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Rice University

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Rice University scientists have optimized a process to turn rubber from discarded tires into turbostratic flash graphene. The graphene is highly soluble, which makes it ideal for composite materials, including cement in more environmentally friendly concrete.

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Tour Research Group/Rice University

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