Graphene reinforced rubber is 50% more rubbery

Graphene can be used to reinforce thin-film elastomers, increasing their strength and elasticity by up to 50%. Researchers believe that graphene reinforced rubber could be used to make thinner, stronger and stretchier condoms, gloves, sportswear or medical devices.

Credit:
Graphene and water-based elastomers thin-film composites by dip-moulding
Maria Iliut, Claudio Silva, Scott Herrick, Mark McGlothlin, Aravind Vijayaraghavan

[Capnmax]

Wouldnt have been my first thought for where to innovate, but, uh, okay...

[sonofhendrix]

Graphene could be used to make elephant condoms.

[Volunteer-per-order_OSullivan]

Bullet resistant vests, Bullet resistant vests, Bullet resistant vests.

[mixtermuxter]

I like the scientific term "rubbery" there

[Scout]

so what happened with this new rubber technology, there still aren't any graphene rubber bands for sale !?

[jackle]

Where can you get stuff made from this rubber? Any tubing available?