Graphene Sets New Physics Record with High Magnetoresistance

Researchers from the University of Manchester and the University of Lancaster have discovered that high-quality graphene can record levels of magnetoresistance at room temperature, without the need to push the temperature down towards absolute zero. The heated graphene exhibited a magnetoresistance response greater than 100 percent, which has never been seen before in any material, setting a new record. The researchers used a pure and unmodified form of graphene, ensuring that only temperature could change its conductivity. The study adds significantly to our understanding of how materials and their physics work, and sheds more light on just how special and versatile graphene is.