graphene foam

Squishy when cold—Graphene foam retains elasticity at cryogenic temperatures

By Lisa McDonald / April 30, 2019

Researchers from Nankai and Rice universities found their 3D cross-linked graphene foam could retain its reversible and robust compressive elasticity at temperatures near absolute zero, a property not observed previously for any other bulk material.

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Graphene foam could be just the prescription for arthritis sufferers

By Faye Oney / July 13, 2018

Researchers showed bioscaffolds out of graphene foam mixed with animal cells could eventually replace cartilage destroyed by osteoarthritis. The military may also use the research to treat musculoskeletal injuries in the field.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Faye Oney / July 11, 2018

A solar cell that uses bacteria to convert light to energy, a “bioscaffold” from graphene foam that helps grow new cartilage, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 11, 2018.

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New method of making graphene uses 3-D laser printer, powdered sugar, nickel powder

By Faye Oney / June 27, 2017

Scientists at Rice University and Tianjin University have developed a method of making graphene foam blocks out of powdered sugar and nickel powder using 3–D laser printing—an approach that could pave the way for mass production of graphene.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / August 13, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest for August 13, 2014.

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