Move over Kevlar. Graphene is the future of body armor.

Move over Kevlar. Graphene is the future of body armor.

When it comes to protection, Kevlar has long been the standard for body armor. The heat-resistant synthetic fiber was discovered in 1965, and it’s high tensile strength-to-weight ratio makes it five times stronger than steel. It has many uses, but its most well-known...
Graphene can reduce concrete waste

Graphene can reduce concrete waste

Since ancient Rome, concrete has made up the literal building blocks of society. Producing it requires pulling natural resources such as gravel, sand, limestone, and other raw materials. In recent years, the rapid increase in construction has required more concrete,...
Graphene fashions

Graphene fashions

As scientists continue to research how to viably integrate graphene technology into everyday products, we are beginning to see how the wonder material might affect particular industries. One such area that graphene is beginning to enter is that of fashion and...
Graphene prosthetics and the cyberpunk future

Graphene prosthetics and the cyberpunk future

Within science fiction, particularly the subgenre known as cyberpunk, humans augment themselves with various technological devices and prosthetics to enhance themselves beyond human capabilities, or to repair themselves in ways that perfectly replicate body functions....