A new carbon material is gaining attention for its incredible resilience, offering hope for stronger and more durable technologies. Rice University scientists report that monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) is eight times tougher than graphene.
This two-dimensional, single-atom-thick material combines crystalline and disordered regions, creating a unique composite structure.
The material’s unusual combination of structures results in greater toughness.
“This unique design prevents cracks from propagating easily, allowing the material to absorb more energy before breaking,” said graduate student Bongki Shin, first author of the study.
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