The document discusses graphene, a one-atom thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice. Graphene was discovered in 2003 when researchers found thin flakes of it on scotch tape. It has remarkable mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties such as being very strong yet flexible, highly conductive, and nearly transparent. These properties give graphene potential applications in areas like integrated circuits, water purification, gas sensors, transistors, solar cells, and flexible displays. However, widespread use of graphene is limited by challenges in production costs, quality control, and the lack of a bandgap.