New graphene-based wearable plant sensor can be fabricated on paper
Researchers from Brazil's UNICAMP and University of São Paulo have developed a wearable plant sensor fabricated on a paper substrate using the laser-scribed graphene (LSG) technique to detect paraquat (PQ) in crops. A synergistic effect was observed due to the...
Researchers use laser-induced graphene to develop next-gen AI-powered electronic nose
Researchers at Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) have developed a porous laser-induced graphene (LIG) sensor array that functions as a "next-generation AI electronic nose" capable of distinguishing scents like the human olfactory...
A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries
As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies.
New project awarded £6 million to develop 2D materials to reduce the electricity demand from AI data centers and high-performance computing
Scientists from three UK universities have been granted £6 million to develop single-atomic layer semiconductors under a program called NEED2D (“Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices”). The materials to be developed...
Zentek announces purchase order from Dexterra Group for ZenGUARD enhanced air filters
Zentek has announced that the Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex ("FSCC") in Toronto, Ontario - where Dexterra Group Inc. provides integrated facility management services - has issued a purchase order for the procurement of ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters to...
Breakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking
Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, such as long-haul...
Sparc Technologies reports positive ecosparc field trial results
Sparc Technologies has announced successful initial inspection results for its ecosparc-enhanced anti-corrosion coating in a field trial at Streaky Bay Jetty, South Australia. According to the recent announcement, the graphene-based additive showed no signs of...
Paladin Power to partner with Emtel Energy USA on graphene-based energy storage system
Paladin Power, a leader in next-generation energy storage systems, has announced a joint venture with Emtel Energy USA, a global innovator in solid-state graphene energy storage technology. The partnership will focus on co-developing a fully integrated, all-in-one,...
A new catalyst sporting a graphene-protective layer and porous carbon support could enable better fuel cells
Researchers at UCLA and University of California have designed a graphene-nanopocket-protected, pore-confined and electrochemically accessible Pt nanocatalyst supported on Ketjenblack carbon that could dramatically extend the lifespan of fuel cells, making them a...