Researchers dynamically tune friction in graphene
The friction on a graphene surface can be dynamically tuned using external electric fields, according to researchers.
Researchers develop graphene-based wearable patch for continuous analysis of biomarkers in sweat
A team of researchers at Penn State has reported the design and fabrication of a long-term stable and highly sensitive flexible electrochemical sensor based on nanocomposite-modified porous graphene by facile laser treatment for detecting biomarkers such as glucose...
Evove completes pilot demonstration of graphene-enhanced filtration membranes at AB InBev brewery in South Africa
U.K.-based Evove, which develops graphene-enhanced membrane and filtering solutions, has announced it has completed a pilot demonstrating the use of its filter technology at a large AB InBev brewery in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was explained that making beer...
G6 Materials ananounces its FY2023 annual results
G6 Materials Corporation announced its financial results for FY2023 (which ended on May 31, 2023). For the year, revenue was $1.5 million, up from $1.3 million in 2022. This was offset by increased R&D, general and administrative expenses. Total loss in the...
Researchers dynamically tune friction in graphene using the field effect
A research team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of California has reported that the friction on a graphene surface can be dynamically tuned using external electric fields. The team studied the friction at a single asperity...
Midea announces graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion solution for air conditioners
Chinese electronics company Midea has unveiled an anti-corrosion solution to improve air conditioner performance and reliability in coastal and tropical climates. The solution, featuring proprietary tech called Hyper Grapfins and sheet metal coatings, is integrated...
Researchers report GO-based composite fibers as artificial muscles
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have fabricated meter-long composite fibers combining graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets with flexible, conductive polymers that can achieve mechanical strength, toughness, and actuation that surpasses biological muscles....
Efficient fuel-molecule sieving using graphene
A research team has successfully developed a new method that can prevent the crossover of large fuel molecules and suppress the degradation of electrodes in advanced fuel cell technology using methanol or formic acid. The successful sieving of the fuel molecules is...
The 2023 “Graphene Creates the Future” China (Ningbo) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition invites graphene projects from around the world to take part
Ningbo has announced a graphene competition whose winner will receive project funding of up to 10 million yuan (about $1.3 million USD) & a direct investment of 10 million yuan (plus development incentives of 10 million yuan). Ningbo, a port city in China, has...