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Detailed explanation-1: -A breakthrough by CSIRO-led scientists has made the world’s strongest material more commercially viable, thanks to the humble soybean.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process consists of a “roll-to-roll” system that spools out a ribbon of copper foil from one end, which is fed through a furnace. Methane and hydrogen gas are deposited onto the foil to form graphene, which then exits the furnace and is rolled up for further development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Government-CSIRO.

Detailed explanation-4: -At CSIRO, we solve the greatest challenges using innovative science and technology. We are one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world. Our research focuses on the biggest challenges facing the nation. We also manage national research infrastructure and collections.

Detailed explanation-5: -Graphene is composed of pure carbon as a single sheet in a flat hexagon pattern. Any changes to this structure mean that the resulting chemical is no longer technically graphene; instead it is a graphene derivative.