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Graphene Flagship partner, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, together with IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana – Policlinico San Martino Hospital, has demonstrated that graphene oxide—used for the first time in the ophthalmic field—enhances the liquid artificial retina, increasing light sensitivity and recovery of visual function in advanced stages of retinitis pigmentosa. The study, published in Nature Communications, led to the restoration of electrical activity in the visual cortex, bringing this strategy closer to future clinical trials in humans.

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Where nanoscience meets sustainability: Alessandro Calza examines how graphene oxide can improve wastewater treatment through advanced simulations.

Meet Harvey Stanfield, a PhD student in experimental condensed matter physics at the University of Manchester a partner in the Graphene Flagship's 2DSPIN-TECH project.

On 17 April 2026, a total of 46 participants joined the GRAPHERGIA Hub Webinar Series 5 conversation about how advanced laser-based methods are transforming the integration of graphene and functional nanomaterials into flexible substrates and next-generation electronic devices, targeting smart textile applications.

The ID10 SURF team at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) plays a key role in the 2D-ENGINE consortium by providing advanced X-ray tools and expertise to study and validate 2D materials. As a partner, ESRF supports the project’s goal of developing high-quality, controlled 2D layers by enabling operando measurements and detailed structural characterisation critical for designing reliable synthesis protocols.

Graphene Flagship project 2DSPIN-TECH has published a paper demonstrating that 2D materials can go beyond passive spin transport and enable active spintronic functionalities.

Graphene Flagship spin-off CamGraPhIC has been given approval by the European Commission for €211 million in funding by the Italian State to build a new class of optical technology designed to solve one of artificial intelligence’s most pressing physical limits: how data moves inside advanced computing systems.

The GRAPHEGIA team has established an advisory board, the ‘Industrial Reference Group’, to monitor the project’s innovation journey and provide direct feedback that reflects the needs and current state of the target markets and related application areas.

The Graphene Flagship unveils the 2025 Annual Report, highlighting Europe’s leadership in 2D materials innovation.

The Graphene Flagship project GRAPHERGIA has officially launched the piloting phase of its three demonstration cases implementing graphene-based technologies for energy harvesting and storage in real-life applications.

The AI in Science Working Groups (AISWGs), organised by the SCIANCE project, are now open for participation.  

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