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Phoenix666 [soylentnews.org] writes:

Phys.org [phys.org]:

For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That endeavor is now at an end, though, thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Graphyne has long been of interest to scientists because of its similarities to the "wonder material" graphene—another form of carbon that is highly valued by industry whose research was even awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. However, despite decades of work and theorizing, only a few fragments have ever been created before now.

Graphyne is thought to have "unique electron conducting, mechanical and optical properties." They can better explore those possibilities if they can find a way to reliably and affordably synthesize the material.

How long before humans start mining the atmosphere for carbon?

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