Graphene
Sep 18 2008, Jaiyant Cavale

Graphene, the tough material that can stand even a diamond cutter may soon be used in manufacturing microchips. Graphene may soon replace silicon and help manufacture mega batteries. Thanks to the engineers at the University of Texas, electric charge...

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