- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, inaugurated the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’ at Maker Village Kochi, Kerala.
- The initiative, executed by Digital University Kerala, receives joint funding from MeitY, Government of Kerala, and industry partners, including Carborundum Pvt Limited.
- With a budget of Rs 94.85 Crore, the program aims to foster innovation and commercialization of graphene technologies.
Graphene
- Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, forming a two-dimensional structure.
- It is known for its remarkable properties, including exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity.
Uses of Graphene
- Graphene’s unique characteristics make it a versatile material with various potential applications across different industries.
- It is used in electronics for creating faster and more efficient devices, in materials science for reinforcing composites, in energy storage for enhancing battery performance, and in medical fields for drug delivery and biosensors, among other uses.
- The example can be used in the S&T question to show the government programme in the field of Nano Tech/ Graphene development.