Graphene Materials LLC research includes study of the synthesis, characterization, and application of novel carbon materials, algae-biodiesel, and new instrument development and use. One such carbon material is graphene, a two-dimensional lattice of carbon atoms that has high in-plane stiffness and at small length scales, strength, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and holds great promise for electrical energy storage such as in ultracapacitors and in various device applications such as sensors. We also study carbon nanotubes, including in their combination with graphene-based materials, and in three-dimensional networks. Other work includes the synthesis and study of properties of hexagonal boron nitride films, and of the science and engineering issues relevant to conversion of algae into biofuel. Our research involves many fields of science and engineering. When it seems appropriate, we participate in technology transition to benefit society, such as through formation of companies (Graphene Energy, Inc., Graphene Materials LLC, and Nanode).
