Researchers from the Centre for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM) at the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea say that graphene might help solve challenges with glass corrosion. Some types of glass erode over time in the presence of high humidity and pH, which causes glass to lose its transparency and strength. The corrosion of silicate glass by water, for example, is a serious issue for pharmaceutical, environmental and optical industries. So researchers continue to look for solutions for how best to coat these glasses and protect them from damage. A press release explains: "Graphene, with its chemical inertness, thinness, and high transparency makes it very promising as a coating material." The study, published in ACS Nano is entitled: "Graphene Coatings as Barrier Layers to Prevent Water-Induced Corrosion of Silicate Glass." (DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b04363)
