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Researchers Aim to Mass-Produce Graphene Nanopetals for Battery Applications

Posted on the 23 October 2013 by Dailyfusion @dailyfusion
These color-enhanced scanning electron microscope images show nanosheets resembling tiny rose petals. The nanosheets are key components of a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose in saliva, tears and urine. The technology might eventually help to eliminate or reduce the frequency of using pinpricks for diabetes testing. (Credit: Purdue University / Jeff Goecker)

Researchers at Purdue University are developing a method to mass-produce a new type of nanomaterial for advanced sensors and batteries, with an eye toward manufacturing in the Midwest. A new application of graphene in battery technology, the material shows promise as a sensor for detecting glucose in the saliva or tears and for “supercapacitors” that could make possible fast-charging, high-performance batteries. Read more »



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