Flatter graphene, faster electrons (IMAGE)

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel

Flatter graphene, faster electrons

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Corrugations in graphene slow down the pace of travelling electrons. By pulling on the graphene sheet on two opposite sides, it is flattened and smoothed, and electron transport is improved.

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute

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