"Integrating Graphene Innovations: From Smart Textiles to High-Performance Energy Storage"

Discover how graphene is revolutionising industries at the ARMS – GRAPHERGIA Workshop. Explore innovative graphene production methods and its diverse applications, including smart textiles and advanced energy storage solutions. Engage with leading experts and learn about the latest graphene technologies.

Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Time: 11:15 - 13:15
Organizers: ARMS and GRAPHERGIA projects

Workshop organisers: 

Spyros Yannopoulos sny@iceht.forth.gr 

Magda Spella spella@iceht.forth.gr 

Hamed Pourkheirollah (TAU) hamed.pourkheirollah@tuni.fi 

Workshop Chair: 

Spyros Yannopoulos (FORTH) (GRAPHERGIA) 

Summary: 

The joint workshop hosted by the ARMS and GRAPHERGIA projects at Graphene Week will explore cutting-edge advancements in the utilization of graphene and 2D materials for innovative energy solutions. As EU-funded initiatives under the prestigious Graphene Flagship, both projects are at the forefront of developing sustainable, high-performance technologies that leverage the unique properties of graphene. 

ARMS Project 

The ARMS project focuses on the development of eco-friendly supercapacitors by integrating advanced materials and processes. Key highlights include: 

- Materials Innovation: Utilization of graphene-rich bio-based carbon materials and graphene-decorated carbon fibers to enhance performance. 

- Advanced Manufacturing: Implementation of scalable and cost-effective atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology to produce supercapacitors. 

- Eco-friendly Approach: Commitment to creating environmentally sustainable energy storage solutions with energy densities surpassing 50 Wh/kg, comparable to batteries without compromising on power density, cycle life, or eco-friendliness. 

- Economic Impact: Aiming to establish a new value chain for supercapacitor manufacturing, with a focus on European SMEs as key players. 

GRAPHERGIA Project 

GRAPHERGIA's mission is to revolutionize energy harvesting and storage through innovative graphene-based technologies. Key highlights include: 

- Laser-assisted Production: Development of advanced methods for laser-assisted graphene production to create smart, self-charging textiles. 

- Energy Integration: Seamless integration of energy harvesting capabilities into everyday clothing, enabling a charge-as-you-go lifestyle. 

- Next-Generation Batteries: Advancing the development of Li-ion batteries with enhanced performance and sustainability. 

- IoT Connectivity: Bridging the gap to the Internet of Things (IoT) by powering devices sustainably through graphene technology. 

Plenary Speaker 

Benedetto Bozzini is Full Professor of Applied Physical Chemistry, Battery Materials Engineering Laboratory Coordinator and Executive Committee Member of the Dept. of Energy at Politecnico di Milano (Italy). His research activity covers a broad area at the intersection of Electrochemical Materials Science and Spectroelectrochemistry, with a strong focus on Battery Materials, and concerns both developing the electrochemical synthesis of novel materials and electrochemical devices and pushing forward the capabilities in achieving a molecular-level understanding of the electrochemical interface in operando. In particular, he has concentrated on in situ non-linear and X-ray spectroscopies and microspectroscopies for electrochemical energy storage devices, as well as on in operando X-ray and neutron imaging. 

Workshop Goals 

- Knowledge Sharing: Provide a platform for researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to share insights and developments in graphene and 2D material applications. 

- Collaboration Opportunities: Foster collaborations between academia, industry, and SMEs to drive innovation and commercialization of graphene-based technologies. 

- Future Directions: Discuss future research directions, challenges, and opportunities in the field of sustainable energy solutions utilizing graphene and 2D materials. 

Conclusion 

This joint workshop will delve into the transformative potential of graphene and 2D materials in shaping the future of sustainable energy. ARMS and GRAPHERGIA are pushing the boundaries of technology to create eco-friendly, high-performance energy solutions that will power the next generation of devices and applications. 

Programme Schedule / Speakers 

11.00 – 11.30: Plenary talk. Benedetto Bozzini, Professor of Applied Physical Chemistry, Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.  “Multimodal spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging of Zn-air batteries” 

11.30 – 11.50: Jinhua Sun, Associate Professor of Materials and Manufacturing, Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. “Tailoring the surface chemistry and assembling structure of 2D materials for supercapacitors and batteries” 

11.50 – 12.10: Hamed Pourkheirollah, Researcher, Tampere University, Finland. “Advancements in Supercapacitor Technology: Optimizing Graphene-Enhanced Carbon Materials for Printed Supercapacitor Applications” 

12.10 – 12.30: Despoina Batsouli, Materials Engineer, MSc, Head of Advanced Materials Division, ADAMANT, Greece. “A single-step, eco-friendly technique for depositing high-quality graphene utilizing laser-assisted methods” 

12.30 – 12.50: Phillipe Basset, Professor of Electronic, Microelectronic and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, Department of Health, Energy and Sustainable Environment, Gustav Eifel University, France. “Conditioning systems for triboelectric nanogenerators incorporating graphene material” 

12.50 – 13.00: Discussion