Dr Michelle Dickinson, also known as Nanogirl, is an Auckland University nanotechnologist who is passionate about getting Kiwis hooked on science. Its unique structure is made purely of carbon atoms bonded together in a single-layered hexagonal honeycomb lattice which gives it remarkable electrical properties and amazing strength for its weight. Related Content Michelle Dickinson: Science & tech Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson: Micro-response to major problem Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson: The robot that can read bedtime storiesThere are several ways that graphene is produced. Scientists in Australia this week published exciting research in the journal Nature Communications describing their cheap and easy method of producing graphene on nickel surfaces using soybean oil at room temperature. This heat causes the oil to break down into smaller building blocks, which further dissociate into carbon atoms and dissolve into the nickel substrate.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 03, 2017 15:56 UTC