Material that could change electronics industry is shown to
be very mobile in water and likely to cause negative environmental impacts if
spilled
In a first-of-its-kind study of how a material some think
could transform the electronics industry moves in water, researchers at the
University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering found
graphene oxide nanoparticles are very mobile in lakes or streams and therefore
likely to cause negative environmental impacts if released.
Graphene oxide nanoparticles are an oxidized form of
graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms prized for its strength, conductivity
and flexibility. Applications for graphene include everything from cell phones
and tablet computers to biomedical devices and solar panels.