Tecnical Analysis13 Oct 2017 16:31
No but it is a interesting read
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Whereas only one year ago nanometer-sized holes in graphene sheets sounded like a pipe dream, recent months brought news of actual graphene nanopore devices, with various uses such as DNA detectors or traps to study small numbers of silicon atoms. With graphene sheet nanopores a reality, a graphene water filter comes within reach.
Top-notch scientific researchers are not the only ones toying with the idea of solving the world's problems with graphene. Lockheed Martin, the famous weapon manufacturer, recently announced that it has obtained a patent for graphene nanopore-based water filters. The technology, called Perforene, is similar to that studied at MIT. A prototype is expected by the end of the year.
As with a few other high-tech applications of graphene, the technology for mass production has not yet been reached. However, with the likes of Lockheed Martin investing in the graphene nanomanufacturing, solutions are expected in the near future. The current results are very promising - graphene, due to its small weight and size, could significantly reduce the costs and energy footprint of portable water filters and desalinators