Phys.Org (Feb. 17) -- University of Illinois researchers led by MechSE assistant professor SungWoo Nam, have developed a unique single-step process to achieve three-dimensional (3D) texturing of graphene and graphite. Using a commercially available thermally activated shape-memory polymer substrate, this 3D texturing, or "crumpling," allows for increased surface area and opens the doors to expanded capabilities for electronics and biomaterials. Also: ScienceBlog (Feb. 16), R&D Magazine (Feb. 18), Engineering.com (Feb. 18), New Materials News (Feb. 18), AZoNano.com (Feb. 19) IEEE Spectrum (Feb. 20), DOE Office of Science (Feb. 23).
Crumpling graphene
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