GRAPHENE BASICS
What is the number of carbon atom layers in a sheet of graphene?
One
Graphene is stronger than which commonly known strong metal?
Steel
Which two scientists won the 2010 nobel prize in physics for isolating graphene?
Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov
Graphene could improve the performance of which portable electronic devices?
Smartphones and batteries
Wonder Material
What element is graphene made of?
Carbon
Graphene conducts which form of energy better than copper?
Electricity
In what year was graphene first isolated?
2004
Because of its conductivity graphene can be used in which type of transparent electronics?
Touchscreens or flexible displays
What ultra-liked property makes graphene ideal for space exploration?
Low density
What is the shape of the pattern formed by carbon atoms in graphene?
Hexagonal
What percentage of visible light does graphene absorb?
2.3%
At which UK University was graphene first isolated?
The University of Manchester
Graphene is being tested in which industry to create stronger, lighter materials?
Aereospace or Automotive industry
Graphene could lead to faster versions of what device?
Computers
Graphene is derived from which common form of carbon used in pencils?
Graphite
What term describes how easily electrons move through graphene?
High electron mobility
What method was used to isolate graphene from graphite?
Mechanical exfoliation
Graphene based sensors are highly sensitive to what?
Molecules of gases
What is the term for stacked graphene layers at a small angle that show superconductivity?
Magic-Angle Graphene
What common office item was used to first isolate graphene?
Scotch tape
What term describes a material that is only one atom thick?
2D materials
The study of graphene belongs to what broader field of science?
Nanotechnology
Graphene membranes might be used in what process to purify sea water?
Desalination
What European research initiative began in 2013 to explore Graphene’s potential?
The Graphene Flagship