Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR)

Graphene

• Graphene is an allotrope of carbon consisting of a single layer of atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice.

• It has exceptionally high tensile strength, electrical conductivity, transparency, and thinnest two-dimensional material in the world. 
• It is almost perfectly transparent since it only absorbs 2 percent of light.
• Graphene is also known as a wonder material due to its vast potential in the energy and medical world.

Applications of Graphene

• Electronics: It has the potential to create the next-generation of electronics like Faster transistors, bendable phones etc.
• Biomedical: ??Graphene’s unique properties allow for ground-breaking biomedical applications. Targeted drug delivery, improved brain penetration etc.
• Battery: Graphene could dramatically increase the lifespan of a traditional lithium-ion battery i.e., devices can be charged quicker – and hold more power for longer.
• Sensors: Ultra-sensitive sensors made from graphene could detect minute dangerous particles, helping to protect potentially dangerous environments.
• Graphene Membranes: Graphene oxide membranes are capable of forming a perfect barrier when dealing with liquids and gasses. They have even been proven to stop helium, the hardest gas to block.