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Latest Graphene News
Graphene sensor prototype powers temperature readings without a battery in Arkansas-Michigan test
Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan say they have demonstrated the first ultra-low-power temperature sensor powered by graphene-based solar cells, a battery-free design that could reduce maintenance in remote monitoring and wearable devices.
Premier Graphene lands first Mexico defense contract as graphene materials move into production testing
Premier Graphene said on April 23, 2026 that it secured its first contract with Mexico’s defense sector, a move that turns its graphene-based protective-wear materials into an initial production run for qualification testing.
Black Swan Graphene lifts UK production capacity past 140 tonnes as graphene manufacturing scales up
Black Swan Graphene says its expanded Consett, United Kingdom facility is now operating at industrial scale, with annual output capacity lifted to more than 140 tonnes. The company’s latest commissioning step marks a concrete shift from pilot production toward repeatable manufacturing for commercial graphene products.
GMG approves final AU$1.4 million to complete 10-ton graphene plant in Brisbane
Graphene Manufacturing Group has approved the final AU$1.4 million needed to complete its Gen 2.0 graphene plant in Brisbane, a move that keeps the 10-ton-per-year facility on track for mid-2026 commissioning.
Adisyn Says Low-Temperature Graphene Film Could Open a Semiconductor Path Beyond Copper Interconnects
Adisyn said on April 20, 2026, that it had demonstrated continuous graphene formation on a 1-centimeter coupon using an industrial atomic layer deposition system at temperatures below 450C, a milestone it says could help address copper interconnect limits in advanced chips.
WEG Launches Low-Temperature Cure Powder Coating as Coaters Push to Cut Oven Energy Use
WEG has launched a powder coating with low-temperature curing technology designed for plastics, composites and other heat-sensitive substrates, a move that could help industrial coaters lower oven temperatures and energy use while expanding powder coating to more demanding applications.
IEA says battery storage was the fastest-growing power technology in 2025
The International Energy Agency says battery storage was the fastest-growing power technology in 2025, with global additions reaching 108 GW and lithium-iron phosphate cells accounting for about 90% of deployments.
MIT says light-activated gel could open new paths for wearables and soft robotics
MIT researchers reported a light-activated gel that could advance ionotronics, a field that uses ions to transfer data instead of conventional electrical circuits. The work, published on April 16, 2026, is aimed at materials that can better bridge electronics and biological tissue.
Sparc records first commercial sale of its graphene additive for protective coatings
Sparc Technologies said on December 19, 2025, that it secured the first commercial sale of its ecosparc graphene additive for solvent-based protective coatings, marking the product’s first revenue and a new commercialization step for graphene-enabled anticorrosion materials.
Voltavate wins $3.55 million to push battery separator technology into pilot production
Voltavate has secured $3.55 million in grant funding from Australia’s renewable energy agency to advance a battery separator platform from laboratory development into pilot-scale manufacturing, a step that could reduce supply-chain dependence for battery makers if the technology proves out in cell testing.
Scientific Reports study tests self-healing graphene oxide coating for corrosion protection
Scientists have reported a self-healing epoxy-silane graphene oxide coating that maintained strong corrosion resistance in saltwater testing and recovered protective performance after scratches, a result that could matter for industrial assets exposed to harsh environments.
GMG says its graphene aluminum-ion battery has doubled energy density in latest tests
Graphene Manufacturing Group says its aluminum-ion battery now reaches 49 Wh/kg in testing, up from 26 Wh/kg in December, a gain the company says moves the cell closer to commercial validation.
Black Semiconductor wins €211 million to build graphene photonics pilot line in Aachen
Black Semiconductor has secured €211 million in support for its Aachen graphene photonics project, a financing package aimed at building a 300-millimeter pilot line for chip interconnects based on integrated graphene photonics.
Canada backs Nano One’s lithium-iron-phosphate scale-up as battery materials race intensifies
Canada has awarded Nano One Materials $4.3 million to scale up its lithium-iron-phosphate production process, a commercialization push for a battery material widely used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
First Graphene says graphene-enhanced roof tile trial delivered stronger results in Australia
First Graphene said on April 23, 2026, that a world-first trial of graphene-enhanced cement roof tiles produced strong results, giving the company a fresh commercialization marker in construction materials. The test is notable because it moves graphene further from lab-scale demonstrations and toward a product category where durability, cost and repeatability matter more than headline material properties.
Allnex sets up ACS 2026 debut for low-VOC and waterborne coating resins
Allnex said it will bring a slate of new waterborne, solventborne, powder and radiation-curable coating technologies to ACS 2026, with products aimed at lower VOCs, faster cure and tighter compliance requirements.
GMG says graphene battery energy density has doubled as it pushes toward 2027 commercialization
Graphene Manufacturing Group said its graphene aluminium-ion battery cells have doubled in energy density to 49 Wh/kg, sharpening a commercialization roadmap that calls for customer testing in 2026 and small-scale production in 2027.
Plaid opens graphene water-shedding coating review with GNW in bet on glass and metal surfaces
Plaid Technologies has launched a three-month assessment with Graphene Nanoworks to evaluate graphene-based water-shedding coatings, films and membranes for glass and metal applications, with a focus on commercialization pathways and manufacturing fit.