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Researching Graphene Nanoelectronics for a Post-silicon World


November 10, 2011

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Copper's days are numbered, and a new study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could hasten the downfall of the ubiquitous metal in smart phones, tablet computers and nearly all electronics. This is good news for technophiles who are seeking smaller, faster devices. Led by Rensselaer Professor Saroj Nayak, a team of researchers discovered they could enhance the ability of graphene to transmit electricity by stacking several thin graphene ribbons on top of one another.Full Story

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