Physics Nobel Highlight the Future of "Graphene"

STOCKHOLM - Two Russian-born scientist, Andre Geim and Novoselov Konstantin, was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics for breakthrough isolating graphene, the strongest material but the thinnest in the world, with easy and simple way. The invention enables the production of graphene cheaply for a wide range of technology industries in the future.

Graphene is a kind of carbon fiber which is only composed of one layer of carbon atoms. However, its strength 100 times than steel. Graphene is usually isolated from graphite, used in pencils. However, all this time to do so requires a complicated and complex techniques. Well, the two scientists managed to overcome these problems because it can isolate the graphene using cellophane tape (Scotch tape).

According to the Nobel physics committee of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science, the graphene research opens the potential development of satellites, airplanes, and cars the future with a very strong material but mild. In addition, the form of a transparent material is also potentially be used as touch screens, solar cells, and a more efficient computer components.

"This has the potential to change your life as was the case with plastic. This is really shocking," says Geim. Graphene who have tremendous potential was easily made and may be used in bulk in the future. Physics Nobel increasingly convincing scientists and industry players around the world that graphene is very bright future. In addition to graphene, the two researchers also have a portfolio of pioneered the development of an adhesive material that mimics gecko feet to stick to strong in different types of surfaces.

Although both Russian-born, Geim (51) now Dutch citizen and holds a professor at the University of Manchester, England. Meanwhile, Novoselov (36) dual nationality, British and Russian. The two began collaborating while in the Netherlands before moving to England and successfully isolate graphene in 2004. Create Novoselov, quite surprising Physics Nobel Prize because of his age is still very young even listed as the youngest recipient of Nobel Prize since 1973.

For its success was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, both scientists are entitled to receive a prize of 10 million Kronor. Prizes will be awarded on December 10, 2010 during the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel who initiate and fund the most prestigious awards in science this.