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Timed to coincide with International Women’s Day on the 8 March the Graphene Flagship’s Women in Graphene event drew a sell out crowd at University College London to hear from inspirational speakers and develop their professional network.

The Graphene Flagship management and advisory council gathered in Cambridge for the annual Science and Technology Forum. The Forum was an opportunity to discuss the future directions of the Flagship and define plans for the Core 2 phase.

Conductive inks based on graphene and layered materials are key for low-cost manufacturing of flexible electronics, novel energy solutions, composites and coatings. A new method for liquid-phase exfoliation of graphite paves the way for scalable production.

Perovskite-based solar cells have record high efficiencies converting solar energy to electrical power, but suffer efficiency reductions at large areas. Researchers in the Graphene Flagship have overcome these limitations with graphene, making large area solar cells with superior performances.

The graphene-based infrared detectors are ultra-sensitive thermometers, detecting minute changes in temperature. Image courtesy of Emberion.

Following the success of the Graphene Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2016 and Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2016, graphene is back at MWC 2017 with an immersive Experience Zone exploring graphene mobile innovation.

Gas sensors are in demand for a range of different applications. PtSe2 – a little-studied transition metal dichalcogenide – shows excellent promise for high performance gas-sensing and photovoltaics, with CMOS compatible fabrication. Image credit: Trinity College Dublin

As 2016 draws to a close, the Graphene Flagship looks ahead. During 2017, planning for the Core 2 Phase is a key milestone, shaping the next steps for the Graphene Flagship’s research and innovation. The World Economic Forum’s report on the Top 10 Emerging Technologies shows the Flagship is on the right track.

Johnny Coleman investigates G-Putty but his son Oisin prefers Silly Putty®. Credit: AMBER, Trinity College Dublin

Fast Photodetector Device.

The Graphene Flagship’s exhibition stand at Composites Europe showcased several different prototypes of graphene technologies. Alongside Graphene Connect, this exhibition was a great opportunity for the Graphene Flagship to promote engagement from industry all along the value chain.