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

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Organization

Rice University

Source

Original Publication Date

July 31, 2017

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