Graphene: The Next Big (But Thin) Thing

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If you haven't heard of it before, you have now. And it may prove to be the next big thing in materials science. SciShow explains what it is, why it's so awesome, and what challenges we face in harnessing its amazing properties. ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: http://dftba.com/artist/52/SciShow Or help support us by subscribing to our page on Subbable: https://subbable.com/scishow ---------- Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scishow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scishow Tumblr: http://scishow.tumblr.com Thanks Tank Tumblr: http://thankstank.tumblr.com Sources: http://www.ibtimes.com/what-graphene-5-incredible-facts-about-miracle-material-you-need-know-1399503 http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/07/09/1222276110 http://www.understandingnano.com/what-is-graphene.html http://www.newscientist.com/special/instant-expert-graphene http://www.physics.org/article-questions.asp?id=67 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/geim-novoselov-physics-novel/

Published 2014-07-15 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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