Why graphene hasn’t taken over the

Graphene is a form of carbon that could bring us bulletproof armor and space elevators, improve medicine, and make the internet run faster — some day. For the past 15 years, consumers have been hearing about this wonder material and all the ways it could change everything. Is it really almost here, or is it another promise that is perpetually just one more breakthrough away? Director: Cory Zapatka Producer: William Poor Graphics: Alex Parkin Reporter: Angela Chen Sound Mix: Andrew Marino Additional Camera: Christian Mazza, Phil Esposito Director of Audience Development: Ruben Salvadori Social Media Manager: Dilpreet Kainth Subscribe: Like Verge Science on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on Instagram: Read More: Community guidelines: Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, an