Better microelectronics from coal
Coal is an abundant resource in the United States that has, unfortunately, contributed to climate change through its use as a fossil fuel. As the country transitions to other means of energy production, it will be important to consider and reevaluate coal's...
HydroGraph’s Graphene selected by Hawkeye Bio for use in its early-stage lung cancer detection biosensor
HydroGraph Clean Power has announced that its flagship graphene product, FGA-1, has been successfully trialed in Hawkeye Bio’s biomedical sensor aimed at the early detection of lung cancer. Hawkeye Bio is a clinical stage medical technology company focused on the...
Researchers examine brucite/graphene composites for improved electronics
Researchers at the University of Bologna have introduced and considered a single layer of brucite Mg(OH)2, a 2D material that can be easily produced by exfoliation (like graphene from graphite), for the creation of van der Waals composites (known as...
Nanotech Energy announces its graphene-based batteries are available for pre-order
It was recently announced that Nanotech Energy is offering its graphene-based 18650 cells for pre-order through its commercialization partner, Voltaplex. The cells bring together Nanotech Energy's electrolyte and proprietary electrodes with Soteria metallized...
An electrifying improvement in copper conductivity
A newly developed, highly conductive copper wire could find applications in the electric grid, as well as in homes and businesses. The finding defies what's been thought about how metals conduct electricity.
Blacklidge uses proprietary graphene composites to develop next-generation asphalt
Blacklidge Emulsions, a Mississippi-based company that develops asphalt technology, recently announced that it is developing next-generation asphalt products enhanced with graphene. The developement will be done through a collaboration between Blacklidge and TLC...
Researchers use graphene and boron nitride to develop new brain-like transistor that mimics human intelligence
Researchers at Northwestern University, MIT, Harvard University, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program and Japan's National Institute for Materials Science have developed a graphene-based synaptic transistor capable of higher-level thinking. The device...
Researchers create stretchable graphene–hydrogel interfaces for wearable and implantable bioelectronics
Researchers from Zhejiang University, Zhiyuan Research Institute and Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have reported a thin elastic conductive nanocomposite that is formed by cryogenically transferring laser-induced graphene (LIG) to a hydrogel...
Stolt Tankers applies graphene coating technology to the hull of a chemical tanker
Earlier this year, Stolt Tankers entered an agreement with Graphite Innovations & Technology (GIT) for graphene-based marine coating to be applied on 25 ships. Now, Stolt Tankers has announced it is the first shipping company to apply a cutting-edge sustainable...
Nanotech Energy announces launch of graphene batteries production plant Chico 2
Nanotech Energy has announced that graphene-based battery cells will go into full production in early 2024 at its new 150MW manufacturing facility Chico 2. Nanotech Energy successfully completed trial weeks at Chico 2 in November and December. Almost all equipment...