Spotlight: Tweaking graphene’s properties to tackle societal challenges
From space and energy to sustainability and healthcare, Graphene Flagship researcher Yarjan Abdul Samad is keen on solving today’s problems with innovative materials
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It all started with sticky tape
The Graphene Flagship reviews the story of graphene, from the dream and wonder of the very first experiments to impactful products and successful commercial endeavours
EC appoints Carlo Iorio as Defence Industry and Space expert
Graphene Flagship Space Champion Carlo Iorio will advise EU ministers on space science
Spotlight: Graphene for space, batteries and water splitting with Meganne Christian
From satellite heat pipes to advanced technologies for Antarctic research, Meganne Christian works on projects and ideas to bring graphene to extreme environments.
Space Champion Carlo Iorio on graphene for space exploration
The Graphene Flagship has appointed Carlo Iorio as their Space Champion, to act as a spokesperson and interface for the Graphene Flagship’s efforts towards the integration of graphene and layered materials into space science and technology.
Graphene goes to space
The Graphene Flagship participates in a sounding-rocket launch in collaboration with the European Space Agency to test the printing of graphene devices in space.
Graphene to Enable Future Space Exploration
On May 2019, the Graphene Flagship embarked on a campaign of zero-gravity parabolic flights to test novel thermal management graphene devices for space applications. The unique properties of graphene can significantly improve their performance.
ZeroGGraphene_PR2
After a long summer of hard work in the laboratories, researchers in the Graphene Flagship are ready for two experiments this week, testing graphene technologies for space-related applications in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).