Rice University researchers created graphene material from heating pinewood with lasers

Briefing

Rice University researchers created graphene material from heating pinewood with lasers

August 1, 2017

Briefing
  • Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) – Rice University researchers made laser-induced graphene material by heating pine wood with laser
  • Ideal Laser Heat – Discovered laser at 70% power produces most ideal pine laser-induced graphene (P-LIG) layer 800 micrometers deep
  • P-LIG Advantages – Uses abundant renewable wood as opposed to non-renewable polyimide plastic previously used, and more suitable for 3D graphene printing
  • Potential Applications – Include biodegradable electronics which can reduce landfill from electronic devices, electrodes for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, energy storage supercapacitors, and integrating solar energy for photosynthesis
  • Project Supporters – Include The Air Force Office of Scientific Research and NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center

Accelerator
Advanced Materials, Batteries, Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Management, Climate Change and Environment

Organization
Rice University

Source

Original Publication Date
July 31, 2017

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