About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Processing and Performance of Materials Using Microwaves, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Ultrasound, Lasers, and Mechanical Work – Rustum Roy Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
Graphene Infused Copper: A New State of Matter Enabled by “Flash” |
| Author(s) |
Rishi Raj, Suprabha Das |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Rishi Raj |
| Abstract Scope |
The Flash process pioneered in 2010, enables reactions that are outside the scope of common experience. Here we present evidence for the infusion of carbon and, simultaneously, its transformation into graphene within copper wire. The experiment is carried out by injection of electrical current (without employing a furnace) into copper coated with ordinary carbon.. The presence of graphene is characterized by Raman spectroscopy and atom-probe-tomography. Unusual properties such as as-yet highest conductivity, resistance to change in shape upon melting, and zero creep rates are presented. Many developments in science and technological applications are summarized and predicted. |