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Heading for the jungle? Pack a little graphene

Cosmos Magazine - Tue 27 Aug 19

It’s a two-pronged defence against mosquitoes, research shows.

Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?

Phys.org - Mon 26 Aug 19

The nanomaterial graphene has received significant attention for its potential uses in everything from solar cells to tennis rackets. But a new study by Brown University researchers finds a ...

Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?, ScienceDaily - Mon 26 Aug 19
Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?, Eurekalert - Mon 26 Aug 19

Graphene oxide can make mosquitoes buzz off

CandEN - Fri 30 Aug 19

Thin layer of material both blocks volatile compounds that attract the pests and prevents their bites

'Wonder material' graphene can be used to prevent mosquito bites - CNET

CNET Cutting Edge - Thu 29 Aug 19

Researchers at Brown University think graphene-lined fabrics could help stop mosquitoes from making you into a meal.

Scientists working on clothing to prevent mosquito bites - CNET

CNET - Wed 28 Aug 19

Researchers at Brown University think graphene could help stop mosquitos from making you into a meal.

Graphene in clothes can stop mosquitoes, study finds

ZME Science - Wed 28 Aug 19

Another remarkable application for graphene.

Graphene Is the High-Tech Mosquito Repellent You’ll Want to Wear

Geek.com - Wed 28 Aug 19

(via WikiImages/Pixabay) Don’t like Skrillex “music” or the idea of slathering parasitic worm bacteria on your skin? Researchers discovered ...

Graphene provides an unexpected two-fold defense against mosquitoes

Techspot - Tue 27 Aug 19

Graphene was once praised as a miracle material that would enable everything from faster computer chips to space elevators. While we’re still waiting for those advancements to take shape, ...

Researchers use graphene-lined clothes to deter mosquitoes

Engadget - Tue 27 Aug 19

Graphene, the highly flexible supermaterial used to build solar cells (and perhaps one day foldable phones), is also a powerful mosquito repellent. A team of researchers at Brown University ...

Adding Graphene to Fabrics Turns It Into a Perfect Force Field Against Mosquitoes

Gizmodo - Tue 27 Aug 19

Saying goodbye to the warm summer months is a little easier when it also means the war against mosquito bites is coming to an end. They’re not just an itchy annoyance, however, mosquitoes ...

These graphene-coated clothes protect you from mosquito bites

Fastcompany Tech - Wed 28 Aug 19

The bugs can usually bite through clothes, but this new innovation renders any fabric bite-proof. Mosquitoes can bite through clothing, but adding an ultra-thin layer of graphene can make fabric ...

Graphene-based fabric protects against mosquitoes

Physicsworld Blog - Wed 28 Aug 19

Material blocks bites and chemicals that attract biting insects The post Graphene-based fabric protects against mosquitoes appeared first on Physics World.

Graphene-Lined Clothing To Prevent Mosquito Bites

Science 2.0 - Tue 27 Aug 19

Some mosquito species, such as Aedes aegypti, have been able to weave their way through evolutionary time despite having no ecological value, basically being just delivery mechanisms for things ...

How Graphene-Based Films May Help Protect Against Mosquito Bites

AZoNano - Tue 27 Aug 19

Recent developments and potential applications for graphene include advancements in battery technology, supercomputers, solar panels, while the material even allows for faster DNA Sequencing. ...

Graphene shield shows promise in blocking mosquito bites

Newswise - Mon 26 Aug 19

An innovative graphene-based film helps shield people from disease-carrying mosquitos, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part ...

Graphene shield shows promise in blocking mosquito bites, Eurekalert - Mon 26 Aug 19