MIT scientists 3D printed graphene 10 times stronger than steel and lighter than air

Briefing

MIT scientists 3D printed graphene 10 times stronger than steel and lighter than air

March 1, 2017

Briefing

  • 3D-Printed Material – Scientists at MIT created sponge-like 3D printed graphene using high resolution multi-material 3D printer
  • Methodology – Combined heat and pressure to compress small flakes of graphene, producing various 3D models, and tested them for strength
  • Strong and Lightweight – Had 5% density of steel, while having 10 times its strength, with weight lighter than air
  • Applications – Include development of next-generation materials for airplanes, cars, buildings, and filtration devices

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Source

Original Publication Date

January 9, 2017

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