Research

Pioneering the Future of Renewable Energy: An Insightful Conversation with Dr Marcelo Lozada-Hidalgo
National Graphene Institute 27 November 2024
In recent years, the field of nanomaterials has captivated scientists worldwide, particularly in the pursuit of renewable energy solutions. At the heart of this groundbreaking research is Dr Marcelo Lozada-Hidalgo, a physicist whose work with graphene-based membranes is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in energy conversion and storage technologies. Marcelo’s work on graphene-based semiconductor […]

A Day in the Life… Dr Qian Yang Royal Society Research Fellow in Advanced Materials
National Graphene Institute 1 March 2024
We spoke to Dr Qian Yang, Royal Society Research Fellow in The University of Manchester’s Advanced Materials team. Manchester’s Advanced Materials team focus on solving some of the world’s most critical problems, by developing new and existing materials for the future. As the birthplace of graphene, the revolutionary one-atom thick material, Manchester researchers lead the […]

Bonnie Tsim: My Graphene Journey
CDT 21 September 2023
We caught up with NOWNANO CDT alumna, Bonnie Tsim. Bonnie completed a PhD in 2021 while working on research in the electronic properties of twistronic graphene. She now works in a corporate role but still has her sight set on entrepreneurship. Hi Bonnie, lovely to catch up with you. Tell us a bit about yourself. […]

Meet Steve Hodge: award-winning CTO of Versarien and graphene industry champion
Applications 6 September 2022
Versarien’s chief technical officer Steve Hodge plays an influential role across different working groups, looking at the challenges of commodification and supply chain adoption for graphene and other 2D materials.

Graphene, AI and the brain: an extraordinary journey into human consciousness
Collaborations 24 June 2022
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.

Nanoplexus: the Manchester SME at the cutting edge of 2D materials
Applications 9 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.

Graphene and NPL: new standards for a maturing industry
Collaborations 19 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.

How our Manchester model can underpin new UK innovation agency
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 3 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 9 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 6 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.