A Nature Reviews Physics review published April 9, 2026 says van der Waals squeezing has enabled atom-thin bismuth, indium, tin, lead and gallium metals that remain stable for at least a year, a development that could expand two-dimensional electronics and quantum transport research.
Paragraf says it has produced its first 6-inch graphene wafer at a new Huntingdon facility, marking a manufacturing milestone that could help move graphene-based sensors closer to scalable semiconductor production.
Graphene Manufacturing Group says its graphene-aluminum-ion battery has reached a new development milestone, with customer testing targeted for 2026 and small commercial production penciled in for 2027.
Envision has unveiled a 12.5 MWh battery storage system and started production of a 790 Ah lithium iron phosphate cell, a combined product and manufacturing step that pushes the company deeper into large-format grid storage.
A Scientific Reports paper published April 11 describes a two-step superhydrophobic coating for steel that reported 96.5% corrosion protection, 161-degree water contact angle and durability after 1,100 mm of abrasion.
Black Swan Graphene has completed an expansion at its Consett, England facility that lifts annual output to more than 140 tonnes, a move the company says marks a transition from pilot-scale operations to industrial manufacturing.
