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New graphene-based material could revolutionize electronics industry - The most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity has been invented by a team from the University of Exeter. Called GraphExeter, the material could revolutionize the creation of wearable electronic devices, such as clothing containing computers, phones and MP3 players. Reference: 'Novel Highly Conductive and Transparent Graphene-Based Conductors,' M. Craciun et al, Advanced Materials, 25 April 2012 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201200489