graphite has long been a workhorse of industry – used in pencils since the 1500s, in steelmaking during the 1800s, and today in battery electrodes.Research from Peking University now suggests it could even play a role in next-generation quantum computers.According to a paper published on July 23 by the peer-reviewed journal Science, the research team has cleared a major obstacle on the road to practical quantum computers and come up with a realistic platform for the production of graphene-based quantum chips.
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FRI · 2026-08-07 · 13:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0807-100123
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Chinese breakthrough paves way for production of graphene-based quantum chips
Researchers at Peking University have developed a realistic platform for producing graphene-based quantum chips, overcoming a significant hurdle for practical quantum computers. This breakthrough, detailed in a July 23 Science publication, leverages graphite, a material with a long industrial history.
Zhang TongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-07 · 13:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Researchers at Peking University have developed a realistic platform for producing graphene-based quantum chips, overcoming a significant hurdle for practical quantum computers. This breakthrough, detailed in a July 23 Science publication, leverages graphite, a material with a long industrial history. The development signifies a potential new role for graphite in the advancement of next-generation quantum computing technology.
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Graphite has been used in pencils since the 1500s, in steelmaking during the 1800s, and in battery electrodes today.
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The research team has developed a realistic platform for the production of graphene-based quantum chips.
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A research team has cleared a major obstacle on the road to practical quantum computers.
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Research from Peking University suggests graphite could play a role in next-generation quantum computers.
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