NGI Cleanrooms: behind the masks, we’re open for business
Collaborations 15th October 2021
The National Graphene Institute’s Cleanrooms provide a unique environment for research with advanced materials. Find out more about the facility with Cleanroom Manager Fran and how you can benefit.
Nanoplexus: the Manchester SME at the cutting edge of 2D materials
Applications 9th September 2021
As Manchester technology SME Nanoplexus becomes a Tier 2 partner of the GEIC, chief executive Jae Jong Byun tells the story behind the company and outlines the potential for a new material called MXene to transform the landscape of advanced manufacturing.
COVID catalyst: how graphene can lead the global recovery
Applications 8th June 2021
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, says innovation in advanced materials has the potential to support social, economic and technological opportunities to help achieve a green recovery following the impact of COVID-19.
Graphene and NPL: new standards for a maturing industry
Collaborations 19th March 2021
The National Physical Laboratory’s Andrew Pollard tells us about his research at NPL and why its latest standard is so important for the graphene supply chain.
Graphene@Manchester: how we adapted to lockdown
Applications 12th March 2021
A year after lockdown, Graphene@Manchester CEO James Baker and Application Manager Paul Wiper reflect on a period of unprecedented change and adaptation at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC).
How our Manchester model can underpin new UK innovation agency
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 3rd February 2021
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, welcomes the momentum behind UK government plans for a “blue-skies” science research agency that will focus on delivering cutting-edge technologies – regardless of risk.
How the ‘science of sandcastles’ proves Kelvin right, 150 years on
National Graphene Institute 9th December 2020
The 150-year-old mystery behind a natural phenomenon that is omnipresent in our world – and even helps children build sandcastles – has finally been solved by a team of scientists from The University of Manchester led by Nobel laureate and graphene pioneer Professor Sir Andre Geim.
The ‘accidental’ Nobel Laureates: 10 years on
Collaborations 6th December 2020
With the launch of Nobel Week 2020 (5-13 December), we take an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of graphene pioneers Professors Andre Geim and Konstantin (Kostya) Novoselov, who were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics a decade ago.
Graphene: the building block for sustainable cities
Applications 1st December 2020
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, says we need to explore with far more urgency how advanced materials can transform our built environment towards a low-carbon future.
Meet Matthew, the NGI’s award-winning post-doc
National Graphene Institute 17th November 2020
The NGI’s Dr Matthew Hamer, winner of the Scopus Early Career Research UK award for his work with 2D materials, tells us about his research.