Graphene

Stacking 2-D materials produces surprising resultsNew experiments reveal previously unseen effects, could lead to new kinds of electronics and optical devices.

Patterning graphene with DNAFolded DNA templates allow researchers to precisely cut out graphene shapes, which could be used in electronic circuits.

Predicted state of atomic collapse seen for first timeResearchers observe a basic quantum-mechanical phenomenon theorized decades ago by pioneers of atomic theory.

How ‘transparent’ is graphene?MIT researchers find that adding a coating of graphene has little effect on how a surface interacts with liquids — except in extreme cases.

Tiny pores in graphene could give rise to membranesNew membranes may filter water or separate biological samples.

One-molecule-thick material has big advantagesMIT researchers produce complex electronic circuits from molybdenum disulfide, a material that could have many more applications.

Graphene’s behavior depends on where it sitsNew findings show that the material beneath the thin carbon sheets determines how they react chemically and electrically.

A new approach to water desalinationGraphene sheets with precisely controlled pores have potential to purify water more efficiently than existing methods.

Karnik, Parra win DOE Early Career Research Program awards

New material shares many of graphene’s unusual propertiesThin films of bismuth-antimony have potential for new semiconductor chips, thermoelectric devices.

Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to lightFinding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.

Layer upon layerMethod holds promise for making two- or three-tier graphene films that could be used for new electronic devices.

New material could lead to faster chipsGraphene may solve communications speed limit