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Nature 442, 254-255 (20 July 2006) | doi:10.1038/442254a; Published online 19 July 2006
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Materials science: Carbon sheet solutions
Nicholas A. Kotov1
Abstract
When carbon fibres just won't do, but nanotubes are too expensive, where can cost-conscious materials scientists go to find a practical conductive composite? The answer could lie with graphene sheets.
Carbon nanotubes have revolutionized materials science, with their combination of exceptional mechanical strength and unique electrical properties. The media has added to the hype, by enthusing over the way this new form of carbon will transform the transport and electronics industries1.
- Nicolas A. Kotov is in the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136, USA.
Email: kotov@umich.edu
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