graphene

British

/ ˈɡræfiːn /

noun

a nanomaterial consisting of one-atom-thick sheets of carbon atoms, with the atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice structure

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Etymology

Origin of graphene

C20: from _graph ( _ite ) + _-ene

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By comparing highly curved wrinkles with nearby areas of flat graphene, the researchers were able to separate the electrical effects produced by curvature from other possible influences.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

"By demonstrating that geometry alone can reshape electrical behavior in graphene, we open a new pathway for designing materials whose properties can be controlled through structure rather than chemistry."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

For example, graphene and molybdenum dioxide nanoparticles are commonly used in gas sensors because their electrical conductivity changes when they absorb gases.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

The same effect was not observed with graphene because its chemically inert surface does not participate in the reaction.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence, for example, is already being used to predict where road faults are most likely to develop and new materials such as graphene are being used to improve highway surfaces.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

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