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Graphene — An exciting two-dimensional material for science and technology

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One atom thick graphene is derived from graphite and is a new material; however, graphite has been a part of human history for centuries. In this article we discuss why it generates so much excitement in a wide variety of scientific disciplines. We emphasize its electronic and mechanical properties with an eye towards applications that may impact our lives sooner, rather than later. We also review methods to make this wonder material, including the famous ‘scotch-tape’ technique that led to the Nobel-Prize winning research.

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  1. Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai, 400005, India

    Mandar M. Deshmukh & Vibhor Singh

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Mandar is a faculty member at TIFR and is interested in the broad area of nanoscience. His hobbies include photography and long distance running.

Vibhor is a PhD student at TIFR and got his MSc from IIT Roorkee.

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Deshmukh, M.M., Singh, V. Graphene — An exciting two-dimensional material for science and technology. Reson 16, 238–253 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-011-0029-9

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