Graphene Flagship scientists based at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, have created a device based on a bilayer of graphene and boron nitride which shows unprecedented spin transport efficiency at room temperature. Highlighting the potential of creating devices containing graphene and related materials, the spin signal measured here is so large that it can be used in real life applications such as spin based logic and transistors.
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Silk transformed through nanomaterials could have applications in everything from the home to the military.
The rapid development of wearable technology has received another boost from a new development using graphene for printed electronic devices. New research has demonstrated flexible battery-like devices printed directly on to textiles using a simple screen-printing technique.
Airbus is a multinational aeronautics company with a long history of embracing materials innovation. As part of this drive, in May 2017 Airbus hosted a symposium in Madrid designed to showcase the potential aeronautic applications of graphene and related materials.
This Graphene Battery User’s Guide, which has been created for both scientists and non-scientists, explains the working principle of graphene batteries, their benefits, and details immediate, actionable steps that can be taken to begin developing a graphene battery.
Biosensors are devices that can detect biological molecules (“analytes”) in blood, air or water. They are increasingly being used in the fields of biological research, medical diagnostics, drug development and even security. In spite of ongoing advancements, there is still a demand for enhanced portable bio sensing devices that are convenient to use for Doctors as well as patients. The development of such devices would provide methods for continuous, real-time monitoring of biomarker levels, which is essential for a number of diseases such as diabetes.
The dependence upon renewable energy is becoming more obvious, the need for efficient solar cells is becoming vital, particularly when they are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to generate clean energy. In general, solar cells are not that efficient. However, latest advances in graphene-based solar cells have witnessed the reflectance of solar rays reduced by 20%, which offers a potential efficiency increase of up to 20%. Presently, several different variations of graphene-based solar cells are being researched. This article provides a comprehensive overview into the different types that are being analyzed by corporate and academic Researchers from all over the world.
A new lightweight, flame-resistant and super-elastic metamaterial combines high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation for applications ranging from heat shields to sensors.
Researchers have created a new type of non-liquid lubricant that has been shown to reduce friction and wear significantly under the extreme conditions found in various applications, from air compressors to missile systems.
Terrance Barkan, Founder and Executive Director of The Graphene Council, shares his thoughts with the Internet of Industrial Materials Conference team on the development of the industry, the importance of quality assurance, and more.