The sound of Graphene could improve it

Researchers from RICE University have discovered that during its production process, Graphene makes different sounds according to the different properties within that particular substance.

The analytical capabilities associated with this new form of quality assurance, mean that the trade-offs between cost, speed, scalability, accuracy and precision could be more closely evaluated than previously thought possible.

This video from RICE University does an excellent job of explaining the research process behind the discovery.

Graphene’s possibilities are endless. This ultra-thin, carbon-pure wonder-material can be used for:

• Anti-corrosion coatings and paints

• Efficient and precise sensors

• Faster and efficient electronics

• Flexible displays

• Efficient solar panels

• Faster DNA sequencing

• Drug delivery

… And many more.

RICE Chemist, James Tour said upon this new discovery: "What these brothers came up with is amazing…" "They are hearing the sounds of synthesis as it is performed, and from that they can determine product type and quality near-instantaneously. This could be an important approach during synthesis to guide manufacturing parameters."

Graphene is key in various industries including automotive and transportation, aerospace, electronics, and construction.

The emergence of this new method of analysis for graphene could lead to previously unseen savings of time and resources for companies in each of the above industries - with the global graphene market size projected to grow from $620 million in 2020 to $1,479 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 19.0% between 2020 and 2025, according to research from Markets&Markets.

With graphene rapidly becoming a more integral part of all of our lives, which parts of your day is graphene essential to?

Sources: phys.org, Research&Markets

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