Technology update
Aug 13, 2008
Graphene flakes stiffen up
Researchers have succeeded in making large sheets of graphene that measure up to 0.1 mm across and have found that the material is extraordinarily rigid, being able to support a thousand times its own weight. This means that the material could be incorporated into different technologies, such as micromechanical systems, and is ideal for use in electron microscopy.
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