So, What is Graphene
There is a lot to cover, but this video will get you up to speed.
When was it discovered?
Graphene was isolated in 2004 at The University of Manchester by Professor Andre Geim and Professor Kostya Novoselov earning a Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of what is now referred to as a “wonder material”.
What are some of its’ properties?
In its natural form Graphene is 100-200 times stronger than steel, it can stretch up to 20 times its natural form, it has the highest electron mobility of any material (100 times more than silicon), it has the highest thermal conductivity of any material (one level of magnitude greater than copper), in a monolayer form it allows nearly 98% of visible light to permeate (nearly transparent), and is one the lightest materials ever discovered.
What is it?
Graphene is a single layer of graphite , the carbon-based material found in pencil lead. When isolated in its natural form, Graphene is a single atom-thick layer of carbon atoms that are arranged in a hexagonal, flat lattice structure.
Why isn’t everyone using it already?
To date, no known private, public or academic institution have successfully developed an affordable or scalable method to mass produce Graphene materials while maintaining it’s functional integrity. As a result, technology barriers have impeded the ability for commercial markets to adapt the use of Graphene in end-user products (until Atom Threads).
Why is it so important?
In its natural form, Graphene is the only material classified by scientist as two-dimensional (since it is one atom thick) and is considered the lightest, strongest, & most conductive material known to humankind.
How did Atom Threads do it?
With over 20 scientists ranging from nano-materials engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers, polymer engineers, textile engineers (but not limited to), and years of persistence, Atom Threads’ team found the first practical method of producing both conductive and mechanically strong Graphene Fibers. One of the primary initiatives was to ensure the production process could be scaled and final product could integrated into existing product supply chains.