Graphene forms under microscope’s eye – Rice University News & Media

Graphene forms under microscope’s eye

Scientists at Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a small laser mounted to a scanning electron microscope to form dots and traces of conductive graphene on a polymer. The technique creates laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than the macro version and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. (Credit: Tour Group/Rice University)

Scientists record the formation of foamy laser-induced graphene made with a small laser mounted to a scanning electron microscope. The reduced size of the conductive material may make it more useful for flexible electronics.