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[ellissj] 01/12/2018 18:15

I guess this tweet explains why focus is upon multi-layered 2D materials research ! It's a new science. Best ellis


Graphene Centre
@GrapheneUCam

“2D materials are like the ingredients for a sandwich, they work much better when you stack them together,” explains Prof. Ferrari in his talk at @DeptofPhysics
"Imagination is the limit," he adds."

[festario] 01/12/2018 17:00

Unban John Veals I say!

[tim3416] 01/12/2018 14:42

Alchemy- that's the great thing about VRS, I wouldn't be surprised if there was!! ;-)

[alchemy] 01/12/2018 14:09

There will be 15 news and interest items by the two types of RNS or web site/press release or media by Christmas Eve .

[kemorkid] 01/12/2018 13:28

I wonder will we get anRNS early next
week before results day on Thursday?

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 13:03

This article from 3 years ago. Graphene speakers here now ! Best ellis.

MEDdesign

"12 Ways Graphene Will Transform Medical Devices"

By Nigel Syrotuck2 Comments

October 20, 2015

Within the last year, graphene has been a hot topic in tech news. If you were to believe the articles, it can increase computing power, improve battery storage, replace batteries with super capacitors, enable transparent and smart textiles, improve MEMS sensitivity and effectiveness, make entirely new types of sensors, improve cooling systems, create higher resolution displays, and actuate mechanisms.

And the really jaw dropping fact: All of those articles are from a single journal from just a four-month period earlier this year. Developments are happening fast in the graphene world, with research centers all over the globe investing in the material. As with all futuristic medical technology, it will take a while to jump from the lab to the practical, but if it keeps up with this breakneck pace, graphene could be a $100 Billion industry at the core of our electronic devices in just a few years.

If you didn’t know already, graphene is made out of pure carbon. It differs from other allotropes of carbon (like coal or diamond) in its structure, which is to chemistry what cooking instructions are to ingredients: Both are equally important in defining the final product’s characteristics. Graphene’s structure, which gives it immense strength, is a crystalline hexagonal lattice (compared to a diamond’s cubic configuration) in which the carbon molecules are tightly packed and firmly connected to three of their neighbors. This composition gives it incredible strength and conductive properties. If you were to roll a sheet of graphene into a cylinder, you’d get a carbon nanotube, which is likely the strongest-per-pound material we’ve ever created. Graphene can not only make our consumer and medical devices stronger, it has the power to unlock a host of amazing new features.

The medical device of the future can be built with a layered graphene casing. The outer layer is transparent and antibacterial, reducing the threat of cross contamination by creating a hostile environment that destroys bacterial walls. Light can pass through it to get to the next layer: A power generating lamination that recharges the battery under ambient light. Graphene can also store energy, because the final structural layer acts as a battery by collecting energy like a superconductor and releasing it on demand. To add rigidity to this thin layered casing, carbon tubes are used as pillars, crossing the central void and making the device nearly unbreakable. Due to its magnetic properties, graphene also has applications in microphones and speakers, which can be built into the case to improve the user interface.

Also on graphene’s endless resume are applications in biosensing. A microfluidics chip with natural anti-clotting properties can read an input with accuracy and repeatability using next-generation graphene sensors. To keep dust out, a single-piece door covers the sensor input, and opens and closes electronically as current passes through. Integrated circuits in the device, which are prone to getting hot, can have the heat wicked away by thin thermal conduits that are built right into the wall of the device. Graphene conducts heat at ~4,000 W/mK, which is four times more than diamond (1,000 W/mK) and ten times more  than copper (400 W/mK).

The device outputs information via a high-resolution screen backed by carbon LEDs, which have the potential to be cheaper and smaller than existing lights. These lights can be found elsewhere in the device to indicate warnings and alerts, capturing attention when needed and blending into the device when turned off.

Graphene also has applications in touch sensing technology, meaning not only are the display, lighting, speakers, microphone, battery, power generation and anti-bacterial layer built into the device, but the touch buttons are too.

Graphene is poised to revolutionize the medical industry. Al though the move from research to development never really goes as planned, the future of graphene-based medical devices is a whole lot closer than we might realize"

[redstone64] 01/12/2018 12:57

Superg1, with what you saw at the Cambridge investor visit would you say that Gnanomat is likely to be involved with the inks side from Cambridge or the Nanene from 2D Tech?It does almost feel like the inks get forgotten in discussions on the board and even VRS news and it was great to hear the updates following the visit. Any ideas on when the scale-up of the inks will be done?

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 12:56

Interesting photonics healthcare cross over here ? Imo. Best ellis

"Innovation in Photonics

CPI is opening a new National Centre for Healthcare Photonics based at NETPark, County Durham in 2018. The centre will provide open access facilities and expertise to help companies of all sizes to develop their photonics based technologies for healthcare and turn them into commercially viable products. CPI has received initial support from the North East Local Economic Partnership (NELEP) to establish this centre."



"The aim is to create a new range of wideband ultrafast photonics devices and systems using graphene and related materials (GRMs), combining the versatile properties of GRMs with conventional optics and ultrafast optics, sustained by the convergence and co-integration of photonic and optoelectronic components, based on GRMs and GRM-polymers, including: lasers, polymer waveguides, optical frequency converters, amplifiers, polarizers, filters, cavities, switches, modulators and photodetectors. The developed ultrafast photonic systems will then be used in a variety of applications, such as medical and biological and material processing, among others. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across engineering, physics, material science, nanotechnology and medicine."

[superg1] 01/12/2018 11:43

Ellis

On our visit to Cambridge we met one that is joining VRS shortly. She has been in the centre for 7 years and is an expert in batteries.

Much of what is described there is to do with inks and you can see Cambridge graphene centre also has posts in play for a host of sectors for graphene ink. That’s where their holding really shows it’s value. It allows access for VRS to £millions worth of specialised kit in one of the world leading graphene centres.

That’s what the big names love. All the kit and expertise they need without the unnecessary expense and staff. What fits then gets developed and commercialised.

If all could see it then they would have a far better understanding of the myriad of things going on and the kit available. It was mind boggling and the scientists were clearly enthusiastic and excited about discoveries being made.

Having now seen (video) the printed disc for the button cell battery, if that turns into a breakthrough, mass production seems straightforward.

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 11:37

Indeed grabs; i prefer experts, such as the iso standards chairman, Dr. Denis Koltsov to provide informed opinion. Each to their own. And agreed all, the sooner we have standards the better. Aimo. Best ellis.

[tim3416] 01/12/2018 11:19

10p? 100p more like Anley lol

[anley] 01/12/2018 11:06

Good to see IOS standards gaining traction and the pressure must be kept up..........its worth in my view 10p on the share price.................but we will see.

[grabster] 01/12/2018 10:32

So much going on that naysayers waving "THE END IS NIGH" placards risk being trampled underfoot.

Or to quote the bard -

"There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures."

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 10:28

Cheers iain. Geic, euro flagship 'spearhead' ; the US graphene council and NGA, china mou, iso standards - are all about commercialising graphene and 2D materials. It's an emerging industry. Plenty of multisector, big corporate collabs engaging with VRS for this reason and because of the quality their products, academic links, experts on board, uk govt secondees. Testing in products and developing them is taking place. It's comparing apples with apples here. Confident in my vrs investment choice. Aimho. Dyor. Best ellis

[iain dick] 01/12/2018 10:02

Ellisj,
Your supercharged this morning ...good on you !
Many thanks

[loglorry1] 01/12/2018 09:48

It costs about £200 to register a trademark in the UK.

Where are the sales? The MoU posted yesterday had no mention of Nanene or other VRS Graphene. The Chinese want to develop links with Universities to further their IP ambitions not buy Nanene at $100,000/kg.

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 09:45

These 3 are advisors to vrs/cambridge graphene centre. Lots happening at cambridge graphene centre by the looks of it. Hopefully vrs interest here ? Aimo. Best ellis

)"PhD Positions

PhD positions are available every year. Prospective candidates are invited to send the CV and two reference letters directly to Prof A. C. Ferrari ([e-mail]). ;

Dr Tawfique Hasan ([e-mail]) and Dr Felice Torrisi ([e-mail]) are also accepting new PhD students in the broad field of nanotubes, graphene and other layered materials for engineering applications. Prospective candidates are invited to contact them directly with their CV, publications list and two reference letters." 

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 09:42

A business developer post. Best ellis

" Cambridge Graphene Centre Business Developer: Research & Innovation Engineer in Optoelectronics and Photonics

A position exists for an experienced Business Developer/Research & Innovation Engineer (BD/RIE) who will work with and support both the Graphene Flagship (GF) and the Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) to identify and promote commercialisation of research and new technologies originating from the Graphene Flagship (GF) and the CGC in the fields of optoelectronics, photonics, flexible and wearable electronics.

The EU-funded Graphene Flagship is a 10-year, 1 billion- Euro research initiative, with over 150 academic and industrial partners in 23 countries. The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) is one of the founding members of the Graphene Flagship. The Mission of the GF and CGC is to take graphene and related materials (GRMs) from a state of raw potential to a point where they can revolutionize multiple industries. This may bring a new dimension to future technology, with a manifold return on the investment in terms of technological innovation, economic exploitation and societal benefits. This requires the focus of the GF and CGC to evolve over the years, placing more resources in areas where this transition is more likely.

We wish to appoint a professional dedicated to develop collaborations with industry to facilitate and maximize impact. Significant experience in dealing with new product and/or process development for industry is required, as well as previous exposure to company dynamics and the capability to bridge the gap between research and business goals. The role-holder will work in the broad areas of optoelectronics, photonics, flexible and wearable electronics and will be required to get familiar with the intellectual assets developed within the GF and CGC relevant for these application domains. The BD/RIE must be proactive in developing connections with industry players, identifying company needs and facilitating the generation of proposals for efficient transfer of assets and know-how. The BD/RIE is expected to communicate business needs and market drivers from industry to the GF and CGC and to generate co-creations activities.

The successful applicant will hold a degree level qualification in a scientific or technical subject relevant to the role's remit, at PhD Level or equivalent. Significant experience in dealing with new product and/or process development for industry is required. Knowledge of the patenting process, licensing or other aspects of technology transfer and experience in new business development and setting B2B or academic-industry collaborations is needed. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, including knowledge of CAD and other relevant design software. Knowledge of IP management criteria and experience in negotiation and handling collaborations and reporting within EU projects is highly desirable."

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 09:39

This research post, 'ultra fast photonics.'

 Research Associate in Ultrafast Photonics Based on Graphene and Related Materials (Fixed Term)

Positions exist for Research Associates in the Department of Engineering, to work on Ultrafast Photonics based on Graphene and Related Materials.

The post holders will be located at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, West Cambridge Cambridgeshire, UK.

"The aim is to create a new range of wideband ultrafast photonics devices and systems using graphene and related materials (GRMs), combining the versatile properties of GRMs with conventional optics and ultrafast optics, sustained by the convergence and co-integration of photonic and optoelectronic components, based on GRMs and GRM-polymers, including: lasers, polymer waveguides, optical frequency converters, amplifiers, polarizers, filters, cavities, switches, modulators and photodetectors. The developed ultrafast photonic systems will then be used in a variety of applications, such as medical and biological and material processing, among others. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across engineering, physics, material science, nanotechnology and medicine.

The successful candidates will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics or Material Science with a proven track record in ultrafast photonics and nanotechnology, including processing, fabrication, characterization, integration and application of materials and nano-materials for ultrafast photonics and optoelectronics."

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 09:37

Another eu project job advert at CGC. Possibly 'spearhead?' Aimo. Best ellis.

5) Research Associate in (Opto)-Electronic Devices Based on Graphene, Related Materials and Hetero Structures (Fixed Term)

Two positions exist for Research Associates in (Opto)-Electronic Devices Based on Graphene, Related Materials and Hetero Structures.

The post holders will be located in the Cambridge Graphene Centre, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge (West Cambridge), Cambridgeshire, CB3 0FA, UK.

"The aim is to develop a new class of integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices based on layered materials, their heterostructures and hybrid platforms, combining the versatile properties of layered materials with conventional 3d semiconductors. These devices will then be used in a wide range of applications, such as on-chip optical routing, flexible optoelectronics, light emission and optical sensing. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across photonics, plasmonics, device physics, electrical engineering and nanotechnology, and it will require the realization of novel devices for wide range of applications such as photodetectors, optical modulators, optical amplifiers, lasers, biosensors etc. based on integrated layered materials and hetero-structures.

The successful candidates will hold a PhD in Photonics, Physics, Material Science, Nanotechnology or Electrical Engineering with a proven track record in photonics, optoelectronics of low dimensional systems, plasmonics, near-field optics, CMOS technology and nanofabrication, including on-chip optical and electrical characterizations, pump-probe techniques and fast electro-optical measurements. Preference will be given to candidates with proven track record in silicon photonics, fabrication and optoelectronic characterization of graphene, related layered materials or other nanoscale photonic devices, as demonstrated by publications in major journals. A solid understanding of device physics and the physics of graphene and related materials is required.

Experience in handing collaborations within EU projects, including reporting and attendance to project meetings is also essential. The candidates will also have the ability to continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuous professional development; have experience of managing own workload.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance."

[ellissj] 01/12/2018 09:33

Cheers maths. I see fibres mentioned in this job advert at UoC. Euro project by looks of it. 'Spearhead?' Aimo. Best ellis

".. develop conducting polymer/graphene-coated microfibers and characterise their structural, physical, electrochemical properties and electrobiological functionality, for electronic interconnection, surgical handling and chronic implantation...."

full job text here as follows :-

"Research Associate in Solution Processed Graphene and Related Materials and Composites (Fixed Term)

We wish to appoint Research Associates in the Cambridge Graphene Centre, to work on solution processed Graphene and Related Materials and Composites.

The aim is to develop a new class of composites able to exploit the mechanical, thermal, optical and electrical properties of graphene and related materials. The role holders will:

undertake the optimization of inks, dispersions and composites based on graphene and exfoliated layered materials for a wide range of printing and coating techniquestest the materials in transparent and conductive composites for photovoltaics, smart windows, touch screens, and flexible electronics devices in generaldevelop stable, jettable inks based on such materials suitable for printing on a broad range of substrates including flexible, paper and textilesdevelop composites by combining two or more inks of different materials to fine-tune their propertiesdevelop conducting polymer/graphene-coated microfibers and characterise their structural, physical, electrochemical properties and electrobiological functionality, for electronic interconnection, surgical handling and chronic implantation

This is an ambitious frontier research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across engineering, physical, chemical and soft matter sciences, and will require the optimization of inks and solutions based on graphene and related materials, as well as their incorporation in a variety of host substances, ranging from polymers, to glasses, metal, concrete, etc. with the aim of augmenting the mechanical, thermal, optical, or electronic properties of the host material.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Material Science or Electrical Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with proven expertise in preparation, optimisation, characterization of composites and inks based on graphene and related materials.

Experience in handing collaborations within EU/UK projects, including reporting with frequent, strict deadlines and attendance to project meetings is highly desirable, and experience of managing own workload.

The role holders will be located in Cambridge Graphene Centre, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK."