9 Amazing Ways Graphene Is Improving Technology Every Day

Since graphene sheets were first created, scientists have been exploring the many possibilities of using this material in furthering technology. From transhumanism developments, to nanotechnology and sustainable—smart solutions, graphene seems to be the popular new material that is paving the way for technological advances once only dreamed of. So just what exactly can we do with graphene these days? So many things, and scientists are discovering new uses every day.

Biosensors

Since graphene is the best conductor of electricity, it makes for a wonderful tool in developing biosensors that can measure a great number of things. Recently graphene was combined with silly putty to create a biosensor that is so sensitive to touch it can measure one’s blood pressure, breathing, and even the footsteps of a spider.

Moisture-Proof Plastics

Average plastics used in molding products that are sensitive to moisture, simply are not durable enough to keep water vapor out. It seeps in through microscopic pores, and this can create a shorter life for things such as electronics and medicine. This problem can be solved by adding a layer of graphene to the plastics, making them impenetrable by water vapor, and extending the shelf life of medicines and other products that would expire sooner from the vapors.

Night Vision Sensors

Graphene is an excellent detector of infrared wavelengths, which is what night vision equipment measures and detects. The use of graphene in night vision goggles has made them better, sleeker, and more energy efficient than ever before. There is even talk of using graphene in smartphone cameras and automobile windshields, thus enabling us to have night vision sensors while we drive, and in the palm of our hand conveniently from our phones.

Salt Water Filtration

Lockheed Martin is currently experimenting with using graphene sheets in filtering salt water so that it can be drinkable. They found that in order to filter saltwater, they can take sheets of graphene, with the right size holes and run water through it. The water passes, but the sodium and chlorine stays behind.

Nano Lightbulbs

Young Duck Kim, a researcher at Columbia University has discovered a way to use the light-emitting capabilities of graphene in developing a nanoscale light-emitting device that can be put into a microchip. This could revolutionize computers, as this can be used in developing electronics that are lightweight, faster, and smaller. They can also use light, rather than an electric current.

Smart Printed Electronics

Graphene is so amazing that it is now being developed toward creating smarter electronics merged with packaging labels. Soon, thanks to graphene, we will have wine labels that tell us when the wine has reached its optimal temperature, packaging on food that alerts us when the food is about to expire, and even window panes that can tell us the weather forecast. Say hello to the future. It is now upon us.

Wearable Technology

Thanks to the technological advancements associated with graphene, our smartphones may one day soon be on our arms on a single sheet of graphene. We may even have barcodes on our hands that allow us to do our banking in a single swipe. The technology is there, so it’s only a matter of time before we start using it to merge with man in a new wave of transhumanism. Computerized contact lenses are also being developed thanks to the many capabilities of graphene. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Advancements in merging graphene with microchips and technology that can be inserted into or grafted onto the human body has unlimited possibilities that many refer to as super powers in the transhumanism movement.

Brain Probes

Scientists have been experimenting with the use of graphene and gold in creating brain probes that are highly efficient. These are more flexible neural electrodes that are able to transmit brain signals, while minimizing brain tissue damage.

Self-Healing Graphene

Science has developed graphene that can sense cracks or imperfections, and self-heal. This is being further developed for the use in self-healing artificial skin that will be used in robots of the future. Artificial skin that has the capability to self-regenerate and heal was once only dreamed of in science fiction. It’s now a reality thanks to graphene.

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