Graphene-Info: the graphene experts

Argo Graphene Solutions has reported encouraging initial performance results from its graphene oxide (GO) cement additive program, using graphene produced through the proprietary STREAM™ graphene production platform licensed exclusively from Grapherry. 

In its initial testing, Argo found that adding only 0.05 wt.% graphene oxide - roughly five parts GO per 10,000 parts cement by weight - increased ultimate compressive strength by approximately 60% compared to control samples. Testing used ASTM-standard 2-inch by 2-inch cement specimens cured for seven days prior to compression testing, and the Company reports that the results were reproduced consistently across multiple independent test batches.

HydroGraph Clean Power has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HydroGraph USA Inc., has executed definitive agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. (“Western International”) to secure a long-term supply of acetylene gas and lease land for HydroGraph’s first large-scale U.S. graphene production facility, to be located in Bellville, Texas.

Under the Acetylene Purchase Agreement, HydroGraph USA will purchase acetylene for its Bellville, TX facility directly from Western International via pipeline for an initial ten-year term, with options for renewal. Acetylene serves as the primary feedstock for HydroGraph’s proprietary Hyperion Reactors, which convert hydrocarbon feedstocks into ultra-pure synthetic Fractal Graphene™ products through a highly efficient continuous manufacturing process Contemporaneously, the parties entered into a Ground Lease Agreement granting HydroGraph USA a long-term lease for land located at Western International’s Bellville, Texas facility. The site will host HydroGraph’s new commercial-scale graphene manufacturing facility, which will be constructed, owned, and operated by HydroGraph USA.

Reports suggest that NanoMalaysia (NMB), a company under the Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), will be starting small-scale production of a homegrown graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for use in electric vehicles (EVs).

Developed at a cost of around RM20 million (almost US$5 million), the battery will be produced at Gigafactory Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NanoMalaysia. Incorporated in 2011.

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has reported a record month for THERMAL‑XR sales orders, booking over AU$400,000 (around US$278,000) in June 2026, driven by growing demand for its graphene‑enhanced coating in HVAC‑R and industrial energy‑saving applications. This builds on GMG’s recent progress in scaling production, including commissioning a dedicated THERMAL‑XR blending plant with capacity to produce hundreds of thousands of liters of coating annually, and expanding distributor networks across North America and Asia.

In a separate announcement, GMG mentioned that its THERMAL‑XR graphene coating has reached a major performance milestone, completing 30,000 hours of global benchmark corrosion testing with no observed corrosion, after already exceeding several ASTM and ISO corrosion‑resistance standards. 

Premier Graphene and HGI Industrial Technologies have announced a new milestone in their strategic collaboration, with Premier completing the first manufacturing payment for the production of 1,600 protective military belts. The order is part of the second contract awarded by Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA).

The payment triggers the start of full-scale manufacturing, with HGI overseeing production, quality assurance, and execution to ensure compliance with SEDENA’s stringent requirements. Production activities are already underway, marking progress in the companies’ defense-related initiatives.

Researchers from Brazil's Federal University of Pelotas and Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul have developed a laser-induced graphene sensor that can detect dopamine with high sensitivity in tear fluid, pointing to a possible noninvasive route for monitoring neurological disorders. 

Dopamine is central to movement, cognition, and emotional regulation, and abnormal levels are linked to disorders including Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. Because current monitoring methods often rely on blood, urine, or implanted devices, the researchers focused on tears as a faster and less invasive alternative. The team built the sensor using laser-induced graphene and then functionalized it with nickel nitrate and urea. This combination increased the number of active sites, improved electron transfer, and boosted the oxidation signal from dopamine, which is the key electrochemical event the sensor measures.

Haydale has launched JustHeat Pro, a new B2B platform designed to help commercial and public‑sector estates cut emissions, control energy costs and reduce exposure to fossil‑fuel volatility. JustHeat Pro addresses the challenge of moving away from gas‑linked heating by combining Haydale’s graphene‑enabled electric underfloor heating technology with a full end‑to‑end delivery framework. 

The platform integrates design and specification, heat‑load calculations, CAD layouts, installation support, commissioning, installer training, Measurement & Verification, and managed project delivery, giving clients a structured route to implement electric heating at scale.