Graphene Fibers

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Have you guys heard of the new tech of graphene used in batteries and also as a fiber that can be used to make stuff like board decks? I was told it is lighter the carbon fiber and alot stronger. Whats your guy take on it.

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Personally, I heard they make current batteries look 68.9% more heavy in comparison.

I am not an expert, but it is well known that electric skateboard builders are battery experts, many of the moderators here are in fact employed at Tesla and Nasa.

tldr: I cannot answer you but surely someone here can, because this forum is filled with experts.

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Mooch explained that graphene in batteries doesn’t make an enormous difference in battery performance.

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I’m one of the mods here on the forum, and I’m not aware of any forum mods that work for either of those organizations.

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I did a NASA robotics competition… Does that count? Not a mod tho Lol

I’m pretty sure true graphene cells are not being produced yet. Some cells use carbon anodes but it’s not really graphene.

Here’s a decent post about it. http://www.graphene-info.com/graphene-batteries

Graphene itself is just pure carbon formed into a sheet 1 atom thick. It’s very strong. And has super conductive properties (near zero resistance). Roll a sheet of graphene up and you get a carbon nanotube. Bucky tube, Bucky ball. All just carbon that is crazy strong, light and highly conductive.

The problem is it’s still really difficult/expensive to produce a real amount. So most claims are still theory. But once it can made cheaply, it should cause several revolution with electronics and batteries.

I think solid state sodium batteries will take over before graphene tho. There’s was a paper a few months back that showed good initial results with working cells! Not just theory.

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I worked for NASA. Not anymore. Also not a mod lol

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I was a test pilot for NASA before they started using real people.

The graphene lipos have really good reviews.

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I work in the aerospace industry and there have but talks about using this type of product to make airplanes. I bet we see this within the next five years.