# Graphene’s sleeping superconductivity awakens

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Article: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/graphenes-sleeping-superconductivity-awakens
URL: https://www.jonathant.com/blog/graphenes-sleeping-superconductivity-awakens/
Published: 2017-01-20
Updated: 2026-08-09
Author: Jonathan Tarud

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> The researchers suggest, for example, that graphene could now be used to create new types of superconducting quantum devices for high-speed computing. Intriguingly, it might also be used to prove the existence of a mysterious form of superconductivity known as “p-wave” superconductivity, which academics have been struggling to verify for more than 20 years.

It amazes me how much research is being done on possible commercial applications for graphene—everything from electronics to [structures stronger than steel.](http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/13/design/gyroid-new-material-stronger-than-graphene/index.html)

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Source: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/graphenes-sleeping-superconductivity-awakens