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Is India missing the Graphene Bus?

Introduction:

  • Graphene is a revolutionary material with unique properties that can disrupt various industries.
  • India has made progress in the field of graphene but needs to catch up with global leaders.
  • Graphene has diverse applications in sectors such as electricity, conductivity, sensors, Defense and aerospace industries.

Properties and Applications of Graphene:

  • Thinnest, strongest and Most Conductive material: Graphene is thinner than any other material and yet incredibly strong.
    • For Example: Graphene is used in batteries and touchscreens
  • Transparency and Impermeability: 
    • Graphene is almost perfectly transparent allowing light to pass through and it absorbs only 2% of light.
    • It is impermeable for gases including light ones like hydrogen and helium.
    • For Example: Due to impermeability it is used in electronics.
  • Composite Materials and Transformative Qualities: Graphene can dramatically enhance properties of other materials when combined with other materials.
    • For Example: Graphene composites find applications in aerospace, sports equipment. 
  • Energy Generation and Storage: Graphene properties contribute to development of advanced energy generation.
    • For Example: Graphene based batteries offer faster charging and longer shelf life.
  • Sensors and Environment Monitoring: Graphene based sensors are sensitive to environment changes enabling detection of various substances.
    • For Example: Graphene uses are found in healthcare, radiation and biological agents.
  • Defense and Aerospace Applications:
    • Graphene’s strength, conductivity and sensitivity make it valuable in defense and aerospace sectors.
    • For Example: Graphene’s potential applications include armor, stealth coatings, radar signature reduction and sensing hazardous substances.
  • Notable Innovations:
    • India has demonstrated innovative applications of graphene in various fields.
    • Example: Graphene oxide-based wrappers have been developed to increase the shelf life of fruits.
  • India Innovation Centre for Graphene:
    • India Innovation Centre for Graphene, implemented by the Digital University of Kerala in partnership with Tata Steel and C-MET Thrissur.
    • Example: The Centre can facilitate collaboration research and commercialization of graphene based products and technologies.

Importance of Government Support:

  • Governments play a crucial role in supporting and promoting graphene research and development.
  • Example: China and Europe have already established initiatives and funding to advance graphene technologies.

Conclusion:

  • Graphene is a game changing material with vast potential across boundaries.
  • India has made strides in graphene research and innovation but needs to accelerate its efforts to become a global leader.
  • Establishing a national graphene mission and provisioning government support are essential for India to secure a prominent position in the emerging graphene age.

News Source: The Hindu

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