Mussel-inspired defect engineering enhances the mechanical strength of graphene fibers
Date | 23rd, Oct 2018 |
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Source | EurekAlert - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers demonstrated the mussel-inspired reinforcement of graphene fibers for the improvement of different material properties. A KAIST research group applied polydopamine as an effective infiltrate binder to achieve high mechanical and electrical properties for graphene-based liquid crystalline fibers.