Graphene sandwich modelling and cutting

I wanted to share a video and an article about modelling a several layer thick graphene composites. In the video, the material is being cut by an ion beam, re-positioned at a very small scale.

Graphene facts graphical presentation

If you wanted to learn more about graphene in a user friendly way, you could check out the visual map at:
http://www.visualcapitalist.com/portfolio/graphene-the-2d-material-that-could-change-everything

Graphene adds efficiency to artificial photosynthesis

Korean scientists have proven higher efficiency by combining graphene itself in the process of artificial photosynthesis. Graphene figures here as a photo-catalyst. This can be used to produce fine chemicals/fuels made with solar energy.

See the source at phys.org for more info.

Now graphene can repair itself

A new property of graphene has been discovered, it can repair itself spontaneously after holes have been made to its fabric.

It rebuilds itself from available atoms of carbon in its vicinity.


Sources:
Nano Letters
Gizmodo

Graphene affects the prices of raw materials

I was thinking of how to visualize the graphene production cost on this site. Then my friend (Armin Roehrl) shared an information on how the graphite prices are going up. This is a significant opportunity for investment.

I would also check out this interview about the prices and future of graphite mining to get a good sober overview where to start and what to look for.

Video: Why should Europe invest in graphene?

Nice video with people from science around the Europe explaining why graphene is an important discovery and why it should be invested into.