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University of Manchester team develops graphene-based antibody test for detection of kidney disease

University of Manchester team develops graphene-based antibody test for detection of kidney disease

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from The University of Manchester have developed a new graphene-based testing system for disease-related antibodies, initially targeting a kidney disease called Membranous Nephropathy.The new instrument, based on the principle...
What’s new at Manchester University’s GEIC? James Baker, CEO, gives us an update

What’s new at Manchester University’s GEIC? James Baker, CEO, gives us an update

In December 2018, Manchester University’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Center (GEIC) first opened, aiming to accelerate the commercial impact of graphene and help realize its potential to revolutionize many sectors.James Baker, the CEO at Graphene@Manchester (G@M)...
SpaceBlue launches graphene-enhanced flooring product called SpaceMat

SpaceBlue launches graphene-enhanced flooring product called SpaceMat

SpaceBlue, a UK-based start-up company, has launched the first of a range of products aimed at reducing wastage from vehicle tires, supported by the Graphene Engineering Innovation Center’s (GEIC) ERDF Bridging the Gap program at The University of...

Graphene additives show a new way to control the structure of organic crystals

A research team at the University of Manchester has shown that by tuning the surface properties of graphene, it is possible to change the type of polymorphs produced. Glycine, the simplest amino acid, has been used as reference molecule, while different types of...
Graphene-enhanced smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing

Graphene-enhanced smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing

New research at the University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute focuses on graphene-enhanced smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.The team of scientists has created a prototype garment to...

Rolls-Royce to work with Verasrien and Manchester’s GEIC on graphene-enhanced aerospace applications

It was recently reported that Rolls-Royce is to work with the University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) and its partner Versarien on the use of graphene and other 2D materials used in wiring for next-generation aerospace engine...