A printed, recyclable, ultra-strong, and ultra-tough graphite structural material

The high mechanical performance of common structural materials (e.g., metals, alloys, and ceramics) originates from strong primary bonds (i.e., metallic, covalent, ionic) between constituent atoms. However, the large formation energy of primary bonds requires high temperatures in order to process these materials, resulting in significant manufacturing costs and a substantial environmental footprint. Herein, we report a strategy to leverage...