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FLAG-ERA launches fifth call for transnational projects
FLAG-ERA has launched its fifth call for transnational projects in synergy with the Graphene Flagship and Human Brain Project – EBRAINS. An information webinar about the call will be organised on March 16, 2021.
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How can we scale up graphene? Graphene Flagship scientists develop new approach optimising graphene growth and transfer.
This new approach, developed by scientists from the University of Cambridge and RWTH Aachen University, could mark a real breakthrough for the industrialisation of graphene.
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Turning words into action this International Women’s Day
On creating meaningful change for women working in engineering and graphene research
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Materials of the future: Graphene and textiles
Graphene has proven to be a game-changer in the textile industry, that’s why several sports and clothing brands are working with graphene suppliers to produce graphene-enriched fabrics.
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Graphene Flagship spin-off company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics wins prestigious innovation award
Graphene Flagship spin-off company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has won El Periódico’s Enterprise + Innovation prize for its graphene-based work to advance neuroelectronic therapies and digital personalisation
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Materials of the future: Graphene and concrete
Graphene is at once strong and light, thus it can be a great reinforcement material for the construction industry.
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SoundCell, spin-off of Graphene Flagship partner TU Delft, receives €350,000 from UNIIQ
SoundCell uses graphene to gain insight into whether a bacterium is still alive after administering an antibiotic
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Materials of the future - Graphene and rubber
Some examples of graphene-rubber applied to sports and shoes
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Spotlight: Developing new memory devices with Marie-Blandine Martin
An interview about the life of a spintronics researcher
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Materials of the future - Graphene and perovskites
Making progress in photovoltaics
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Encouraging messages from our brilliant researchers
A collection of inspirational quotes to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Materials of the future - Graphene and glass fibres
Graphene offers plenty of new functionalities to glass fibres
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Graphene Flagship start-up Bedimensional closes a second €10 million investment round
The spin-off gets ready to accelerate commercial growth and recruit more talents
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How Łukasiewicz–IMiF is creating charitable action using graphene research
Beyond the lab: graphene’s special role in a Polish charity initiative