Mussel-inspired defect engineering enhances the mechanical strength of graphene fibers
Date | 24th, Oct 2018 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers have demonstrated the mussel-inspired reinforcement of graphene fibers for the improvement of material properties. A research group under Professor Sang Ouk Kim applied polydopamine as an effective infiltrate binder to achieve high mechanical and electrical properties for graphene-based liquid crystalline fibers.