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Nature 457, 274 (15 January 2009) | doi:10.1038/457274a; Published online 14 January 2009

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Materials science: Bend, fold and stretch

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It is tempting to view graphene as the material of choice for the next generation of electronic devices. The fact that it forms strong, bendable sheets — made from carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice — together with its remarkable electronic properties makes it a promising starting point for flexible electronic applications.

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