World's Thinnest Balloon Developed
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 09:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers are reporting development of the world's thinnest balloon, made of a single layer of graphite just one atom thick. This so-called graphene sealed microchamber is impermeable to even the tiniest airborne molecules, including helium. It has a range of applications in sensors, filters, and imaging of materials at the atomic level.