Graphene is a new material made of a thin layer of carbon atoms that has incredible strength and conductivity and holds potential to change several industries. With its incredible properties , it has a wide range of application however the primary issue we face is up-scaling graphene production. The challenge lies in maintaining the quality in large quantities of graphene. If you have any defects on the graphene monolayer carbon network, it will dramatically affect the electrical conductivity, the transparency, the impermeability, the thermal conductivity and all the other great properties that are specific to graphene.
However slow but graphene is surely entering the market. China-based FiiO Electronics made use of graphene in there ear monitor earphones, the FiiO F3. It made use of a graphene-enhanced diaphragm driver. FiiO says that graphene enabled the development of a thin and flexible driver with which F3 reproduce music with a clean, rich, yet transparent high-fidelity sound.
Likewise, Colmar, high-end sportswear company, markets a collection of ski jackets containing the Directa Plus’ graphene. It was explained that the key benefit of incorporating G+ is that it enables the fabric to act as a filter between the body and the external environment, ensuring the ideal temperature for the wearer. Due to the thermal conductive properties of graphene, the warmth produced by the human body is preserved and distributed evenly in cold climates, yet dispersed in warm climates, and allows an even body temperature during physical activity. Fabrics treated with Graphene Plus are also electrostatic and bacteriostatic. If placed on the outside of the garment, such as with the ski suit worn by the French national ski team, G+ reduces the friction with air and water to enable top sporting performance.
Besides these Graphene is being used in tennis rackets, speakers, tyres, pipes, batteries, light globe, phones, cars, etc. However , I think it is fair to say that graphene is yet to reach its full potential.