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Archer advances graphene-based qubit program towards wafer-scale manufacturing

Roni Peleg — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:17:11 +0300

Australian quantum and semiconductor company Archer Materials has reported a significant step in its effort to bring graphene-based quantum technology closer to commercial reality. The company says it has transitioned its qubit development work from laboratory-scale experiments to initial wafer-scale manufacturing runs, while maintaining its goal of demonstrating a working qubit by the third quarter of 2026.

According to Archer, recent work with its fabrication partners has delivered full-wafer graphene processes, followed by device fabrication and testing on wafer-scale material. This activity forms part of the company’s long-running 12CQ quantum computing program, which aims to evolve from bespoke lab devices to processes that can be implemented using mainstream semiconductor manufacturing techniques.

Pohang to build AI‑driven “K‑Graphene Foundry” with government support

Roni Peleg — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:43:32 +0300

The Korean city of Pohang has secured central‑government backing for a new initiative that aims to turn the region into a leading hub for graphene and other two‑dimensional materials. The project centers on an AI‑enabled manufacturing and demonstration platform that will support both R&D and commercialization activities.

The plan is led by North Gyeongsang Province, Pohang City and POSTECH’s Nano Convergence Technology Institute, and has been selected under Korea’s Industrial Innovation Infrastructure Program run by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Total planned funding is reported at around 14.3 billion KRW (approximately 10.4 million USD) spread over the 2026-2030 period.

GMG delivers its first bulk shipment of THERMAL-XR(R) to Nu Calgon in the USA

Roni Peleg — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:08 +0300

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced that it has shipped its first ever bulk order of THERMAL-XR® to its exclusive North American distributor, Nu Calgon Wholesaler, which is marketed and sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG® Graphene".

As previously disclosed, GMG is authorized to export, distribute, sell, use and dispose of graphene coating across multiple industries in the United States in accordance with its pre-manufacture notice P-25-0018.

Flexible bidirectional graphene neural interface combines transistors and rGO electrodes

Roni Peleg — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:27:13 +0300

A team of researchers, led by IMB-CNM-CSIC and ICN2, has developed a graphene-based bidirectional neural interface that can simultaneously record and modulate brain activity, overcoming a longstanding limitation in neurotechnology. The device combines graphene solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) with nanoporous reduced graphene oxide (rGO) microelectrodes in a single, flexible platform, enabling both high-sensitivity monitoring and effective stimulation.

Neural interfaces are already used clinically to treat neurological disorders, but most current systems remain unidirectional. They typically deliver stimulation using fixed parameters, without the ability to adapt in real time to ongoing brain activity. Even in systems that can both stimulate and record, performance is often constrained - particularly when it comes to detecting very low-frequency signals, which are increasingly recognized as important biomarkers. The newly reported device addresses these challenges by integrating two complementary graphene technologies.

The Graphene Handbook - Making Sense of Graphene at Its Inflection Point

Roni Peleg — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:25:47 +0300

After years of intense research and early‑stage activity, the graphene industry is entering a different phase. Real products are starting to reach the market, production capacities are scaling, and companies across sectors are taking a more serious look at how graphene can fit into their roadmaps. At the same time, the number of materials, processes and application ideas can make it hard to see where the real progress is happening.

The Graphene Handbook was created to help address exactly this challenge. It provides a clear, structured overview of graphene: its fundamental properties, the main production methods in use today, and the wide range of application areas being explored - from composites, coatings and energy storage to printed electronics, thermal management, sensors and more. The book then connects these technologies to the current state of the industry and market, with coverage of commercial products, key players and large‑scale projects.

NanoXplore and Techmer PM launch graphene-enhanced solution for high-performance plastic films

Roni Peleg — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:09:44 +0300

NanoXplore has announced that it is launching, together with Techmer PM, a new graphene-enhanced masterbatch solution designed for high-performance plastic film applications. The new product line, branded GrapheneBlack xGnP™ Masterbatch, targets film manufacturers looking to improve mechanical performance and sustainability in flexible packaging.

According to the companies, the graphene-enhanced films can achieve more than 70% improvement in key mechanical properties compared to conventional formulations at similar thickness. They also report that the technology can enable up to 20% downgauging (thickness reduction) while maintaining required tensile, tear, and puncture performance, potentially reducing material consumption and overall film weight.

SHT launches new graphene-based product called GT50R

Roni Peleg — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:08:27 +0300

Chalmers University spin off, SHT Smart High-Tech, has launched a new graphene-based product called GT50R, designed for battery cooling and power electronics. GT50R is developed from recycled waste material.

The product's properties are said to "open new market opportunities" for the company, particularly within battery cooling for electric vehicles and energy storage, as well as the cooling of complex power electronics: segments that demand higher mechanical performance than existing materials on the market can currently provide.

Graphene-Info publishes a new edition of its Graphene Batteries Market Report

Ron Mertens — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:31:08 +0300

Today we published a new edition of our Graphene Batteries Market Report, with all the latest information and updates from companies and researchers in the field. The batteries market is extremely active, as demand from EVs and mobile applications increases R&D efforts, and graphene is seen as a potential material to increase capacity, decrease charging times and improve other performance metrics.

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

The advantages of using graphene in batteries
The different ways graphene can be used in batteries
Various types of graphene materials
What's on the market today

The report package also provides:

A list of all graphene companies involved with batteries
Detailed specifications of graphene-enhanced anode materials
Personal contact details into most graphene developers
Free updates for a year

This Graphene Batteries market report provides a great introduction to graphene materials used in the batteries market, and covers everything you need to know about graphene in this niche. This is a great guide for anyone involved with the battery market, nanomaterials, electric vehicles and mobile devices.

GIT Coatings launches XGIT‑VORTEX graphene-based propeller coating

Roni Peleg — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:34:32 +0300

GIT Coatings has introduced XGIT‑VORTEX™, a new graphene-based propeller coating system for marine applications.

XGIT‑VORTEX is built on GIT’s Amphiphilic Graphene Nanonetwork (AGN) technology and is configured as a dedicated three-layer propeller system. The foul-release topcoat is designed to deter fouling attachment and keep propellers cleaner over time, while a reinforced mid‑coat acts as the structural layer to absorb cavitation stress and help reduce coating damage at blade edges and tips. Together with a low-friction surface, the system aims to maintain long-term propeller smoothness throughout the drydock cycle.

Premier Graphene and HGI secure two new Mexican military contracts

Roni Peleg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:26:25 +0300

Premier Graphene has announced that its Mexican affiliate, HGI Industrial Technologies S.A.P.I., has secured two new contracts to supply the Mexican military. The agreements cover the provision of military tactical belts and nylon-cotton ripstop fabric, both considered mission-critical materials within active defense supply programs. HGI and Premier have already initiated coordination with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to support timely execution of the contracts.

The company indicated that these awards reflect growing institutional confidence in HGI’s capabilities, following prior defense-related supply engagements. The contracts are expected to contribute to recurring revenue streams and demonstrate the company’s ability to operate across multiple supply categories within the defense sector.

Researchers detect superconductivity in rhombohedral multilayer graphene

Roni Peleg — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:05:55 +0300

Researchers at the University of Washington, University of British Columbia, Florida State University and National Institute for Materials Science in Tsikuba have reported superconductivity in rhombohedral multilayer graphene, revealing a rich set of superconducting and topological phases arising from its unusual surface-focused electronic structure.

In rhombohedral (chiral-stacked) graphene, low-energy electrons are not spread throughout the material but instead concentrate almost entirely on the top and bottom layers, with very little charge in the interior. As more graphene layers are added, the density of available electronic states near charge neutrality increases, making the system more prone to interaction-driven phases such as superconductivity.

Sparc Technologies’ ecosparc graphene additive adopted by Petro Vietnam Paint

Roni Peleg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:21:10 +0300

Sparc Technologies has announced that Petro Vietnam Paint will incorporate its ecosparc graphene additive into the company’s PERAPHENE range of steel protective coatings, targeting use in highly corrosive environments.

Petro Vietnam Paint’s decision follows both in‑house testing and third‑party validation, which reportedly showed improved anti‑corrosion performance compared to other graphene materials currently evaluated. The ecosparc‑enhanced PERAPHENE products are expected to become commercially available later this year for applications in marine, offshore, industrial and infrastructure markets.

Cyclophane shielding enables singly dispersed graphene nanoribbons for quantum devices

Roni Peleg — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:18:15 +0300

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology in Beijing, University of Warsaw, TUD Dresden University of Technology, University of Münster, Sichuan University, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Empa and Chinese Academy of Science have developed a cyclophane-based molecular shielding strategy that enables the isolation of individual graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) while simultaneously tuning their optoelectronic properties.

Graphene nanoribbons' practical use has long been limited by strong π–π stacking interactions that drive aggregation into bundles, masking intrinsic properties and preventing reliable integration into single-ribbon devices. To address this, the team designed cyclophane-type bridges that sterically shield the GNR backbone while introducing controlled internal strain. Three cyclophane-shielded GNRs (CsGNRs), labeled 1a–c, were synthesized with different tether lengths (benzene–C20–benzene for 1a, C20 for 1b, and C14 for 1c). These structures were derived from ethynyl-substituted cyclopentadienone-based cyclophane monomers, alongside model nanographenes (2a–c) based on a hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene core.

Solidion Technology announces $35 million private placement

Roni Peleg — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:38:40 +0300

Solidion Technology, an advanced battery technology solutions provider, has announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a new institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 2,333,000 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) in a private placement priced above market under Nasdaq rules. The offering is expected to result in gross proceeds of $35 million, before deducting offering expenses.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to support the commercialization of its patented Extreme-Climate Battery technology, fulfill customer demand, expand inventory, advance the building and testing of prototypes, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Vorbeck Materials enters $6.6 million DLA contract to advance graphene-enabled PFAS-free firefighting foam

Roni Peleg — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:46:51 +0300

Vorbeck Materials has secured a $6.6 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to support the development and deployment of its PFAS-free, graphene-enabled firefighting foam technology. The agreement is expected to strengthen the company’s operations in North Dakota while advancing environmentally safer alternatives to conventional firefighting agents that contain harmful “forever chemicals.”

Vorbeck’s solution includes a flame-retardant formulation that can be mixed with seawater, offering significant advantages for naval applications such as shipboard fire suppression. The technology is also suited for extreme cold environments, where saltwater’s lower freezing point enhances operational reliability.

Skeleton Technologies launches graphene-based GrapheneUPS for AI data centers

Roni Peleg — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:15 +0300

Skeleton Technologies has introduced GrapheneUPS, a high‑density double‑conversion UPS system designed for AI and GPU‑heavy data centers that need continuous power protection while complying with increasingly stringent grid connection codes. The system combines load‑proximate backup with active grid‑stabilizing functions and is based on Skeleton’s inherently safe, fast‑cycling graphene‑enhanced supercapacitor storage, making it an interesting case study for engineers working with high‑power supercapacitor and SuperBattery‑class solutions in modern UPS architectures.

GrapheneUPS uses a continuous AC‑DC‑AC double‑conversion topology that isolates sensitive AI computing equipment from grid disturbances such as voltage dips, short interruptions and fluctuations during grid restoration, while also helping data centers meet evolving grid connection and grid code requirements without separate stabilization equipment at the point of connection. According to Skeleton, the system can enable up to 40% more computing power while requiring up to 44% less grid connection capacity, and delivers roughly 50% lower volume for the same performance compared to conventional UPS systems, supporting deployment in white space, gray space or as a containerized outdoor solution.

Global Graphene Group trims Solidion stake in recent share sale

Roni Peleg — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:57:48 +0300

Global Graphene Group has reported another sale of Solidion Technology shares, continuing a series of insider transactions involving the graphene-linked battery materials company. The latest filing shows the company sold 175,000 shares on June 4, 2026.

Following the sale, Global Graphene Group still held 1,569,695 shares of Solidion Technology.

Argo Graphene Solutions announces closing of private placement

Roni Peleg — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:40:32 +0300

Argo Graphene Solutions has announced that it has closed its previously announced upsized non-brokered private placement offering for aggregate gross proceeds of CA$634,821 (around US$457,000).

The Company plans to use the proceeds for general working capital purposes and to continue its research and development of its graphene products.

Empa uses graphene to test and refine the SSbD framework

Roni Peleg — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:43:38 +0300

Researchers at Empa (the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) are applying the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework to graphene, using the well-studied 2D material as a showcase for how the approach can be tested and refined for nanomaterials.

The SSbD concept itself is not entirely new, but the Empa team has now combined these considerations within the formal SSbD framework developed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, which is designed to enable safe and sustainable innovations across industry. "Graphene is a good example because there are already many studies and data available on it," said Peter Wick, who heads Empa's Nanomaterials in Health laboratory. "We have been working with this material for ten years as part of the Graphene Flagship." The goal, however, is not only to assess graphene itself - the team also wants to probe the SSbD framework's applicability and identify where it can be simplified and improved.

Solidion Technology announces patented extreme-climate battery technology targeting aerospace and AI applications

Roni Peleg — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:56:29 +0300

Solidion Technology has announced a 'patented breakthrough' in extreme-climate battery technology and its strategic positioning within the rapidly expanding space and lunar economy. As commercial space activity accelerates, Solidion's Generation Extreme-Climate Battery (Gen-ECB) platform is engineered to deliver reliable, high-performance power storage for satellites, Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-based AI data centers, crewed spacecraft, and future lunar infrastructure.

Protected by multiple patents, Solidion's Gen-ECB harnesses the exceptional thermal conductivity and radiation resistance of graphene to actively regulate temperature within battery cells - rapidly dissipating heat to prevent thermal runaway and, when needed, drawing warmth from external sources such as solar panels to maintain stable operations in extreme cold. The result is a battery system proven to operate reliably from −80°C to +60°C, with ongoing development targeting even broader temperature ranges for deep-space missions.

First Graphene to acquire MITO Material Solutions, strengthening US graphene footprint

Roni Peleg — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:32 +0300

First Graphene (ASX: FGR) has announced an agreement to acquire the assets, intellectual property, product lines and manufacturing capabilities of US-based MITO Material Solutions for up to $850,000, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in North America and expanding its graphene offering.

MITO is an advanced materials company with established graphene-based products and manufacturing operations in the United States, meaning the transaction enhances both First Graphene’s commercial footprint and its technical capabilities. The acquisition will extend First Graphene’s portfolio beyond its PureGRAPH powders and dispersions into functionalized graphene and graphene oxide products. MITO’s offerings include E-GO, LIGRA, OMEGA and DELTA, which are used across thermosets, thermoplastics, composites, coatings, resins and liquid systems. The deal also adds capabilities in functionalizing graphite, graphene and graphene oxide, along with access to manufacturing equipment, licenses and know-how.

GMG applies for additional environmental approvals to produce graphene in the U.S

Roni Peleg — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:52:23 +0300

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced that it has submitted an additional application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") for the manufacture and sale of graphene and graphene coatings (THERMAL-XR®), lubricants (G® LUBRICANT) and other graphene fluids in the United States. GMG expects to obtain this approval by the end of June 2027.

This application is in addition to the existing approval under PMN P-25-0018, which authorizes the Company to export, distribute, sell, use and dispose of graphene coatings across multiple industries in the United States.

TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM enter MOU to advance next-generation materials

Roni Peleg — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:21:13 +0300

TACC Limited, an LNJ Bhilwara Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of HEG Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Functional intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

The collaboration reflects a shared vision between academia and industry to accelerate the development, validation, and commercialization of next-generation advanced materials technologies, including graphene and other functional nanomaterials. The MoU establishes a framework for long-term cooperation between TACC and NUS I-FIM, combining TACC’s industrial and commercialization capabilities with NUS’ globally recognized scientific research expertise.

Biomass‑derived graphene boosts ultra‑low iridium OER catalyst for PEM electrolysis

Roni Peleg — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:42:33 +0300

Researchers from China's Yunnan Normal University, the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy for Non-ferrous Metals and Kunming University of Science and Technology have developed a graphene-based electrocatalyst that delivers efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance while using an ultra-low amount of iridium. The work showcases how biomass-derived graphene can actively boost catalytic activity and, at the same time, reduce dependence on scarce noble metals.

The study focuses on proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, a leading technology for green hydrogen production in which the OER at the anode remains a major bottleneck due to slow kinetics and high energy consumption. Iridium is one of the few materials that are sufficiently active and stable for OER under acidic PEM conditions, but its high cost and limited availability make it essential to minimize Ir usage.

Nova Graphene advances graphene-enhanced marine coatings through new ITB collaboration with Salt Separation Services

Roni Peleg — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:10:41 +0300

Nova Graphene has announced a new research and development collaboration with UK-based Salt Separation Services LLC, supported by third-party research and testing from Memorial University. The initiative is being advanced under Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program in conjunction with Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver.

The collaboration will focus on the continued development of Nova Graphene’s CarbonEra™ graphene-enhanced marine coatings. These advanced materials are designed to improve performance, durability, and longevity in demanding marine environments, while supporting innovation in next-generation coating technologies.

Concretene secures £1 million in Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge for biogas‑derived graphene concrete

Roni Peleg — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:10:51 +0300

Concretene, the Manchester‑based DeepTech company developing graphene‑enhanced, low‑carbon concrete, has been named a winner in Ofwat’s sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge. The winning project, “Splitting Biogas, Multiplying Value,” is led by UK water utility United Utilities and aims to show how wastewater biogas can be converted into clean hydrogen and high‑value graphene, then used across construction, energy storage and transport applications.

Within this project, Concretene will use sustainably produced, UK‑sourced graphene derived from wastewater biogas in its concrete admixture technology, targeting significant reductions in cement content and embodied carbon while maintaining or improving performance. Concretene has been awarded £1 million out of a total £9.5 million funding package, which will support further product development, testing and early deployment of graphene‑enhanced concrete in real‑world infrastructure projects.

Linktop launches graphene-based cooling headband

Roni Peleg — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:35:52 +0300

China-based developer and manufacturer of smart wearables and telehealth devices, Linktop, has launched the Lifestone Graphene Cooling Headband, a wearable device designed to enhance athletic endurance by reducing core body temperature and heart rate during high-intensity activities. The headband uses graphene's thermal conductivity to enable passive heat dissipation without batteries or evaporative cooling.

The technology is reportedly based on exercise physiology research showing that lower core temperature leads to reduced heart rate, delayed fatigue and improved endurance performance.

Researchers convert HDPE plastic waste into high-quality graphene via flash Joule heating for supercapacitor applications

Roni Peleg — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:35:52 +0300

Researchers from India's Homi Bhabha National Institute and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre have demonstrated an efficient route for converting high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste into high-quality turbostratic graphene using flash Joule heating (FJH), while directly validating its performance in supercapacitor electrodes.

The approach relies on rapid capacitive discharge to drive extremely fast resistive heating of the polymer precursor, reaching temperatures above 2500°C within milliseconds. This ultrafast thermal spike induces carbonization and graphitization in a single step, eliminating the need for external furnaces, catalysts, or solvents. Compared to conventional graphene production routes such as chemical vapor deposition or chemical oxidation, the FJH process is significantly simpler, avoids hazardous chemicals entirely, and reduces both energy consumption and environmental impact.

BW Epic Kosan expands use of GIT hull coatings

Roni Peleg — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:36:51 +0300

BW Epic Kosan (BWEK), a leader in LPG, petrochemicals and specialty gas transportation, has expanded its partnership with GIT Coatings to advance proactive hull management across its LPG fleet. Five LPG gas carriers have been coated to date using GIT's biocide-free graphene-based hull coating technology, with one additional vessel currently in dry dock.

The partnership builds on strong operational results from BWEK's adoption of GIT's hard foul-release coating, combined with proactive cleaning using onboard robotic technology and dedicated advisory support. A case study presented at a recent conference tracked one LPG carrier through more than 12 months of commercial operation, documenting both out-of-dock performance gains and the ability to maintain a clean hull during service.

New embodied AI system realizes first AI-created graphene and graphene FET

Roni Peleg — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:39:44 +0300

Researchers from Princeton University, University of Michigan, California State University and Japan's National Institute for Materials Science have introduced Qumus, an embodied AI system that can autonomously create graphene and fabricate atomically thin graphene devices in a robotic mini-laboratory.

Qumus AI architecture and fully robotic minilab. a Defining characteristics of an AI experimentalist. b Key self-evolving modules of Qumus, including LLM-agents, memory and knowledge systems, and skills including instrumental workflows and materials/devices realization recipes. c Qumus architecture for efficient multi-agent collaboration and robust performance. d A compact, fully robotic minilab consisting of vacuum- and temperature-controlled stages for 2D material mechanical exfoliation, optical flake search, flake transfer and stacking, along with robotic arms, storage modules, cameras, and microscope systems. Image from : arXiv

Qumus is built around the complete graphene workflow: from exfoliating bulk crystals to isolating single-layer flakes and stacking them into functional van der Waals (vdW) devices, all without human intervention. The system combines generative AI, computer vision and robotics to handle the labor-intensive steps that typically limit graphene research, such as flake discovery, thickness assessment and submicron alignment during transfer.