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What is the news?
The Kerala government has announced the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre.
What is Graphene?
Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice.
It is the thinnest, most electrically and thermally conductive material in the world. It is also flexible, transparent and incredibly strong.
Application of Graphene
Biomedical: Graphene’s unique properties allow for ground-breaking biomedical applications. Targeted drug delivery; improved brain penetration; DIY health-testing kits and ‘smart’ implants.
Composites and Coatings: One of the simplest and most effective ways of harnessing the potential of graphene is to combine it with existing products – so-called composite materials.
Electronics: Graphene has the potential to create the next-generation of electronics, currently limited to sci-fi. Faster transistors; semiconductors; bendable phones and other electronics.
Battery: Graphene could dramatically increase the lifespan of a traditional lithium-ion battery, meaning devices can be charged quicker – and hold more power for longer.
Graphene Membranes: Graphene oxide membranes are capable of forming a perfect barrier when dealing with liquids and gasses. They can effectively separate organic solvent from water and remove water from a gas mixture to an exceptional level.
Sensors: Ultra-sensitive sensors made from graphene could detect minute dangerous particles, helping to protect potentially dangerous environments.
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre to come up in Kerala” published in Indian Express on 3rd Feb 2022.
