In this question, I am asking about the benefits of using graphene in construction projects. Graphene has been shown to offer superior strength, durability, and energy efficiency compared to other materials. Graphene is highly weather resistant, meaning construction projects can last longer and need less maintenance. Additionally, graphene is highly conductive, meaning that energy efficiency can be maximized in constructing buildings and other structures.
There have already been discussions here on RG regarding the usage of graphene oxides in construction. There the main issues were the manufacturing price as well as the issue whether graphene oxide, aka chemically specified soot, actually outperforms generic soot in the referenced studies - these often only publish regular material vs. material with graphene oxide and omit the middle ground.
Now for actual graphene: graphene is a 2D material, so you can't use it in bulk for anything, only as a coating. There are people who call thin graphite layers "multilayer graphene", but as far as I've been told in talks when you go beyond five layers, a lot of the fancy properties get lost, so it wouldn't be unfair to call that a cashgrab for research money.
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