Graphene, AI and the brain: an extraordinary journey into human consciousness
A world-leading Manchester nanoscientist says we are about to embark on a fantastic journey into the brain – and predicts a breakthrough “decoder” that could help us better understand human pathology, perception, capacity and consciousness.
Graphene inventor Vivek Koncherry: from ‘backwater’ to space inventor
Led by UoM alumnus and graphene inventor Vivek Koncherry, GEIC Tier 1 Partner Graphene Innovations Manchester uses advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver composite material applications for now and for the future. We sat down for a chat and started back at the beginning, in rural India…
Colloids: masters of masterbatch
We caught up with one of the longest-term partners of Graphene@Manchester – Colloids – to talk about masterbatch: what it is, how it works and why graphene and related 2D materials are the key to a new era of multi-functional plastics.
Perfect Sense AQ: how schoolgirl Ava’s air-quality invention won global acclaim
Teenage inventor and entrepreneur Ava Garside has earned multiple awards for her air-quality pin badge Perfect Sense AQ. We asked about the background to her invention, a jam-packed last couple of years and plans for the future.
Graphene lifecycle: how sustainable are emerging nanotechnologies?
Graphene@Manchester is taking a serious look at the impact – positive and negative – of graphene technologies on sustainability, writes Liam Britnell.
Nanoplexus: the Manchester SME at the cutting edge of 2D materials
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
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
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
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
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.