Graphene could be made into a piezoelectric material

Researchers from the University of Houston have used quantum mechanical calculations to show that graphene could be turned into a piezoelectric material by producing triangular-shaped holes in a specific pattern onto it and applying consistent pressure.

The team also says that the pseudo-piezoelectricity of graphene was as high as that of familiar piezoelectric materials such as quartz.

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Posted: Jan 08,2012 by Ron Mertens