Graphene, the tough material that can stand even a diamond cutter may soon be used in manufacturing microchips. Graphene may soon replace silicon and help manufacture mega batteries. Thanks to the engineers at the University of Texas, electric charge can now be stored in graphene-based ultra capacitor devices. One could either store the electrical energy in traditional rechargeable batteries or in ultra capacitors, which are not only safe and cool but also last longer.

Price and Availability: The engineers at the University of Texas are still conducting research about the graphene-based ultra capacitors and they still are not available in the market. However, further development could help in improving the efficiency of all electric appliances.

Watch This: The graphene-based ultra capacitors can also boost the solar and wind energy systems, which often depend on bright sunshine. The fact that graphene is a sturdy and hardy material and can prove to be an alternative to other semi-conductors could mean a revolution in making for the semi-conductor industry.

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ScienceDaily says:

“Engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have achieved a breakthrough in the use of a one-atom thick structure called “graphene” as a new carbon-based material for storing electrical charge in ultra capacitor devices, perhaps paving the way for the massive installation of renewable energies such as wind and solar power.”

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