Rice U graphene composite may keep wings, blades and transmission lines ice-free; Joule heating

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By mmillikinJan 25, 2016, 11:58 am184 pts
A thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy developed by the Rice University lab of chemist James Tour has proven effective at melting ice on a helicopter blade. The coating may be an effective real-time de-icer for aircraft, wind turbines, transmission lines and other surfaces exposed to winter weather,…

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