학술논문

Tiny, yet tough, balloons.
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Science Scope; Sep2008, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p8-9, 2p
Subject
Graphene
Artificial membranes
Gases
Materials
Semiconductor wafers
Graphite
Properties of matter
Technological innovations
Ithaca (N.Y.)
New York (State)
Language
ISSN
08872376
Abstract
Researchers at Cornell University's Center for Materials Research have created a balloon-like membrane that is just one atom thick, but strong enough to contain gases under several atmospheres of pressure without popping. The membrane, which uses a lump of graphite, a piece of Scotch tape, and a silicon wafer, is ultrastrong, leakproof, and impermeable to even nimble helium atoms.