From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently

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What happened

KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of research worldwide, leading to technologies for producing graphene fibers with high strength and thermal conductivity.

Key facts

  • KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of research worldwide, leading to technologies for producing graphene fibers with high strength and thermal conductivity.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:40:01 UTC.

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  2. From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently

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