Purdue team claims graphene’s thermal conductance properties may not be as impressive as previously thought
Purdue researchers have examined graphene's thermal properties and found they may not be as revolutionary as previously thought. Graphene is often touted as the world's best heat conductor, surpassing diamond - which was previously thought to be able to transfer...
First Graphene updates on the conclusion of second phase of graphene-enhanced cement trials and other ongoing projects
First Graphene has completed the second phase of its graphene-enhanced cement trials, alongside the UK’s largest cement producer Breedon Cement. The first phase demonstrated a 15% reduction in carbon emissions and 10% increase in cement strength, reinforcing...
ERDC and NASA to explore graphene-enhanced water treatment systems for space exploration
Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing a water treatment system based on a mix of graphene oxide and a byproduct made from shrimp shells. Recently, ERDC's graphene research attracted the attention of NASA,...
New GIANCE project focuses on graphene-based solutions for environmental challenges
The GIANCE research project officially commenced on October 1st, marking a step toward addressing environmental challenges with innovative solutions. GIANCE is an ambitious initiative that seeks to establish a holistic, integrated and industry-driven platform with...
Researchers induce robust spin-polarization in graphene for low-power electronics
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), University of Science and Technology of China and the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan have developed a way to induce and directly quantify spin splitting in two-dimensional materials....
Australian Research Council launches research hub for advanced manufacturing with 2D Materials
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the launch of the ARC Research Hub for advanced manufacturing with 2D Materials. The hub aims to develop the application of 2D materials for water treatment, batteries, functional paints and coatings and other key...
NanoXplore unveils a large-scale dry process for graphene manufacturing
NanoXplore has announced a novel dry graphene manufacturing process. The dry process centers on an advanced exfoliation technology with innovative media that enables high yield exfoliation without the introduction of impurities. The new graphene production approach...
Nanotech Energy in search of new US brownfield gigafactory site
U.S-based graphene batteries developer Nanotech Energy has stated its intention to secure a new US brownfield gigafactory site early in 2024 that will accelerate its commercialization of graphene-based non-flammable lithium-ion batteries. The announcement follows...
TEAMGROUP launches new G Series SSDs with graphene heatsinks
TeamGroup has announced that its portfolio of high-speed solid state drives (SSDs) is expanding, with the launch of four new models, including the T-Force G70 Pro, T-Force G70, T-Force G50 Pro, and T-Force G50. TEAMGROUP’s new T-Force G70, G70 Pro, G50 and G50 Pro...
Researchers develop bioinspired reinforced graphene membranes that overcome mechanical limitations
Researchers from Peking University, Beijing Normal University and KU Leuven recently reported a novel method to substantially reinforce large-area graphene membranes. Their work provides a facile method to fabricate large-area graphene membranes and paves the road...