International researchers explore laser techniques for integrating graphene and nanomaterials in the latest GRAPHERGIA hub webinar
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.
Our 5th Scientific Session started at 11:00 CEST, introduced by the GRAPHERGIA Communication and Dissemination Leader, Mona Marill, Project Manager at AUSTRALO. She then gave the floor to our coordinator, Professor Spyros Yannopoulos, Research Director at Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), who presented GRAPHERGIA’s progress in developing a novel laser Roll-to-Roll pilot line.
Professor Seoung-Ki Lee (Pusan National University, South Korea), was next. He explained an innovative laser-induced photothermal approach for the selective synthesis and functionalisation of nanomaterials, demonstrating how precise control of laser irradiation can activate localised regions within a substrate, enabling targeted material growth and integration.
The webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, as the topics presented by the professors generated notable interest among attendees.
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GRAPHERGIA
GRAPHERGIA is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project part of the Graphene Flagship, powering future energy with graphene. It brings together eleven academic and industrial partners from six European countries under the Greek leadership of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH). The consortium also includes Pleione Energy GmbH (Germany); Adamant Composites Ltd. (Greece); Université Gustave Eiffel (France); Born GmbH Knitwear for Fashion and Engineering (Germany); Università degli Studi de Roma La Sapienza (Italy); Comsensus, DOO (Slovenia); Deutsches Zentrum für Luft - Und Raumfahrt EV (Germany); Next Technology Tecnotessile (Itay); AUSTRALO Interinnov Marketing Lab SL (Spain); and Euglottia I.K.E. (Greece).