Researchers crush and press functionalized graphene to make strong, light graphite pellets that hold promise for electronic and catalytic applications. It's easy and economical to make shiny pellets ...

Graphite/metal alloy bearings handle harsh environments that lubricated bearings can’t. For example, a grease-filled ball bearing was used on an oven-door latch—but in tests, the bearing seized and ...

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Effective thermal management is critical in modern electronics for maintaining component performance, life-time, and reliability. While thermal grease, also referred to as thermal paste or thermal ...