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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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

Conducting the experiment in an ultra-high vacuum kept the graphene surface clean, allowing the diffraction pattern to be observed more clearly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Scientists have now uncovered how graphene can selectively eliminate bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Professor Sang Ouk Kim explained, "This study is an example of scientifically uncovering why graphene can selectively kill bacteria while remaining safe for the human body."

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

The researchers found that graphene oxide carries out what they describe as "selective antibacterial action."

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

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