We are in a world of constant change and technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate. Graphene, a thin substance derived from graphite, has emerged as one of the most promising materials for the future in terms of technological evolution.
What does graphene bring to technology?
Since its discovery, graphene has attracted the attention of scientists and engineers because of its spectacular electrical and mechanical properties. Recently, several researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have revealed something important about graphene: when five layers of graphene are stacked, a unique electrical state is generated that significantly amplifies its conduction capacity.
And the technology of the future?
This breakthrough could transform the way we store and process data in today’s electronic devices in a unique way, being something totally revolutionary for our technology.
Graphene is thinner than graphite and with its structure and electrical capabilities could drastically increase the capacity of storage devices, allowing them to hold larger volumes of information, while also optimizing these devices, as they would be more sustainable and functional.
It can not only revolutionize devices
Graphene could also revolutionize quantum computing, making its electrical properties power quantum computers, as these devices are more advanced than traditional ones and would benefit from graphene to create unusual electrical states and conduct electricity in a unique way.
A future to be discovered with graphene
The advances so far have been spectacular as far as graphene is concerned, but the real scope of this substance is yet to be discovered, as experts say this is only just beginning. So graphene will be key to the technology that awaits us in the future and is already demonstrating what it is capable of: from boosting data storage to revolutionising quantum computing.