Graphene Oxide Films (IMAGE)

Brown University

Graphene Oxide Films

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A new study shows that graphene oxide films can prevent mosquito bites by blocking the chemical cues mosquitoes use to sense that a blood meal is near. The findings raise the possibility that graphene -lined clothing might be a chemical-free mosquito bite deterrent.

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Hurt Lab / Brown University

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