Flattening nanotubes produces better graphene

Scientists in China have flattened carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to improve the quality and yield of graphene.

One potential use of graphene is to produce better transparent conductors for touchscreen phones

Since its isolation in 2004, graphene (single-layer graphite) has become a worldwide phenomenon and, with its incredible properties, is expected to have a huge impact in various fields. However, one of the biggest obstacles to its widespread industrial use is large scale production.

Read the full article in Chemistry World

Precise unzipping of flattened carbon nanotubes to regular graphene nanoribbons by acid cutting along the folding edges
Yan-Ru Kang ,  Ya-Li Li and Min-Yang Deng
J. Mater. Chem., 2012, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C2JM33385F

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