Researchers from MPI Mainz have succeeded in producing remarkably long, structurally well-defined and liquid-phase-processable graphene nanoribbons.

Book review: Carbon nanotubes and graphene for photonic applications
Mildred Dresselhaus reviews Carbon nanotubes and graphene for photonic applications, released this year by Woodhead Publishing.

A robust graphene-supported catalyst
A mesoporous structure is employed to improve the stability of a graphene-supported catalyst.

Attraction and Repulsion: Cellular Micropatterns on a Graphene Film
Cells can be grown in micropatterns of poly-D-lysine on graphene, opening a door for cell bassed sensor applications.

Graphene-Based Nanosensors for Toxic Gases
CSIRO scientists have developed new nanosensors capable of detecting very low concentrations of toxic gases such as ammonia and nitrogen dioxide, which can be reset using water molecules or ethanol.

3D graphene: solar cells' new platinum?
A unique form of carbon could lower the cost of dye-sensitized solar cells.

Graphene-polymer composites for barrier applications
Recent research into combining graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide with polymers for use as barrier materials is reviewed.

Graphene conduction mystery solved
Researchers from Germany the US and Spain have discovered why graphene’s electron conduction can’t be completely stopped.

Graphene nanoribbons synthesized atom-by-atom
Concentric hexagons of graphene grown in a furnace are first synthesis of graphene nanoribbons on metal from the bottom up — atom by atom.

Scientists use graphene for molecular integrated circuit
Electronic components built from graphene could pave the way for smaller, faster and more green and sustainable electronic devices.