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The Graphene Revolution: The Weird Science of the Ultra-thin
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Welcome to the wonderful world of graphene. The thinnest substance known to science is stronger than steel, a better conductor than metal, and more adaptable than silicon.
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Brian Clegg
Brian Clegg is a popular science writer whose Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity were both longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He has written for publications including Nature, The Times and BBC Focus.
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