Science View S2017E01 - Nano-carbon Materials Changing the Future

Carbon is an element found all around us that humans have utilized since long ago. Now, application is underway of "nano-carbon materials" in which carbon atoms are arranged neatly on a 1-nanometer level. One such material is graphite sheet, which is used for high performance heat radiating sheets found in smartphones and other devices. Graphite sheet is made by layering sheets of "graphene", which is comprised of a tightly packed layer of carbon atoms bonded together in a hexagonal lattice. Graphene can also help make lead acid batteries more compact. A "fullerene" in which carbon atoms are arranged into a cage-like structure is also attracting attention in the world of medical care. In this program, we'll look at research that seeks to find new applications of nano-carbon materials.