GraphEnergyTech secures pre-seed investment of over USD$1.2 million
GraphEnergyTech, developer of a process to integrate graphene electrodes into solar cells to replace silver, has announced a £1 million (over USD$1.2 million) equity raise to accelerate development and scale up of its advanced high-conductivity graphene electrodes....
SAIT students explore the use of graphene in concrete for Calgary’s sidewalk
A group of civil engineering technology students who worked on a research project at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary has found that adding a certain amount of graphene to concrete can make the material more impermeable to water and...
Scientists work to build ‘wind-up’ sensors
An international team of scientists has shown that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. The finding may advance carbon nanotubes as a promising solution for storing energy in devices that need...
First Graphene reports moving towards profitability and expansion
First Graphene has announced progressive traction in their financial and operational performance for the quarter ending June 2024, with revenue reaching approximately AUD$125,000 (over USD$81,000), reflecting a diversifying clientele across various industries. The...
Researchers propose chromatography-like separation mechanism with UV-rGO membranes
Researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found that reducing graphene oxide (GO) membranes with ultraviolet (UV) light alters the oxygen functional groups on the GO surface. This modification results in a different, chromatography-like separation...
New partnership aims to convert industrial plastic scrap into graphene
It was reported that Global Green USA, the American affiliate of nongovernmental organization Green Cross International, is formally endorsing and entering into a strategic partnership with Astera and the Carbon Conversion Group Inc. (CCG) as they look to convert...
Researchers develop graphene-based sensor that enhances temperature monitoring reliability
Researchers from the Czech Republic's Palacký University’s CATRIN, the University of West Bohemia, and VSB-TUO have developed an innovative sensor capable of accurately measuring temperatures between 10 and 90 degrees Celsius. This novel sensor, based on a novel...
NanoGraf begins production at scale to provide Military with better batteries
NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company, announced earlier this month the successful completion of the first large volume production run of its M38 18650 cell for the U.S. military. Nanograf, formerly called SiNode Systems, pursues advances in Lithium-ion...
Zentek launches sampling program for ZenGUARDâ„¢ Antimicrobial Surgical Masks across Canada
Zentek has announced that it will embark on a Canada-wide sampling program for dental professionals facilitated by Henry Schein that will see ZenGUARDâ„¢ Antimicrobial Surgical Masks included in product shipments to Henry Schein customers. In addition to offering...
Researchers develop new method for achieving controllable tuning and assessing instability in 2D materials for engineering applications
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have atomic-level thickness and excellent mechanical and physical properties, with broad application prospects in fields such as semiconductors, flexible devices, and composite materials.