Industry-led, academic-fed: The Manchester innovation model
Thought leadership 19 December 2023
Originally posted by James Baker on LinkedIn Over the last five years, there’s been a lot of government interest in our Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre model. I think it’s because, while we are 100% owned by The University of Manchester, we are different to a catapult. Firstly, we’re almost 100% industry funded, which gives us […]
150+ ‘graphenes’ at your disposal: today, it’s the application that decides the material.
Thought leadership 13 December 2023
Originally posted by James Baker on LinkedIn The isolation of graphene in 2004 was a seminal breakthrough. Pioneers Sir Andre Geim and Sir Konstantin Novoselov sparked a global science revolution – a continued journey of discovery producing a range of breakthrough applications – from graphene-enhanced concrete that reduces CO₂, to a revolutionary hydrogel for vertical farming, […]
Manchester: the global capital for graphene knowledge
Thought leadership 13 December 2023
Originally posted by James Baker on LinkedIn Twenty years on from the isolation of graphene, The University of Manchester remains a world leader in 2D materials innovation, and increasingly our partnership work is global, as companies and institutions come to access knowledge sharing and expertise. Firstly, our focus on sustainability has made us a go-to […]
How sustainability is driving 2D material innovation
Thought leadership 13 December 2023
Originally posted by James Baker on LinkedIn You’d expect me to argue that the future of graphene lies in sustainability, but the fact is, the graphene and 2D material sector is already being driven by innovations designed to tackle the climate crisis. Advanced materials research used to be driven by defence and heavy industry; 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. […]
Graphene-enhanced packaging: a breakthrough for sustainability and innovation
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 25 July 2023
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre brought together leading experts and industry professionals to explore how graphene could be the answer to the packaging industry’s quest for sustainability and efficiency. The Packaging Industry has always been on the lookout for groundbreaking technologies that not only meet the demands of the market but also address pressing environmental […]
Pioneering green graphene applications at the UAE Climate Tech 2023
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 25 May 2023
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre demonstrated impact of the commercialisation of graphene and 2D materials at the two-day event, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in partnership with ADNOC and MASDAR. Chief Executive Officer for Graphene@Manchester, James Baker, and members of the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) attended the first […]
Graphene research students engage the public with science shows
CDT 30 November 2022
Postgraduate research students on the University’s Graphene NOWNANO CDT programme take part and demonstrate at science festivals, school visits and other public engagement events, to spread the word and inspire the next generation of graphene and 2D materials scientists. Outreach forms a key part of the programme and is a valuable way for research students […]
Beware the graphene cowboys: how a ‘second gold rush’ makes standards more important than ever
Uncategorized 4 October 2022
Graphene@Manchester’s James Baker and NPL’s Andrew Pollard explain why standards can prevent a repeat of mistakes in graphene commercialisation.
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.