Graphene’s properties
Graphene: the world’s first 2D material. Since graphene’s isolation in 2004 it has captured the attention of scientists, researchers and industry worldwide.
It is ultra-light yet immensely tough.
It is 200 times stronger than steel, but it is incredibly flexible.
It is the thinnest material possible as well as being transparent.
It is a superb conductor and can act as a perfect barrier – not even helium can pass through it.
All this and more. Much more.
Current applications
At The University of Manchester, graphene research is focused on the following applications: Energy; Membranes; Composites and Coatings; Biomedical; Sensors; Electronics.
This is only the start. These are only the first steps. The potential of graphene is limited only by imagination.
