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Why is this article on the front page of HN? Graphene is old news as are all the "it could revolutionize ....." statements. Nothing is imminent to market, but i
by pistle 13y ago
Why is this article on the front page of HN? Graphene is old news as are all the "it could revolutionize ....." statements. Nothing is imminent to market, but it sure seems like someone wants to acquire investments. No MVP's that can do anything w/o all that sweet investment manna? For something which lends itself to soooooo many applications, we can't even get the mundane out the door?
I may be long-term bullish, but I'm done with the hype.
Let's call it a gold rush and ambiguously tie it to the last monstrous movement - semiconductors. Maybe we should throw some other buzz in about quantum computers and sensor-laden clothing - because everybody has been clamoring to wire up their hoodies.
It, of course, doesn't even mention the toxicity risks. Asbestos is one helluva insulator. Asbestos would compliment graphene very well.
Only missing a link to arxiv.
- Retric 13y agoWhile not sexy pencil's are arguably the oldest use of Graphene. Edit: The argument has to do with the relative smoothness of writing relating to the thickness of the graphite layers laid down. Grapine being ideal.
- ceejayoz 13y agoNo, pencils are not a single atom thick layer of graphite.
- Retric 13y agoThe marks they make can be. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/diy-graphene-how-to-make-carbon-layers-with-sticky-tape/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/diy-graphene-how-t... It apparently also has some use as a lubricant which has something to do with why #2 pencils are smoother than normal. Ed: Graphite also acts as a lubricant but #2 pencils relative smoothness has something to do with laying down more layers of graphine.