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Researchers in the US and UK observed flexoelectricity in graphene, finding that extremely sharp bends create significant electrical polarization. This discovery aligns with theoretical predictions from 2008.

Pure Resources (ASX: PR1) and Rice University have announced peer-reviewed validation of their carbon nanotube fibre (CNTF) technology, highlighting its high thermal conductivity and potential to outperform traditional materials like copper and aluminum. This development is significant for advanced carbon materials as it demonstrates the potential of CNTF to enhance thermal management in applications such as AI data centers, drones, and defense systems.

Researchers at Jinan University and San Diego State University developed a photoregenerable gallium-oxide-functionalised biochar that both captures and degrades PFOS, one of the most persistent forever chemicals.