Dec, 17 2019 | Infrastructure, Research
Turning saltwater into drinking water by using a new kind of membrane which is more porous. The membrane (MOF) blocks the salt ions but lets the fresh water through. Water scarcity is a major problem across the world. “It affects every continent,” says...Dec, 16 2019 | Electronics, Investors
Graphene electronics technology company Paragraf announced ( on 12 Dec) the addition of £3.4m to its series A round, with Draper Esprit joining as significant investor, bringing the total to £16.2m. The round was led by Parkwalk and included investment from IQ...Dec, 13 2019 | Coatings, Transport
An Airbus backed European project could produce safer aircraft. Graphene is an ideal material to keep aircraft parts ice free, without affecting aerodynamic properties. “If ice accumulates on the wings, propellers or other surfaces of an aircraft, control can be...Dec, 12 2019 | Healthcare, Quantum
Wearable graphene sensors to measure pulse rate and blood oxygen levels offer potential for health care providers. The sensors use quantum dots. “Graphene coated with nanoparticles has been used to make wearable light sensors that measure the human pulse and...Dec, 11 2019 | Electronics
Graphene commercialisation momentum is increasing at G3 who have recently signed two separate product agreements. Firstly a JDA to develop graphene enhanced materials for the electronics industry in Taiwan and secondly a LOI to sell 300 metric tons of silicon oxide...