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[festario] 10/11/2019 12:20

That could even extend to Dean Haigh?I'd forgotten about him til just then.

[woodpeckers] 10/11/2019 11:50

More than happy with that idea fest!

“Elephants in the enterprise want to do business with elephants,”... and yet we have the likes of AECOM knocking on our door wanting to do business with us...says a lot!

[tim3416] 10/11/2019 11:39

Agree with Festario and Woody. Let’s all try to make this a decent thread again

[superg1] 10/11/2019 11:29

That expands further to show Airbus are involved including the final demand expectations.

The proposed production process must be in operation commercially or be linked with an existing commercial entity using the technology proposed here to ensure large scale material delivery (at the level of 10 tonnes/year) sufficient to cover the graphene needs of a large aerospace company;

Contact person for technical questions: Elmar Bonaccurso ([e-mail])

[superg1] 10/11/2019 11:00

Lag

To answer your question, you may have missed it in the usual trash chaos

GICE

Core 3 Spearhead Project GICE will focus on the design of thermoelectric ice protection systems (IPS), which will play a major role in next generation aeronautical products.




It looks more or less that VRS are the only ones that tick enough boxes to meet the criteria. VRS were with bus and Victrex at a 2 day 'event' with just a few partners at Exeter Uni CALM a couple of years ago.

So I believe VRS are part of it.

Criteria below

10kg/month GRM production: Sustainable production of GRMs on the scale of 10 kg/month (following ISO/TS 80004-13:2017(en) material specifications for graphene flakes). The production process must be in operation commercially.

Spray deposition or brush painting of GRM: GRM-based ink formulations suitable for spray deposition (preferred) or brush painting (acceptable) of coatings under standard paint shop conditions, with good adhesion on different substrates (polymers, carbon and glass fibre composites, metals);
>10kW/m² heating power density for an applied voltage of for applied voltage up to 230V AC, 3-phase, or 540V DC (+/-270V) for GRM-based coating

Electrical contacts: Expertise in fabricating electrical connectors (using tin based solder or similar technology) to GRM-based coatings (expertise demonstrated via publications or patents or products)

Experience in heating applications and aerospace components: Demonstrated capability of integrating GRM-based heating coatings in representative aerospace components.

[woodpeckers] 10/11/2019 10:56

Thanks for that chumbo...barely even touches on the many possible uses. A good reminder though how amazing the product/s is/are that we are investing in.

[chumbo1] 10/11/2019 10:49

Noddy guide to graphene per TechinstroTECHINSTRO Back to Blog10JunWhy does Graphene have so much potential? GRAPHENESteel might be durable, and diamond might be tough, but graphene is stronger, more robust and immensely lightweight too. Graphene is one of the most wonderful artificially-crafted materials known to man today. It has properties that are impressive and unique to it. The diverse range of unusual properties makes graphene an incredibly useful material in numerous industrial sectors.Basic but Amazing Facts about GrapheneGraphene is not called the "wonder material" for nothing. It is essential to know the unique and impressive properties of graphene to understand its immense and diverse potential.These are some surprising facts about graphene to give you an idea of its impressive potential and existing applications.Carbon allotrope – Graphene is an allotrope of carbon. It consists of carbon atoms forming an sp-2 bond with a molecule bond length of around 0.142 nm.Single-atom thick – Graphene has a 2D structure, similar to a sheet. It made of carbon atoms connected in a hexagonal manner to form a honeycomb-like structure. There are multi-layered forms of graphene also available – bi-layer graphene, multi-layer graphene and many more.Thinnest material – Graphene is the thinnest human-made material. It also makes graphene the lightest material known. A 1-square meter sheet of graphene weighs a mere 0.0077 grams.Highest tensile strength – Graphene, despite being the lightest and thinnest material is powerful when it comes to tensile strength. For example, a sheet of graphene that weighs less than 0.008 grams can successfully support a weight of 4,000 grams (4 kg).Extremely strong – Graphene has been tested for its strength and is reported to be 300 times stronger than the most robust industrial-grade steel.Completely transparent – Graphene is only an atom-thick which makes it practically transparent. This property is of high potential in the optics industry.Electrical conductor – Graphene, thanks to its uniquely-arranged carbon atom, consists of 1 free electron. That makes graphene an excellent conductor of electricity. Graphene is considered to be an excellent replacement for conventional electrical conductors, such as copper. Tests have shown graphene to have an electrical current density which is over six times that of copper.Thermal conductivity – Graphene can withstand extremely high temperatures, despite being thinner than the human hair. It makes graphene an excellent thermal conductor as well.Now that you know the unique and unusual properties of graphene let us show you, in brief, the existing and future uses of graphene in industries.Potential of GrapheneThe peculiar properties of graphene have given it immense potential for use in industries across the spectrum. Check out some of the most recent and future applications and potential uses of graphene:? Power storage – Graphene is set to revolutionize battery storage capacities and charge batteries faster too. Recently, Samsung revealed it is working on an innovative graphene-based battery. The patent details in the US and South Korea affirm that the graphene-based battery can store 45% more power. These revolutionary batteries are also set to charge completely in only 12 minutes.? Data storage – The simple yet effective structure of graphene makes it excellent for use in data storage units as well. These will have immensely faster flash memories than conventional data storage units.? Tools – Graphene, being lightweight yet immensely strong, can be useful in making machines compact, lighter yet as efficient as ever.? Sports – Numerous sports equipment can be improved impressively be replacing the carbon-fiber base with graphene, which is even lighter yet infinitely stronger in comparison.? Touchscreen – Graphene is set to revolutionize touchscreen technology, thanks to its impressive optic properties. Being practically transparent, extremely strong and having remarkable electric conductivity, graphene is ideal for use in touchscreen devices and smartphones shortly.? Biosensors – Graphene has immense potential for use in advanced bio-medical sensors. It can efficiently measure a patient's cholesterol levels, blood sugar range, and even their DNA. Research has shown graphene to be extremely useful in making medical equipment to administer intravenous medications too.? Supercapacitors – Graphene-based capacitors can even replace conventional batteries to an extent to making them redundant.? Waterproofing – Graphene is extremely thin yet durable and is effective for use in water-proof coatings for industrial machinery and even aircraft and ocean liners.? Water purification – The fragile structure and uniform nature of the connection between its carbon atoms makes graphene excellent for use as a water filter.Apart from these, there are other obscure yet essential applications and potential uses of graphene. Immense research is being done all over the world on this wonder material. Soon, we can expect to see graphene replace many conventionally superior materials and become essential for technological development.

[chumbo1] 10/11/2019 10:47

My old man flew Spitfires and Hurricanes. He made it through the war and was proud to have served but never stopped wrestling with his conscience

[woodpeckers] 10/11/2019 09:37

AS a sign of respect perhaps everyone could make an effort to be kind to one another today.

[markyboy5] 10/11/2019 08:31

China has rolled out 20 measures friendly to foreign investors,


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[affc21] 10/11/2019 08:17

We will forever be in their debtAnd we shall not forget.RIP.(To be honest words are not enough for what they sacrificed for all of us)

[festario] 09/11/2019 23:44

We will always remember them.

[forestfred] 09/11/2019 22:11

Amen

We will remember them .

Ff

[germanicus] 09/11/2019 21:51

"For the Fallen"


They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

[moljen] 09/11/2019 20:38

Thought it was Sunday not a school day, my mistake.

[festario] 09/11/2019 20:33

Lucky, that's a true story.