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[1teepee] 12/11/2019 16:20

I wish neill wouldn't post proof of the existence of the bigt with a video which none of us can see as it's restricted.

[laginaneil] 12/11/2019 16:18

and good publicity for them..



I like the bit

Because of misrepresentations made to the US government, Aventura was paid tens of millions of dollars for Chinese manufactured surveillance systems that ended up on Army and Air Force bases, in Department of Energy facilities, on Navy installations and even on US aircraft carriers," Donoghue said.

[johnveals] 12/11/2019 16:12

Once there is an internationally recognised standard for 'graphene', ie ISO, the lawyers will get involved.

[spike_1] 12/11/2019 16:09

tini - exactly !

[tini5] 12/11/2019 16:04

Shevlin, go start selling computers with cheap 3rd party processors in.

Slap an intel inside sticker on the chassis.

Save your profit for the court case. It may not happen straight away but sooner or later it’ll bite you on the ass.

Same will be true of Graphene.

[jointer13] 12/11/2019 15:56

graphene

Graphene, a material that could upset the agri-food industry
About 200 times stronger than steel, graphene is one of the thinnest carbon-based materials humans know, one atom thick. Excellent conductor of chal ...
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Among other things, Tetra Pak is studying how graphene could offer coatings to reduce the carbon footprint of the packaging supply chain.

About 200 times stronger than steel, graphene is one of the thinnest carbon-based materials humans know, one atom thick. Excellent conductor of heat, electricity, graphene has a wide range of light absorption capabilities.
Because it has unlimited potential for integration in almost all industries, graphene could bring breakthrough innovations. In any case, it is the conviction of Professor Konstantin Novoselov, a physicist and Nobel laureate.
"Graphene has the potential to revolutionize a variety of processes and industries. Since the first isolation of graphene in 2004, we have witnessed a phenomenal success and commercial application of this material in the electronics and automotive industries. I look forward to the next phase of potential innovations especially in the packaging industry, "said the physicist.

Lightweight, flexible, conductive and one of the strongest materials in the world, graphene is indeed on the right track to keep its promises on many applications expected to hit the market

Performance superior to current technologies
Lightweight, flexible, conductive and one of the strongest materials in the world, graphene is indeed on the right track to deliver on its promise for many applications expected to hit the market in the next 10 to 15 years. These will be particularly related to electronics (opto), where graphene can offer higher performance than current technologies. Developments in this area could trigger the next generation of electronic devices. Kari Hjelt, Head of Graphene Innovation, confirms that "we are witnessing the first wave of graphene products on the market. Graphene's marketing activities range from materials development to component and system integration. In the future, we will see an increasing number of high value-added products for various fields of application ".
For Andrea C. Ferrari, Scientific and Technological Officer of Graphene and Chairman of its Executive Committee: "Graphene and related materials are moving towards commercialization at the expected speed. The flagship product for graphene is not a question of hype, but of concrete and tangible results and progress. The EU should strengthen its position as world leader and pioneer of graphene technology with the incorporation of graphene devices in various sectors

Innovation at the heart of Graphene Flagship
Graphene Flagship is a project funded by the European Commission bringing together nearly 150 partners from 23 countries. This project is Europe's largest collaborative research program and aims to exploit the unique properties of graphene to innovate in many industries. Launched in 2013, the project entered 2018 in its second phase.
The Graphene Flagship provides short-term applications in the materials sector, with graphene-based inks, composites and coatings, for applications ranging from food packaging to textiles and sporting goods.
In the medium term, graphene could be crucial for the energy sector and market analyzes agree on the high potential of graphene batteries and supercapacitors. With the first graphene solar installation to be installed in Crete, the Graphene Flagship will show how graphene can enable more sustainable energy production, in line with Europe's commitment to renewable energy.
The Graphene Flagship also announced the creation of the Graphene Lighthouse. With a budget of almost 20 million euros over four years, this experimental pilot line will pave the way for commercially competitive graphene products, such as transceivers, photodetectors and sensors.
Lighthouse Graphene Flagship will also develop a process design kit: a set of "instructions" to support product registrations and ensure consistency and quality of finalized designs. The Lighthouse will be accessible by academia and industry around the world.
The Graphene Lighthouse is progressing as planned in its objective by helping EU companies adopt graphene-based technologies. "The number of prototypes we can offer is increasing every year, as well as the interest of European industries, from aerospace to packaging.

Four SMEs give the tone
Four SMEs are already setting the tone for the commercialization of graphene and related materials (GRM) in the Graphene Flagship.
Thus, Emberion develops and produces photonics and graphene electronics that revolutionize infrared photodetectors and thermal sensors. Applications include hyperspectral and thermal imaging, night vision and X-ray detection. The company was a spin-off from Nokia. After a long experience of graphene research within Nokia's research organization, the team joined the graphene flagship to bring the work done on optoelectronics to the market. "Emberion was created at a relatively early stage of product development," said Tapani Ryhänen, CEO of Emberion.
"Our research has led to promising results and functional prototypes and, most importantly, we have been able to reach an agreement with venture capitalists. "Emberion focuses on various spectrometer and machine vision applications by producing new image sensors. We provide products with a wide range of wavelengths and low noise. Our image sensors can be used for example in the sectors of agriculture, food processing and pharmacy. "
Over the next year, Emberion will supply its first imaging products. The activity will also begin with the flagship Graphene Flagship project GBIRCAM, in collaboration with its partners, to strengthen the capacity of optoelectronics using graphene in the industry


Put applications on the market quickly and efficiently
Founded in 2010, Graphenea, one of the world's leading producers of graphene, was one of the first industrial partners to join the Graphene Flagship program. Graphenea participated in the proposal stages of the flagship graphene project and has worked closely since the launch of the EU-funded program. Activity is flourishing for Graphenea. In 2018, the business generated 1.6 million euros and is expected to grow by 25% in 2019.
Graphenea's facilities are located in San Sebastian, Spain, and Boston, USA. Graphenea's 25 employees contribute to the successful development of graphene applications, including graphene CVD films, Graphene Field-Effect-Transistors (GFETs), Graphene Field-Effect-Transistors (GFABs) and oxides of graphene. Graphenea's activities cover more than 60 countries and a wide range of sectors.
"The collaboration between Graphenea and Graphene Flagship has evolved over the last six years," said Iñigo Charola, Business Development Manager at Graphenea. "Our work has become incredibly industry-focused, with flagship projects aimed at bringing applications to market quickly and efficiently."
Today, the company focuses not only on graphene production, but also on the development of its material processing capabilities.
BeDimensional produces and develops graphene and 2D crystals for the manufacturing and energy industries. Its main applications are coatings and paints and the production of materials for energy applications.
As a start-up, BeDimensional was created as a spin-off company of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologica (IIT). The research group began researching fundamental studies of the electronic properties of two-dimensional semiconductor systems. They were also studying some possibilities to adjust the interaction of hydrogen and carbon by bending a graphene sheet.
For this latest study, the team was approached in the early stages of the flagship graphene project to set up a work program on hydrogen storage.
After a two-year incubation period at the institute itself, BeDimensional went on the market after the acquisition of 51% of the shares by Camponovo.
The final push towards industrialization came at the end of 2018, after the Pellan Group's 18 million euro investment. So, what is the next step for BeDimensional? The company is now fully immersed in the implementation of its industrial and commercial strategies.
The first two-dimensional crystal production line is already operational and the company is setting up several research and development laboratories.
"We need to strategically position ourselves at the right level of industrial value chains for each specific application," said Vittorio Pellegrini, Founder and Scientific Advisor at BeDimensional. "We believe it is crucial to establish partnerships and joint ventures with appropriate global players. At the same time, we will strengthen our investment in R & D by attracting the best people. "

Graphene-based inks for new technological applications
Versarien, headquartered in Cheltenham, UK, is an engineering solutions company that provides new technologies for industrial applications.
Through its subsidiaries, Versarien provides targeted solutions as well as research and development on new complementary technologies. Versarien was founded in 2010 and has been an associate member of the Graphene Flagship since 2018, working closely with the project's researchers. The company acquired several companies under the Versarien group, including two spin-offs from renowned universities conducting graphene research. In 2014, 2-DTech joined the group.
2-DTech was originally created by the University of Manchester to manufacture and supply high quality graphene for research and development. The company has become a commercial enterprise that not only provides high quality graphene and other 2D materials, but also works with graphene application in product development projects.
In 2017, Versarien acquired Cambridge Graphene Ltd. from Cambridge University. Cambridge Graphene develops inks, composites and supercapacitors based on graphene and related materials, using processes developed by the Cambridge Graphene Center.
The Cambridge Graphene Center's mission is to study the science and technology of graphene and other carbon allotropes, laminated crystals and hybrid nanomaterials. The spin-off company has commercialized graphene-based inks for new technological applications.
These two companies derived from the Graphene Flagship join the many other companies of the Versarien group, creating a real asset for the commercialization of graphene and the growth of the company.

Graphene for smart packaging
Tetra Pak has also joined the flagship project "Graphene Flagship" of the European Commission as the exclusive representative of the packaging industry to explore possible applications of graphene in the future manufacture of food and beverages.
"The involvement of Tetra Pak in the flagship project of European Graphene is an example of our ambition to take innovation to the next level. It is a privilege to be the only representative of our industry in this research initiative and position us at the forefront to address challenges through multidisciplinary research and development in collaboration with our partners industry, "said Sara De Simoni, vice president of equipment, Tetra Pak.
Tetra Pak conducts R & D in the packaging industry and explores the possibilities of graphene to unlock a range of new and groundbreaking innovations for the foodservice industry. It is a question of innovation in packaging materials. Tetra Pak is currently studying how graphene could offer coatings to reduce the carbon footprint of the packaging supply chain. Graphene can also improve the performance of existing packaging materials by enabling new features and increasing recyclability.
With the development of intelligent packaging, ultra-thin flexible graphene sensors can be integrated into packaging as data carriers for producers, retailers and consumers. Graphene sensors can also be smaller, lighter and less expensive than traditional sensors.
Exploring ways to use graphene composites to make equipment lighter and more energy efficient can potentially reduce energy costs and consumption. With only the necessary modifications to the equipment rather than additional purchases, time and money are saved.

[luckyorange] 12/11/2019 15:56

schmally 👍

[pshevlin] 12/11/2019 15:48

Everything seems to be "a matter of time" on here. I'm happy to wait but there has to be a limit. As to people sueing I can't see anything on the horizon yet. Things may change but plenty of companies will get away with it especially as "real" graphene costs a lot more and the scammers are unlikely to have competitors. The "real" graphene will probably be going into something else.

[schmally] 12/11/2019 15:32

I note that Loggy loves to harp on about XG Sciences as one of his examples of a competitor leading the way, so I thought I'd share their latest financial statements with everyone. plenty to poke holes in for those that want to delve into the details.

It's clear that despite what Loggy says, they are also having to go through lengthy development cycles with clients such as Ford and that product sales are still predominantly in relation to early stage development products and testing.

Don't get me wrong, there is a market for bulk product and it will have benefits, but I think it's clear that VRS don't want to compete in this space and that their focus is on far bigger markets.

I've got a totally open mind with regards to keeping an eye on the market and potentially investing in other graphene companies, but I'm yet to be convinced by any of them bar VRS. Given the choice between VRS and XG, it's VRS every time for me.

[spike_1] 12/11/2019 14:58

pshevlin: re your: It ain't going to happen. Who is going to do it for a start?

First sentence is based on what exactly?

As for who will do it - simple, any competitor that brings out a product with REAL graphene in it.

It is simply a matter of time.

[schmally] 12/11/2019 14:42

So Pshelvin, Just because you are unaware of any legal challenges related to miselling of any graphene products how can you possibly suggest "it ain't going to happen"??

Let's assume for example, that VRS were working with a collaboration partner (Aecom for example) and they sold a few £million of graphene polymer material (cue Club to make an inane comment like "if only") and the contract stipulated the product quality would be guaranteed to meet verified specifications. Let's then assume VRS provide Aecom with a sub standard batch of material that could result in a potential Arch failure and massive potential liabilities. Do you really believe Aecom would not sue the a*se off VRS for breach of contract??

You can't be that naïve surely.

This is the whole point of establishing ISO and verification standards, so companies can work with trusted partners who can demonstrate quality and consistency. If they then fail to produce materials in line with their accredited status, they won't have a leg to stand on.

ISO and verification will by necessity have to become embedded in supplier contracts to protect against sub standard product supply and to enable legal recourse.

It's pretty obvious really.

[1teepee] 12/11/2019 14:33

Directa plus' Graphene

[pshevlin] 12/11/2019 14:27

I have yet to see a company being dragged over the coals for calling something Graphene when it obviously isn't. It ain't going to happen. Who is going to do it for a start?

[superg1] 12/11/2019 14:22

Devereaux

Except that's it's not graphene.
No problem for a bit of tarmac but brand names calling content graphene are going to get stiffed re false advertising and claims by competing brands, as the wheel turns full circle on graphene.

XG were quick to side step that by calling their product graphene nano platelets saying that anything under 10 layers is graphene.

Trouble is Callaway call it graphene as that's what XG called it pre the ISO catching them out.

So as the market evolves a few are going to have to drop their graphene claims or put graphene in the products.

[mryl] 12/11/2019 14:20

thanks WP for 83063, good summary 🙏🏼

[ewads] 12/11/2019 14:14

Devereaux - wonder if road maintenance companies will need a graphene drill to dig it up to lay some pipes/cables.
pshelvin - I hope you never have to make a decision; glass half full or not. Sorry retract that, it's be nice week

[bbmsionlypostafter] 12/11/2019 14:13

Schmelly,

Speaking of reading issues, did you find my post where you claimed

schmally
12 Nov '19 - 09:46 - 2654 of 2673:

......... "Your last comment was even funnier than the one you previously made suggesting that the Chinese would probably be able to stitch Neill up because he couldn't speak Mandarin."?

[pshevlin] 12/11/2019 14:13

What is the betting it is somebody else's "Graphene" that they are going to be using.

[devereaux] 12/11/2019 13:55

I don't think this has appeared on this BB - Credit for Daily Mail

[bootie64] 12/11/2019 13:43

Good to see that another major construction company is trialling graphene enhanced products. hTTps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2019/11/08/skanska-trials-graphene-enhanced-super-tough-blacktop/Also shows you just got to be patient with timescales as "The G+ upgraded asphalt is the result of a three-year research program with a patent filed in 2017"

[club sandwich] 12/11/2019 13:17

at the moment we're not supplying *anybody*...

[jointer13] 12/11/2019 13:07

mandatory

there's plenty of room for other companies to get verified, it would be good if one or two did....we cannot supply everybody

[schmally] 12/11/2019 12:16

I didn't call you a name, I did however suggest your inability to read statements correctly and your continuous misquoting may indicate you have some form of dyslexia.

I'm happy to accept you may not be dyslexic, but the alternative explanation would therefore have to be, that you make a conscious effort to deliberately mislead and misquote people as a matter of course. Which would you suggest is most likely??