noun
- Plural of graphene; single or few-layer sheets of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, used in advanced materials and electronics.
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- Researchers are studying graphenes for use in flexible electronics and solar cells.
- The unique properties of graphenes make them valuable in nanotechnology applications.
- Graphenes conduct electricity and heat more efficiently than most other materials.
- Scientists have developed methods to produce graphenes in large quantities for industrial use.
- The strength-to-weight ratio of graphenes exceeds that of steel.