Graphene News

Archer Materials, a semiconductor company advancing the quantum technology and medical diagnostics industries, has signed an agreement with UK graphene-based electronics company Paragraf to advance development of Archer’s Biochip potassium ion sensor for testing of chronic kidney disease. The agreement will be in two stages, with each stage of work to be carried out over three months at a total estimated cost of AU$450,000 or £222,000.The partnership will accelerate technical progress towards meeting the blood potassium sensing target product profile (TPP) using a gFET. Work performed by Paragraf with Archer will complement the activities ongoing in Sydney.

Zentek has completed the sale of its property that houses its corporate office and laboratory space.Under the terms of the agreement, the Buyer paid Zentek an aggregate purchase price of $2.5 million. The Company will lease back the Property from the Buyer until January 31, 2026, allowing for a transition period and uninterrupted operations. 

PC maker Acer has released multiple announcements about new and upcoming AI-powered laptops, desktops, earbuds, and smart rings. Among these, the Company unveiled a slim Predator Triton 14 AI gaming laptop which Acer called 'the industry's first laptop with graphene thermal interface materials (TIM) in the CPU to help keep it cool'. A similarly appointed laptop, the Predator Helios Neo 14 AI will also be available, along with a Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop that houses a INtel Core Ultra 7 processor and the same GPU as the two laptops. The Predator Triton 14 AI is aimed at creators, professionals, and gamers who need substantial power in a lightweight build. What is known about the graphene thermal interface material on the CPU is that it is said to deliver 14.5% better heat dissipation compared to standard thermal grease. Dual 6th Gen AeroBlade metal fans and a vapor chamber further improve cooling.

Zinc-ion batteries based on water-based electrolytes are inherently safe, environmentally friendly, and economically viable. They also mitigate fire risks and thermal runaway issues associated with their lithium-based counterparts, which makes them lucrative for grid-scale energy storage. Furthermore, zinc has high capacity, low cost, ample abundance, and low toxicity. Unfortunately, current collectors utilized in zinc-ion batteries, such as graphite foil, are difficult to scale up and suffer from relatively poor mechanical properties, limiting their industrial use. Image credit: Dongguk University, Republic of KoreaIn a new study, a team of researchers from the Republic of Korea, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An at the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering at Dongguk University, has proposed graphene-coated stainless steel foil as a novel alternative current collector. 

NanoXplore has reported its financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2025. Key financial highlights for Q3-2025 include total revenues of CAD$30,446,165 (around USD$21,770,000) compared to CAD$33,867,747 (about USD$24,200,000) last year, representing a 10% decrease; Loss of CAD$1,747,714 (around USD$1,250,000) compared to CAD$3,089,430 (around USD$2,209,000) last year.In addition, the total long-term debt stands at CAD$4,940,740 (about USD$3.533.000) as of March 31, 2025, down by CAD$1,405,763 (USD$1,005,000) compared to June 30, 2024.

Archer Materials, a semiconductor company advancing the quantum technology and medical diagnostics industries, has extended its relationship with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) to build on critical milestone work for qubit demonstration, as part of Archer’s quantum technology program. The cost of the six month extension is estimated at around A$279,000 or £136,000.Work already completed with QMUL has reportedly been a key part of Archer’s development program. The work being done with QMUL, combined withArcher’s demonstration of coupling of spins to superconducting resonator micro-devices, provides the first building blocks for both readout and control of the electron spins in a qubit. Archer has introduced the CQ chip and in working with QMUL, it is improving the functionality of this project by using graphene to make electrical contact with the carbon nanosphere spin material.

Argo Living Soils has announce that, following its May 5, 2025 news release regarding the research and development ("R&D") agreement with Graphene Leaders Canada Inc. ("GLC"), Argo is now in discussions to expand its R&D agreement to include the development of graphene-infused asphalt solutions. The expanded agreement will leverage GLC's advanced graphene nanoplatelet ("GNP") dispersion capabilities alongside Argo's expertise in sustainable technology to explore the potential of graphene-infused asphalt for infrastructure applications. The focus will be on research and development to design and test graphene GNP formulations for asphalt, with independent testing planned to assess performance. 

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Researchers from the University of Vienna and Technical University of Vienna have used a unique technique to significantly enhance the stretchability of graphene for the first time by creating an accordion-like ripple effect. This achievement could open up new possibilities for applications that require specific levels of stretchability, such as wearable electronics. Graphene is notable for its high electrical conductivity but tends to be extremely stiff, as its atoms are arranged in a honeycomb pattern that contributes to this stiffness. It makes sense that removing some atoms from the material along with their bonds would result in reduced stiffness. Scientific research, however, has documented both a modest decline and a notable rise. Scientists have now resolved these contradictions with new measurements. Modern devices were used in the experiments and housed in the same ultra-clean, airless environment. As a result, samples can be moved between the various devices without contacting outside air.

After using graphene cooling tech in previous products like the GT Neo 5 model and GT 2 series, mobile phone brand Realme has announced that its GT 7 series will also make use of graphene-based colling technology, or what was described as: "industry-first graphene IceSense cooling design". The company says the theme, “Power that Never Stops,” reflects its focus on sustained performance and battery life.  

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an intriguing possibility for use in next-generation electronics, but its extreme instability made it nearly impossible to produce at all, let alone produce enough of it for advanced studies. Now, an international team of researchers may have a solution.

The rules about magnetic order may need to be rewritten. An international team of researchers found that it was possible to turn a non-magnetic material into a magnetic material by slicing it into thin films.

Graphene is a 'miracle material': mechanically extremely strong and electrically highly conductive, ideal for related applications. Using a unique method physicists have now made graphene drastically more stretchable by rippling it like an accordion. This paves the way for new applications in which certain stretchability is required (e.g. wearable electronics).

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.

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 tractor trailers. While platinum-alloy catalysts have historically delivered superior chemical reactions, the alloying elements leach out over time, diminishing catalytic performance. The degradation is further accelerated by the demanding voltage cycles required to power heavy-duty vehicles. To address this challenge, the team has engineered a durable catalyst architecture with a novel design that shields platinum from the degradation typically observed in alloy systems.