New materials for the field of technology

European physicists have successfully fabricated a new material, called artificial graphene, that promises to revolutionize the technology.

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Artificial graphene made from traditional semiconductor materials can be used to make lighter, more electronic, optical devices, and at the same time reduce their size.

Artificial graphene structure - (Photo: University of Luxembourg)

According to a report in Physical Review X, experts from the University of Luxembourg said the application of new materials including solar cell, laser light or LED.

Graphene, a honeycomb complex with a single atom thickness, is durable, flexible, electrically conductive and transparent, has proven its potential in the field of science and technology.

Meanwhile, artificial graphene has the same structure as honeycomb, but instead of being combined with carbon atoms, experts use semiconductor crystals with nanometer thickness.

Nano-crystals allow for manipulation to change the size, shape and chemical properties, allowing it to become a suitable material for various tasks.