Graphene, the Miracle Material Explained

Is the future of microelectronics rocketing toward us on a graphene chariot?

This 2D crystal substance is the thinnest, strongest, lightest, most conductive material ever created. It can carry electrons at close to the speed of light, about 100 times faster than silicon, today’s standard computer substrate. Manufactured from abundant carbon, the supply is enormous. It can be used to make transparent, flexible devices that can be integrated into clothing, batteries that recharge in a flash and photovoltaic paint for building exteriors. Other possibilities include flexible phones and spectral sensors able to measure heart rate, food ripeness and pesticide content.