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Graphene comes of age, thanks to large-area production process

Cambridge-based technology company Paragraf has developed a better way to make graphene, unlocking its potential for electronic applications.

04/01/2021 11:41:20

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It’s been 10 years since Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, then scientists at the University of Manchester, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics
for their work on graphene. The extraordinary capabilities of this two-dimensional material, which is made up of a single layer of carbon atoms bonded in a
hexagonal array, led to a burst of interest in graphene.

This excitement about graphene led to the creation of a dedicated lab at the university
to study the material, the launch of a number of start-ups, as well as further academic work on characterising its properties. Yet, we are still to
see the promise of graphene widely exploited, especially in the electronics industry. Something has been holding it back.

Read the full article in the January issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.