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| Graphene patent surge | |
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| CJ | Jan 19 2013, 03:20 PM Post #1 |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20975580 We've probably all heard about graphene by now: it consists of a single layer of carbon atoms, and it's being touted by some as the next "super-material". Not surprisingly, especially given the potential applications of graphene, there has been a surge in the number of patents relating to graphene. Here's a comparison of the number of patents from various countries: China: 2,204 United States: 1,754 South Korea: 1,160 (Samsung is responsible for a lot of these) United Kingdom: 54Seems to be another case of Britain's love/hate relationship with technology. We love inventing it, but we hate exploiting it .
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| Michelle | Jan 19 2013, 08:38 PM Post #2 |
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Hmmm very interesting. |
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| CJ | Jan 19 2013, 08:49 PM Post #3 |
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I know. I do wish the UK was more involved in it, though. |
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| Michelle | Jan 19 2013, 09:04 PM Post #4 |
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Fifty-four doesn't sound like very many... |
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China: 2,204
United States: 1,754
South Korea: 1,160 (Samsung is responsible for a lot of these)
United Kingdom: 54
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