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Scientists Uncover Quantum Friction in Graphene Breakthrough

7/25/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics in China found that thicker folds of graphene do not increase friction, unveiling quantum friction effects. Published in Nature Communications, this pivotal research could revolutionize low-power nanodevices and advanced quantum materials, marking a significant leap in understanding friction at the quantum level.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics in China found that thicker folds of graphene do not increase friction, unveiling quantum friction effects. Published in Nature Communications, this pivotal research could revolutionize low-power nanodevices and advanced quantum materials, marking a significant leap in understanding friction at the quantum level.