Graphene is a two-dimensional material made of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice. It was first isolated and characterized in 2004. Some key properties of graphene include its strength, flexibility, conductivity, and ability to self-repair. Potential applications of graphene mentioned in the document include ultra-fast electronics, DNA sequencing, batteries, desalination membranes, bulletproof materials, and medical devices. Graphene is seen as an important material that could enable many new technologies in the 21st century due to its unique properties and low cost of production.
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