Researchers at Penn State and Shinshu University in Japan have developed a simple, scalable method of
making graphene oxide (GO) fibers that are strong, stretchable and can be easily scrolled into yarns with strengths approaching that of Kevlar.
A few years ago, his lab
made graphene oxide — a functional form of graphene — and fabricated it into a multilayer, micrometer - thick, paper - like membrane.
Not exact matches
It is hoped that
graphene -
oxide membrane systems can be built on smaller scales
making this technology accessible to countries which do not have the financial infrastructure to fund large plants without compromising the yield of fresh water produced.
Dr Joshi said: «The new treatment system is
made by converting naturally occurring graphite into
graphene oxide membranes that allow high water flow at atmospheric pressure, while removing virtually all of the organic matter.»
Graphene oxide is a common intermediate for graphene and graphene - derived materials made from graphite, which is a crystalline form of
Graphene oxide is a common intermediate for
graphene and graphene - derived materials made from graphite, which is a crystalline form of
graphene and
graphene - derived materials made from graphite, which is a crystalline form of
graphene - derived materials
made from graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon.
To
make a moisture - driven crawler, the researchers cut flash - treated
graphene oxide into an insect shape with four legs.
Other groups have shown that
graphene oxide can be
made moisture responsive through a chemical reaction called reduction, which removes oxygen from molecules.
The researchers also
made a claw shape by sticking together eight 5 - by - 1 millimeter ribbons of flash - treated
graphene oxide in a star shape.
An electron microscope image shows flake - like nanoplatelets
made of
graphene quantum dots drawn from coal and
graphene oxide sheets, modified with boron and nitrogen.
«Unlike standard methods for manipulating the properties of
graphene oxide, our process can be implemented under ambient conditions and is environmentally - benign,
making it a promising step towards the practical integration of
graphene oxide into future technologies.»
To
make all that possible, the engineers developed computer - controlled laser technology that selectively irradiates inkjet - printed
graphene oxide.
3D - printing bacterial ink onto sheets of
graphene oxide could
make precise patterns of highly - conductive material in a cheaper and easier way
Scientists at the University of Ulster's Nanotechnology Institute and collaborators from Peking University and University of Oxford have developed reduced
graphene oxide / platinum supported electrocatalysts (Pt / RGO) that could
make fuel cells more efficient and more resistant to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Past attempts at
making nanoscrolls started with
graphene oxide in its un-reduced or partially reduced states.
The wallpaper is
made from fire - resistant materials like
graphene oxide and hydroxyapatite nanowires.