Graphene in the form of a hexagonal lattice is celebrated like the wonder material and one of the most important scientific discoveries so far. The possibilities of its application seem to be infinite - from energy industry and electronics, through medicine, to sport and food. Learn more about the most surprising ones, which make this thinnest material of the world truly admirable!
Graphene Helping with Deaf-Mute Communication
A group of scientists from China has done an impressive step in making the communication of deaf-mute people much easier while taking advantage of graphene properties. They printed 3D graphene structures and put them into special electronic devices that can translate a sign language into both written text and spoken language. This device is also comfortably wearable, so it can be kept handy anytime for anyone!
Combo of Nanotechnology and Birth Control Instruments
Graphene is the thinnest and strongest material we know so far. What has to do with birth control? Well, scientists have been trying to use its properties for the creation of a new generation of condoms - flexible, extremely resistant but thin at the same time! It might be interesting for you, this research is also supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Waterproof Electronics on the Horizon
Dropping a smartphone to water, is that also your nightmare? Not only the cell phone, almost any electronic device could become waterproof thanks to graphene! A team of engineers from Iowa State University has been trying to create devices with inner circuits made of hydrophobic graphene flakes. Their water resistance and super high conductivity seems to be a jackpot in this game!
No More Cracked Touchscreens
For smartphones, broken touch screens are one of the most frequent reasons for their change. Nowadays, the screens of phones, computers and tablets are made of Indium tin oxide, but in near future it could be replaced by super thin film based on graphene!
Nanotechnological Packaging
Graphene has the ability of blocking the water and oxygen transfer which make it a perfect packaging material. It could be used for packing anything from food to pharmaceuticals, drastically enhancing the expiration of the goods and therefore reducing the waste!
Well, we already use clothes that are boosted with nanomaterials, for example antibacterial socks with silver nanofibers. The adding of graphene fibers to fabrics offers a whole new level of possibilities. Not only antibacterial, anti-static or Thermo clothes could be done. The graphene fabrics might block UV as well! Smart fashion, isn't it?
Futuristic Shoes
When Inov-8, producer of running shoes, and a team of researchers from Manchester University unite, the pair of shoes of supreme quality is about to be created! Don't imagine sneakers completely made of graphene. It was "just" used to increase the other material pros. Result? Extremely flexible and durable footwear that can absorb the impact eventually damaging the joints and bones!
This is just a small taste of how this nanomaterial could improve our lives! We are enthusiastic about all of them and can't wait to see them becoming a part of our daily life!
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