by Don Basile | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog
Graphene is a two-dimensional material with remarkable physical and chemical properties, including high strength, high conductivity, and high flexibility. These properties make graphene an ideal candidate for a variety of applications, including military protective...
by Don Basile | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog, Technology
Whether the discussion centers on e bikes, airplanes or nearly any mode of transport in between, there is an increasing focus on hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. Such systems are far more environmentally friendly, in no small part because their only emissions are...
by Don Basile | Aug 28, 2022 | Blog, Technology
It has been 50 years since man last walked on the moon, but it appears that is about to change. Billionaires have been rocketing into orbit for a while now, and public concerns have likewise announced bold intentions. NASA’s Artemis program, for example, plans to land...
by Don Basile | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog
We already know that graphene, a one-atom-thick layer of carbon discovered in 2004, can be used as a conductor, insulator and filter – that it can even be used to create ultra-light, ultra-thick body armor, as well as wearable electronics. What has recently come to...
by Don Basile | Nov 4, 2021 | Blog
It has long been known that graphene can serve as a superconductor or insulator. But in February 2021, MIT researchers discovered that this material, an atom-thick layer of carbon arranged in a hexagonal pattern, is even more versatile than anyone might have imagined:...
by Don Basile | Oct 28, 2021 | Blog
Concrete and discarded rubber tires represent two of the world’s greatest environmental hazards. Is it possible that a discovery by a team of Rice University scientists earlier this year could help curtail the impact of both? Using the same “flash” process that the...