Possible Graphene Alternative Made From Hemp Waste

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @05:23AM from the natural-alternative dept.

MTorrice writes "A low-cost chemical process can turn hemp fiber into carbon nanomaterials. Researchers used the materials to make devices called supercapacitors that provide quick bursts of electrical energy. Supercapacitors made with the hemp nanosheets put out more power than commercial devices can." According to one of the authors, "Hemp bast is a nanocomposite made up of layers of lignin, hemicellulose, and crystalline cellulose ... If you process it the right way, it separates into nanosheets similar to graphene." Perhaps the process could be applied to related plants (hops?) too.

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Re:Great! by GameboyRMH · 2013-05-15 06:06 · Score: 5, Funny

No, your tech is all vaporware.

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Re:Pot solves everything by isorox · 2013-05-15 06:41 · Score: 5, Funny

Pot. Is there anything it can't do? /might be a little high right now actually
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