What are #Graphene composites?
One of the simplest and most effective ways of harnessing graphene's potential is to combine it with existing products called composite materials. Most materials only have a single function. Graphene has a variety of properties
Stronger than steel
1 million times thinner than a human hair
More conductive than copper
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Stretchable, transparent and flexible
Multidisciplinary, world's first two dimensional material
How can graphene be used in composites and coatings?
Due to graphene's multifunctionality we can use one material for a variety of uses
We are already seeing some graphene products on the market, specifically sporting goods like running shoes, skis and bicycle tyres
A graphene-based composite aircraft wing could drastically decrease weight, reduce the detrimental effects of lightening strikes and increase fuel efficiency
Globally, corrosion costs more than £1.5 trillion a year
Crash structures combined with graphene could absorb the impact by 20-30%, resulting in less damage to the body of a car
Graphene paint could be used to coat the hull of a ship, preventing it from rusting
Graphene can be used to reinforce concrete and other building materials, which gives designers the potential to build taller buildings www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk
What are #Graphene composites?
One of the simplest and most effective ways of harnessing graphene's potential is to combine it with existing products called composite materials. Most materials only have a single function. Graphene has a variety of properties
Stronger than steel
1 million times thinner than a human hair
More conductive than copper
|
Stretchable, transparent and flexible
Multidisciplinary, world's first two dimensional material
How can graphene be used in composites and coatings?
Due to graphene's multifunctionality we can use one material for a variety of uses
We are already seeing some graphene products on the market, specifically sporting goods like running shoes, skis and bicycle tyres
A graphene-based composite aircraft wing could drastically decrease weight, reduce the detrimental effects of lightening strikes and increase fuel efficiency
Globally, corrosion costs more than £1.5 trillion a year
Crash structures combined with graphene could absorb the impact by 20-30%, resulting in less damage to the body of a car
Graphene paint could be used to coat the hull of a ship, preventing it from rusting
Graphene can be used to reinforce concrete and other building materials, which gives designers the potential to build taller buildings www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk