolated material with outstanding electrical, chemical and mechanical properties.
Mar 02, 2015, 22:06 PM IST