GRAPHENE

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WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY:

I dont much care to describe the scientific background of graphene development, so here's a graphic displaying some of the potentials. As always, you can look at wikipedia. Suffice to say, if you are living in the age of digitalia, a cursory knowledge of graphene is relevant, since it has the power to literally change everything you know about technology, which is to say, everything you know about, since knowledge is increasingly dependent on the productive efficacy of media outlets, which themselves subsist on advances in technology.

More importantly (perhaps) is the potential for graphene to bridge the gap between solar energy production and mass-systemic overhaul, by increasing the storage capacity of batteries. Incase anyone missed high-school physics, a battery is basically a chemical storage/release mechanism, and are incredibly inefficient. Graphene is basically a two-dimensional surface that energy is captured and stored on. Typically carbon-based substances are multilayered, meaning they weigh alot. With advances in graphene technology, including the aerogel, things can be made both lighter and more effective:

Graphene is basically carbon, hence, it can be broken down by organic processes (or thrown in your compost) with little recompense, therefore Environmentalists can be assured that this paradigmatic shift in technology wont disrupt ecosystemic functioning. After the recent SOTU, president Obama mentioned graphene technology. During his tour of colleges and city halls, where he proposes to raise awareness about issues related to energy production, he stopped by Boise State and met with the Engineering Department. Researchers are using it to develop flexible electronics, improve solar storage capacities and others. Looks like the future of technology is within range.