Graphene Nanoribbons an Ice-melting Coat for Radar
Rice University discovery is cheaper, lighter and more effective than current deicers
HOUSTON – Ribbons of ultrathin graphene combined with polyurethane paint meant for cars is just right for deicing sensitive military radar domes, according to scientists at Rice University.
The Rice lab of chemist James Tour, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, developed the compound to protect marine and airborne radars with a robust coating that is also transparent to radio frequencies.