Graphene-Info: the graphene experts

Argo Graphene Solutions has announced positive preliminary results from testing its graphene dispersion in cement-based materials.

The program evaluated a graphene-modified cement mixture for stucco scratch coat and 3D construction printing applications. Compared with standard cement formulations, the graphene-enhanced mixture showed better workability, adhesion, and consistency during application, without issues during mixing or placement. Argo reported that the graphene formulation produced a denser surface and improved bonding performance.

Vocxi Health, a medical technology company developing graphene-enhanced breath-based diagnostics, has partnered with Forj Medical to transform its MyBreathPrint device from a desktop prototype into a compact, handheld diagnostic platform designed for real-world use.

MyBreathPrint uses graphene-based nano sensors and machine learning based algorithms to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by the body in a person’s breath that correspond with specific diseases, including lung cancer, the world’s leading cause of cancer death. The device’s ultra-sensitive sensors can detect compounds at parts-per-billion concentration, a thousand times more sensitive than conventional medical gas sensors. Combined with AI/ML based algorithm, the system delivers accurate, near-instant results in seconds, potentially enabling widespread screening in clinics, and ultimately, in homes.

Zentek recently announced the initiation of a pilot evaluation program with Quality Filters Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) and industrial air filtration products, to assess the integration of Zentek’s proprietary air filtration media technology into Quality’s commercial product lines.

The pilot program is expected to span approximately 8 to 12 weeks and is designed to assess product compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and end-product performance under real-world commercial conditions. During the pilot period, the teams will collaborate on defining the commercial and technical framework for a potential long-term supply arrangement.

Join us 11–12 March for a focused two‑day deep dive into the world of graphene - from cutting‑edge materials and devices to real‑world applications shaping the future.

With an excellent agenda, Graphene Connect promises to provide an inspiring mix of topics, viewpoints and news across various fields: batteries, electronics, composites, membranes, concrete, anti‑corrosion coatings, sensing, neurotechnology and more. You’ll hear from leading players such as Skeleton Technologies, Volexion, Concretene, Toraphene, XPANCEO, Avadain, The Sixth Element, the Graphene Flagship, GEIC – University of Manchester, Paragraf, BeDimensional and many more, sharing how they are scaling graphene from lab concepts to industrial‑grade products and processes.

Monaco-based startup Sea Further has announced it has been selected for funding under Horizon Europe, the European Union’s principal research and innovation programme. Sea Further, founded by Valentino Iakimov and supported by MonacoTech since its early stages, was chosen from several hundred applicants across EU member states for an industrialization project backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

The company develops bio-optimized carbon derived from a patented biological process, including graphene modified by marine micro-organisms. The technology improves the performance of hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and energy storage and conversion systems, while significantly reducing dependence on rare earth metals.

A University of Cambridge research team has developed a triaxial force microsensor array using graphene-liquid metal composites, enabling robots to sense force magnitude, direction, slip, and surface roughness at scales rivaling human fingertips. This achievement addresses key limitations in tactile sensing for neuroprosthetics, human-machine interfaces, and dexterous robotics by decoupling normal and tangential forces through multiscale pyramid microstructures.

The device employs anisotropic porous conductive elastomers (APEs) with a hybrid filler of spiky nickel particles, few-layer graphene nanosheets, and eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) liquid metal microdroplets. These form a solid-liquid conductive network where LM droplets act as deformable hubs bridged by graphene sheets, cured under magnetic fields to align fillers directionally within an interconnected microporous structure. Pyramid-shaped units, as small as 200 μm across, mimic human epidermal microstructures to concentrate stress at tips, boosting sensitivity while spanning wide force ranges.

Carbon-Ion Energy has announced that it is re-examining the integration of graphene into its supercapacitors in collaboration with graphene producers Levidian and HydroGraph, which supply ultra-pure graphene (99.9% and 99.8% purity). Both companies use advanced combustion-based methods that produce highly consistent graphene.

The company has experience with graphene since the mid-2010s, having previously collaborated with other graphene suppliers. Carbon-Ion believes newer graphene structures may enhance ion transport and energy storage efficiency in their supercapacitors by optimizing inter-layer spacing and morphology.