Laser-induced graphene written by blue laser could be basis for flexible electronics

February 19th, 2020

An article features Rice research into developing a method to create laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than macro versions and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. Co-author James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science […]

Laser-induced graphene shrunk under microscope’s eye for flexible electronics

February 19th, 2020

An article features Rice research into developing a method to create laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than macro versions and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science […]

Graphene forms under microscope’s eye

February 19th, 2020

An article features Rice research into developing a method to create laser-induced graphene with features more than 60% smaller than macro versions and almost 10 times smaller than typically achieved with an infrared laser. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science […]

Graphene made in a flash from trash

February 19th, 2020

Graphene made in a flash from trash An article features pioneering graphene research by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering. Lead author and graduate student Duy Luong is quoted. IEEE Spectrum http://dateline.rice/feb-6-tour https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-flash

Carbon-based waste transformed into flash graphene thanks to new process

February 19th, 2020

Interesting Engineering (This and similar articles also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)http://dateline.rice/jan-31-tour

‘Good Day Tulsa’

February 14th, 2020

KTUL-TV (Tulsa, Oklahoma) http://dateline.rice/feb-10-tour (This segment aired three times.) Transcript and Video of “Good Day Tulsa” where the guests describe Dr. James Tour’s upcoming visit to the University of Tulsa.

This ultrastrong nanomaterial could cut carbon emissions — and it’s made out of garbage

February 14th, 2020

An article features pioneering research from Rice scientists that can create flash graphene from any carbon source. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. KTUL mentions that Tour will speak at the University of Tulsa Feb. 13. Grist […]

Educational Flash Graphene Video

January 29th, 2020

An educational flash graphene video, produced by James M. Tour at Rice University, can be viewed at the following link. Flash Graphene Animated Educational Video