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[ellissj] 09/1/2019 07:28

Surely there's '6' ways ? :) 'Polygrene' for lightweighting ev interiors imo ? Per last poddy, neill says we are talking to ev firms around the world. Best ellis

'5 ways graphene will revolutionise the car industry'

Graphene was isolated in Manchester in 2014 and the city has since become unrivalled in its concentration of expertise with two world leading centres dedicated to researching and commercialising the material. More than 60 companies including Rolls Royce are already working in the city to be at the forefront of graphene technology.

1. Lightweight graphene composites for structural components

Graphene can be added to existing metals and polymers to add additional benefits such as increased strength allowing less of the original material to be used. This would drastically reduce the weight of vehicles allowing better fuel efficiency and handling.

2. Rust free paint

Developed at the University of Manchester graphene paint provides an ultra-strong coating which is impermeable to gas, water and chemicals, meaning rust could be a thing of the past.

3. Sensors

As it is just one atom thick every atom is exposed to its environment allowing it detect changes easily. This property makes it perfect for use in self driving cars as the sensor will be able to detect the distance between itself and obstacles even in difficult weather conditions.

4. Electronics

As the world’s most conductive material it can be used to improve transistor density and response times in electronic circuits. In addition, it can be used as coating for any touch screen component to allow interactivity.

5. Batteries

Lithium ion batteries are currently a very heavy component of electric vehicles. Graphene is impermeable even to hydrogen atoms yet allows protons to flow through easily, so can be incorporated into battery technology to enhance efficiency and reduce weight..."

[ellissj] 09/1/2019 07:18

Fitzy, the trend in screens generally is heading our way i feel. Graphene should help develop products further; thinner, stronger, better visuals etc (leds) Best ellis.

'LG flexes roll-up TV as screens start to bend.'

JAN 8, 2019 06:52 AM [LAS VEGAS]

'LG on Monday unveiled a roll-up television screen as a trend of bendable displays began taking shape at a consumer electronics extravaganza in Las Vegas.'


"Bendable and foldable screens were expected to be among the technology trends on display at CES, which opens officially on Tuesday.

Startup Royole was on hand with its folding mobile device screen technology, and Samsung was expected to show off a new version of a folding smartphone...."

"....Foldable phones is going to be a big trend this year," Mr Greengart said, noting that most of new product announcements of that ilk were likely to be saved for the upcoming Mobile World Congress.

He expected the challenge to folding smartphones to be on the software side, not with the displays, since applications will have to be designed to adapt to going from phone to tablet screen sizes."

[ellissj] 09/1/2019 06:57

I think the 10% general correction before the US midterms was about right. But after the midterms, It was gamed down and oversold by undue weight given to trump comments (and fed bank liquidity comment) before xmas. Xmas eve bottom just shy of 'bear market.' And gamed up since. A correction upwards. Chinese economic data and apple disappointment 'changed the facts' last thursday though - ie signs of a slowdown. and in response the chinese & US authorities acted last friday, via extra stimulus measure and fed interest rate guidance to give confidence. Plus vote in commons takes 'hard brexit' off the table in all but name. Plus us/china and brexit trade disputes look to be on a sounder footing, it's likely the 'fear' felt in the general markets is being replaced by better sentiments. I would say a 10% rise off lows is fair enough for where we are now and if trade disputes are resolved, futher moves up could occur. but equally, if the current trade disputes rumble on beyond expectations and/or further negative economic data comes in that changes the facts, of course the markets could retreat again. Aimho. Gla. Best ellis

[volsung] 09/1/2019 04:06

People seem to repeat themselves on this thread
People seem to repeat themselves on this thread
People seem to repeat themselves on this thread
People seem to repeat themselves on this thread
People seem to repeat themselves on this thread

[volsung] 09/1/2019 04:01

The global markets are just heading up to their significant emas before slamming back down again. Don’t be sucked in

[ny boy] 09/1/2019 03:59

These are a bit late to the party, the rest of the global markets are powering ahead, time for an rns Neill ffs!

[fitzy89] 09/1/2019 02:22

Sorry if this has already been posted and I know superg has mentioned the link between LG and Cambridge Graphene in the past so thought this could be of interest:




And then doing a quick search for LG and graphene, I found this interesting article about having issues mass producing graphene in 2017:




We all know the connections and multiple visits that VRS have made to South Korea over the last year and also now have an employee working there. Lets also not forget they signed the MoU with Tunghsu Optoelectronic Technology in November. I think the flexible display area could be about to get very exciting for us.

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:22

200p on its way shortly, many many, many collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-)

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:22

200p on its way shortly, many many, many collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-)

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:22

200p on its way shortly, many many, many collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-)

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:22

200p on its way shortly, many many, many collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-)

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:22

200p on its way shortly, many many, many collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-)

[bgt1] 08/1/2019 23:21

200p on its way shortly, many many, many excellent collaborations ongoing of which some large ones are moving towards orders in the very near future. Close those shorts or be bankrupted :-) you have been warned!!

[ellissj] 08/1/2019 22:31

Biam at UoM opened in 2017 it seems. Best ellis

BIAM - Manchester UTC

About us

"Launched on the 10 July 2017, it has been our vision to promote the development, processing, testing and characterisation of advanced materials for aero engine applications at the BIAM-UoM University Technology Centre."

[ellissj] 08/1/2019 22:17

These chinese collabs with UoM further show how the below rns is a feather in the cap for vrs. Choosing to use vrs 2D materials to develop applications. Aimo. Best ellis

'Versarien PLC - Collaboration with Chinese Aerospace Company'

RNS Number : 8931K

Versarien PLC

19 December 2018

("Versarien" or the "Company")

'Collaboration with Chinese Aerospace Company'

"Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with a large state-owned Chinese aerospace company (the "Partner")

The Partner is, mainly engaged in the research, design, manufacture and operation of various aerospace systems.

The MOU details the parties desire to collaborate and ultimately enter into a strategic cooperation covering research, development and manufacturing in order to accelerate the industrialisation and market for graphene and other Versarien 2D materials, including Hexotene, in the Chinese aerospace sector.  This will include exploring their uses within the fields of, amongst others, microwave and electromagnetic radiation shielding, heat dispersion coatings, 3D printing and flexible wearable devices.

Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, commented: "We are delighted to have reached this agreement with our latest Chinese Partner.

"The aerospace sector is at the forefront of developing advanced materials to cope with demands for attributes such as lightness, high strength, conductivity, temperature resistance and corrosion resistance.  We believe that the incorporation of Versarien's graphene and other 2D materials can provide significant benefits and we look forward to collaborating with the Partner to develop new and innovative products.

'This agreement is the latest in a series that we have entered into with parties in China and I would like to take this opportunity to again thank both the Chinese and UKgovernments for the support and assistance they are providing."

[ellissj] 08/1/2019 22:09

And yet another chinese/UoM aerospace collab from 2016. Hoped to further relationship from initial project. Best ellis

'A new partnership with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.'

On 16 March 2016 the Faculty welcomed a senior delegation from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). Following a previous visit to Manchester by CASC representatives, and subsequent discussions, an agreement was finalised on the establishment of a joint lab, focussed on Advanced Control Systems, in partnership with CASC. 

The Vice-President and Dean, Professor Martin Schröder, was delighted to welcome the delegation to an agreement signing ceremony in the Whitworth Council Chamber. The lab will be based at the University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute with Dr Zhengtao Ding, Professor Costas Soutis, and Dr Shan Zhong appointed as directors to represent the University for the lab. This is an exciting development for the Faculty and represents the initial phase of a developing collaboration with a key international partner. Professor Simon Rowland, Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering said ’I am delighted that our respective teams have put in place an agreement for future collaboration. It is our aspiration that, in time, the collaboration will move beyond Control Systems into other aspects of Aerospace Science and Technology.’

[ellissj] 08/1/2019 22:03

Chinese graphene collab with UoM here (not sure of year, any ideas?) Best ellis.

'the Aero Engine Corporation of China'

"The University of Manchester has launched a major new collaboration with the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), working through one of its subsidiaries, the Beijing Institute for Aeronautical Materials (BIAM)"

"BIAM is an internationally recognised research institute engaged in the development and manufacturing of advanced aeronautical materials. The collaboration underlines The University of Manchester’s status as a world-leading institution in the development, processing, testing and characterisation of advanced materials.

On 10 July, Professor Martin Schröder, Vice President and Dean of Science of Engineering, was delighted to receive a senior AECC delegation to commemorate the launch of two new research centres to be based here in Manchester:

The BIAM-University of Manchester Graphene Aerospace Materials Centre will focus on the use of graphene in aerospace materials, including composites and ceramics for aero engines, with Professor Ping Xiao of the School of Materials as director on behalf of the University;

The BIAM-University of Manchester Technology Centre will focus on the development, processing, testing and characterisation of advanced materials for aero engine applications. Prof Xiaorong Zhou of the School of Materials will become the director on behalf of the University.

To mark the establishment of the two Centres, commemorative plaques were unveiled at an event attended by Mr Sunan Jiang, Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology (Chinese Embassy, London) and representatives from the Chinese Consulate in Manchester.

Speaking at the event, Professor Schröder said, "I’m delighted with the establishment of this partnership and I have every confidence it will be a success.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for leading researchers on both sides to work collaboratively on key challenges, and we can also expect to see high impact research as a result.

“The partnership further consolidates our engagement with Chinese industry, particularly in the fields of aerospace engineering and advanced materials, and it is testament to the University’s expertise and reputation in these areas.”

Commenting after the event, Professor Xiaorong Zhou said, “I’m delighted to see the establishment of the BIAM-University of Manchester Technology Centre, which will be a world-leading centre for advanced aeronautical materials research.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to bring together the leading researchers in The University of Manchester and BIAM to tackle some of greatest challenges facing the development and fabrication of advanced aeronautical materials and the manufacturing of aero engines.

“We can look forward to a fruitful collaboration and I am confident that the BIAM-University of Manchester Technology Centre will be a success story.”

[luckyorange] 08/1/2019 21:34

Dow another positive day, confidence seems to be returning all around, growth may be slowing but still at healthy levels and a looming recession may have been overstated, I blame the algorithms :).

Reading various RNS's on different companies since the beginning of January there seem to be a lot of positives.

For the school college leavers since 2008 it must seem like we haven't come out of that recession yet so don't need another one anyway!

Bears getting jittery.

[lufc5] 08/1/2019 20:29

I had an email from Callum this morning. That is what I thought you were referring to.

[lufc5] 08/1/2019 20:27

sand. Maybe we have slightly crossed wires, or even trying to tread too softly. I do apologise.