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Patrik Johansson becomes Graphene Flagship Vice Director
On 1 February 2021, Patrik Johansson took on the position of Vice Director for the Graphene Flagship. Johansson will replace Vincenzo Palermo who served as Graphene Flagship Vice Director for three years.

Spotlight: Graphene for 5G communication and more with Nokia’s Paola Galli
Developing next-generation graphene-based optical networks for 5G and future communication technologies with Nokia’s Paola Galli

Graphene Flagship's Core 3 project extended by six months
On 27 January 2021, the European Commission approved an amendment to extend the Graphene Flagship Core 3 project by six months. The Core 3 project will now end on 30 September 2023.

Understanding the health and safety of graphene
How do graphene and layered materials interact with our health and the world around us?

Graphene Flagship study predicts increased market penetration by 2025
Graphene Flagship experts identify key opportunities in graphene commercialisation after a comprehensive three-year analysis of production methods and potential applications.

Deep Dive: Meet the Graphene Flagship management team
Learn about the Graphene Flagship’s legal, ethical, financial and administrative managers

Meet the startup: INBRAIN Neuroelectronics
The CEO of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, Carolina Aguilar, talks about using graphene-based implants to treat patients with brain disorders

Talga's graphene coated ships sail safer and last longer
Talga's protective graphene coating improves the corrosion resistance of marine coatings, and currently protects two active ocean-faring cargo vessels.

Graphene Flagship launches new website
Check out the Graphene Flagship’s brand-new website, redesigned from the ground up with accessibility at heart

Setting standards for new materials
Thurid Gspann, chair of the Graphene Flagship Standardisation Committee (GFSC), explains why standardisation is important.

Top Ten Graphene Flagship News Stories of 2020
Although 2020 has been a tumultuous year for many, the Graphene Flagship has remained as committed as ever to their goal of fostering research, innovation and collaboration in Europe. Even through hard times, Graphene Flagship scientists still achieve excellent results, with great progress on many different fronts.

Composites for a greener future
Ali Shaygan Nia, Business Developer at the Graphene Flagship, sets out his vision for graphene-enabled composites.

Graphene Flagship attends Network NanoCarbon energy storage conference
Experts from the Graphene Flagship’s Energy Storage Work Package join the discussion

Deep Dive: Meet the Graphene Flagship dissemination team
Meet our multidisciplinary team of marketing, communications and events experts. From left to right: Sofia Järbur, Rebecca Waters, Elena Novoselova, Luciana Löberg, Tom Foley and Fernando Gomollón-Bel. Not pictured: Melanie Lawson, Letizia Diamante and Vincenzo Palermo. Image credit: Vesa Laitinen