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Samsung researchers claim graphene breakthrough
The Telegraph ^ | 4/4/2014 | Sophie Curtis

Posted on 04/05/2014 6:51:29 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer

Samsung researchers have developed a new method of synthesising graphene, which they claim could accelerate the commercialisation of the so-called 'miracle material', for use in electronic devices.

Graphene is one of the thinnest, lightest, strongest and most conductive materials know to man, consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure. Its versatility means that it can potentially support a wide variety of applications in electronics, including flexible displays, wearables and other next-generation electronic devices.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: antiappletrolls; applehatingtrolls; graphene; hitech; samsung
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To: Vince Ferrer
Computer chips...high-rez monitors...Piffle! When will I be able to buy graphene super-conducting interconnects and speaker cables for my audio system?
21 posted on 04/05/2014 7:45:15 PM PDT by TrueKnightGalahad (When you´re racing, it’s life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.)
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To: Monty22002

That means that within 4 years or so, Apple will release one at 3x the price of the ‘fairly affordable’ ones and call it a ‘revolutionary game changer’.


22 posted on 04/05/2014 7:45:50 PM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm
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To: TrueKnightGalahad

Think if they can create superconducting power cables out of this. That would be revolutionary.


23 posted on 04/05/2014 7:46:41 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: Nifster
Hope it can be scaled....that always is the problem. Hopeful news at least

The breakthrough in this article is one of scaling, they can create uniform graphene sheets the size of a computer chip wafer. Other graphene applications often don't need regular graphene flakes, but chips do. They can now create chip sized flakes, exactly the size they need.

24 posted on 04/05/2014 7:50:06 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: Vince Ferrer

when one speaks of scaling, we do not mean in the laboratory. Scaling requires one to be able to repeatedly do the thing (yes at larger size) in a cost effective manner. Many times one can accomplish part of the goal (i.e. doing something repeatedly with proper quality) but not in a cost effective manner. that is why I said it is hopeful. We will see what additional work produces


25 posted on 04/05/2014 7:53:15 PM PDT by Nifster
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To: Revolting cat!

Cool. Flying cars are right around the corner.
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I’ve already got one. One more scotch and I’m going for a spin.


26 posted on 04/05/2014 7:57:18 PM PDT by bramps (Go West America!)
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To: Vince Ferrer

computer-screen resolution, that is better than
can be seen,
who cares.
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what is really needed are better
and cheaper batteries for electric cars.


27 posted on 04/05/2014 8:45:35 PM PDT by RockyTx
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To: Revolting cat!
Flying cars are right around the corner.


28 posted on 04/05/2014 9:57:59 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

Kewl, can self-sealing condoms be far away?


29 posted on 04/05/2014 11:11:22 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Mr Ramsbotham
What’s really needed is an effective data input method for small devices.

I agree. I don't want a small phone. Ditched my smart phone and use a 7 inch tablet now.

Have you tried voice input. On my device it keeps up word for word, just missing one every now and then. It even picked up conversation between two of us, as if it was transcribing our conversation. Amazing.

30 posted on 04/05/2014 11:19:49 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; neverdem; ShadowAce
Thanks Vince Ferrer. I'm always impressed with the number of graphene topics.
KEYWORDS: graphene

31 posted on 04/06/2014 9:56:46 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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