Graphene: A patterned template for molecular packing
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 07:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Graphene's versatile electronic, chemical and mechanical properties have placed it center stage in physical sciences research, with attention currently focused on its potential applications. Computational experts are contributing unique insights by investigating graphene-based structures in silico. By exploring the structure and properties of graphone—graphene that is hydrogenated on one side —a research team from Singapore and the USA has provided a potential template for packing molecules. These structures could be useful for trapping molecules for energy storage or biological applications.