In a groundbreaking development for nanotechnology, a new international standard for measuring graphene films has been established, marking a crucial step forward in bringing graphene from the lab to industrial use.
It is IEC TS 62607-6-23:2025 Nanomanufacturing - Key control characteristics - Part 6-23: Graphene-related products - Sheet resistance, carrier density, carrier mobility: Hall bar method.
This standard was spearheaded by Wang Haomin and his team at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology in Jiading district. Experts from countries like Germany, South Korea, and Canada also contributed to this effort.
Creating the standard involved rigorous debate and validation. "Every data point and term had to be meticulously confirmed," said Wang.
Wang's team is at the forefront of graphene research, with their work frequently published in top journals like Nature Materials. "Leading this standardization process reflects our team's expertise and China's growing influence in advanced materials," said Wang.
This achievement not only highlights the strength of Chinese research but also emphasizes international collaboration in scientific progress. With its unique properties, graphene holds great promise, and this new standard is key to its wider industrial application.