Graphene products: introduction and market status
Graphene is a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon atoms in a honeycomb crystal lattice (hexagons), and is the single building-block of graphite. Graphene is exciting researchers and businesses around the world - as it's strong and thin and possesses very interesting properties. Among others, it is the strongest material in the world, while being lightweight and with extraordinary electrical, thermal and optical properties. Graphene has a lot of possible applications in various fields like batteries, sensors, solar panels, electronics and more.
Graphene production
There are dozens of companies that produce graphene (and graphene-based materials). While production volume is relatively small and prices are still high, we already begin to see some commercial applications that use these materials. Hopefully in coming years production volume will increase and prices will drop which will enable more and more products to use graphene based materials.
Commercial products that use graphene
Graphene-enhanced applications and products are starting to appear. The first product to use graphene, as far as we know, is the Siren Technology security smart packaging, which uses Vorbeck Materials's graphene based Ink.
Some companies have announced some graphene based products, we're not sure if these are real yet. Shanghai's Powerbooster Technology claim to have developed a graphene-based flexible touch-panels for mobile devices. They say they are already producing millions of such panels a month, shipping them to mid-sized Chinese smartphone makers. This isn't confirmed yet though.
Composite materials are among the first ways to commercially use graphene, which can bestow beneficial properties upon them like lightness of weight, flexibility, mechanical strength and more. Graphene-enhanced composite materials have started to appear commercially in the field of sports gear.
In the beginning of 2013, HEAD announced their new range of graphene tennis rackets (YouTek Graphene Speed series). These rackets supposedly use graphene to make the shaft stronger and lighter, and HEAD says that the graphene helps distribute the weight better and creates a stronger and better controlled racket. HEAD offers five different rackets, ranging from $170 to $286. It's still not clear what's the material HEAD are using exactly in this product, but it's likely that they are using AGM's graphene flakes.
In 2014, HEAD launched a line of graphene-enhanced skis for women, called Joy, which are meant to be lightweight and durable. The line includes several models, and is currently about 20% more expensive than traditional skis.
International wheel producer Vittoria sells a range of bicycle wheels that are built from graphene-enhanced composite materials. The wheels, called Quarno (Graphene Plus inside) are available in three different editions (46, 60 and 84 mm) and contain graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) provided by Directa Plus. The company explains that the graphene grants the wheels advantages like heat dissipation (15-30°C lower) – a crucial factor in the slopes, an increase in lateral stiffness (more than 50%) and puncture reduction, especially around the valve area.
UK-based Dassi Bikes offered what it refers to as "the world's first bike made with graphene". The Dassi bike frame is said to contain 1% graphene throughout six layers underneath the carbon surface layer. The frame weighs just 750g and engineers predict that sub 400g frames could be achievable.
In 2014, A Spanish company called Catlike launched a line of cycling helmets called Mixino 2014, enhanced with graphene. These helmets are said to be light and strong, and offer major improvements in the field of safety and impact absorption. In 2020, Catlike seems to no longer be operational.
Catlike also launched a line of graphene-enhanced cycling shoes to hit the market around Christmas 2014-2015. The line is called whisper and combines different kinds of cycling shoes (for road, mountain and triathlon biking). The shoes are supposed to provide superior performance by being light and durable.
In addition to sports gear, graphene can be incorporated in many other fields and products like sensors, electronics and more.
Applied Graphene Materials announced that it has supplied its graphene material for use in the production of a range of fishing rods, made by UK's Century Composites. Century has unveiled a new range of fishing rods containing the AGM's GNPs, sold under the brand Graphex..
In 2017, Team Group, memory solutions and accessory provider, announced the addition of new products to their existing T-FORCE gaming line of products. Among the new products is the T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO M.2 PCI-E solid-state drive, featuring graphene copper foil cooling on the SSD module allowing the SSD to maximize cooling benefits from both natural passive cooling and directed air cooling via fans to deliver excellent heat dissipation. Utilizing graphene provided by Nitronix and designing combinations of different proportions of graphene and copper foil, the patented graphene copper foil heat spreader was reportedly achieved through stringent multiple verification. It offers excellent thermal cooling effect even in a closed space.
In November 2016, A graphene oxide (GO) sensor co-developed by the ICN2 Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors group was added to the list products offered by Biolin Scientific, a prestigious instrumentation company devoted to the production of analytical devices. The Q-Sense GO sensor enables interaction studies of GO with various analytes (measured substances) of interest and may open the door to various applications with interest for diagnostics, safety/security and environmental monitoring.
In December 2016, San Diego-based Nanomedical Diagnostics, established in late 2013 to develop cutting-edge diagnostics equipment, started shipping its graphene-based sensors and the AGILE R100 system which allows for real-time detection of small molecules - with no lower size limit. Nanomedical's graphene-based sensors enable faster sample processing, greater accuracy, portability and cost savings.
We expect the first graphene-based mass-market products to be touch displays and Li-Ion batteries.
The audio field can also benefit from the use of graphene. China-based FiiO Electronics launched in-ear monitor earphones, the FiiO F3, that make use of a graphene-enhanced diaphragm driver. FiiO says that graphene enabled the development of a thin and flexible driver, which enables the F3 to faithfully reproduce music with a clean, rich, yet transparent high-fidelity sound. The FiiO F3 is shipping in China and in the US.
Anker’s audio brand, Zolo, sells its Liberty graphene-enhanced fully wireless earphones. The Zolo Liberty earphones cost $99, which may seem expensive but the company explains that these are wireless and offer a whole-day battery life. It also comes with AI for smart assistance and is sweat-proof (and so suitable for use in fitness activities). The ZOLO promises super clear and immersive sound quality and the graphene-enhanced technology reportedly results in impressive treble and clarity.
Further reading
Haydale launches JustHeat Pro platform for commercial estates
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.
NanoXplore and Techmer PM launch graphene-enhanced solution for high-performance plastic films
NanoXplore has announced that it is launching, together with Techmer PM, a new graphene-enhanced masterbatch solution designed for high-performance plastic film applications. The new product line, branded GrapheneBlack xGnP™ Masterbatch, targets film manufacturers looking to improve mechanical performance and sustainability in flexible packaging.
According to the companies, the graphene-enhanced films can achieve more than 70% improvement in key mechanical properties compared to conventional formulations at similar thickness. They also report that the technology can enable up to 20% downgauging (thickness reduction) while maintaining required tensile, tear, and puncture performance, potentially reducing material consumption and overall film weight.
GIT Coatings launches XGIT‑VORTEX graphene-based propeller coating
GIT Coatings has introduced XGIT‑VORTEX™, a new graphene-based propeller coating system for marine applications.
XGIT‑VORTEX is built on GIT’s Amphiphilic Graphene Nanonetwork (AGN) technology and is configured as a dedicated three-layer propeller system. The foul-release topcoat is designed to deter fouling attachment and keep propellers cleaner over time, while a reinforced mid‑coat acts as the structural layer to absorb cavitation stress and help reduce coating damage at blade edges and tips. Together with a low-friction surface, the system aims to maintain long-term propeller smoothness throughout the drydock cycle.
Skeleton Technologies launches graphene-based GrapheneUPS for AI data centers
Skeleton Technologies has introduced GrapheneUPS, a high‑density double‑conversion UPS system designed for AI and GPU‑heavy data centers that need continuous power protection while complying with increasingly stringent grid connection codes. The system combines load‑proximate backup with active grid‑stabilizing functions and is based on Skeleton’s inherently safe, fast‑cycling graphene‑enhanced supercapacitor storage, making it an interesting case study for engineers working with high‑power supercapacitor and SuperBattery‑class solutions in modern UPS architectures.
GrapheneUPS uses a continuous AC‑DC‑AC double‑conversion topology that isolates sensitive AI computing equipment from grid disturbances such as voltage dips, short interruptions and fluctuations during grid restoration, while also helping data centers meet evolving grid connection and grid code requirements without separate stabilization equipment at the point of connection. According to Skeleton, the system can enable up to 40% more computing power while requiring up to 44% less grid connection capacity, and delivers roughly 50% lower volume for the same performance compared to conventional UPS systems, supporting deployment in white space, gray space or as a containerized outdoor solution.
Philips’ new QD-OLED gaming monitor uses graphene heat dissipation technology
Philips has introduced a new QD‑OLED gaming monitor, the Evnia 32M2N8900X, which incorporates a graphene layer within its display panel to enhance thermal performance. The use of graphene allows for more efficient heat dissipation, helping the panel maintain stable operation and extend its service life - an important factor in high‑brightness OLED designs.
The 32‑inch 4K (3840×2160) display combines a QD‑OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate and Philips’ Ambiglow lighting system. While most specifications focus on gaming performance and visual quality, the integration of graphene is a noteworthy development, reflecting a broader industry trend toward graphene‑based materials for thermal management in advanced electronics.
RIG Gaming partners with Ora Graphene Audio to launch new gaming headset with GrapheneQ drivers
NACON, a premium gaming gear company and parent of the RIG audio brand, has unveiled its latest release in their R-SERIES of headsets – the RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD. Purpose-built for PC gaming, the R5 MAX HD features innovative GrapheneQ™ drivers from Ora, setting a new standard for studio-grade game audio.
Custom-tuned for first-person shooters, the R5 MAX HD are powered by Ora’s patented GrapheneQ™ technology. Constructed from pure graphene, the GrapheneQ membrane offers the ideal mechanical properties for headphone speakers. The material’s unique combination of high stiffness and low density allows for improved audio reproduction and ultra-low distortion. In gaming, these qualities translate to improved spatial audio, allowing players to localize sounds and objects with enhanced speed and precision.
Fender Audio to introduce graphene-enhanced headphones at CES
Fender Audio, the consumer electronics division of the instrument manufacturer, will present two flagship audio products at CES 2026. Developed under a licensing agreement with Singapore-based RiffSound, the new lineup reflects Fender’s entry into advanced material integration for audio performance.
The new MIX headphones will incorporate 40mm graphene drivers. Graphene’s combination of low mass, high stiffness, and excellent conductivity contributes to greater acoustic precision and reduced distortion compared with conventional driver materials. Fender indicates that these properties help optimize energy efficiency and enhance sound detail across the frequency range.
The Sixth Element teams up with Logitech, Corsair on graphene-enhanced headphones
The Sixth Element (Changzhou) Materials Technology has announced that it has teamed up with brands including Logitech and Corsair to supply graphene materials for over‑ear graphene headphones.
While additional product info is not available, it is known that Logitech already markets a graphene‑driver gaming headset (the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed), which uses a 50 mm graphene diaphragm to reduce weight and distortion and improve fidelity.
GMG launches pre-sales of its graphene-enhanced coating kit
Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced the launch of pre-sales for its THERMAL-XR® spray kit, which is now available to pre-order in Australia. The spray kit will progressively be available for sale around the world as GMG onboards distributors for this product.
The product includes items like an electric spray gun, the graphene-enhanced coating and various accessories. The kit has been simplified and the graphene coating is now only a 2-step process: PREP (detergent) then ENHANCE (graphene coating).
Graphenix and KleanTeQ launch graphene-enhanced sportswear and lifestyle clothing line
Graphenix, a Thailand-based company that specializes in lifestyle products, and KleanTeQ, a Thailand-based innovation company specializing in advanced textiles and protective products, have joined forces to launch a new line of high-performance sportswear in Thailand, highlighted by graphene-powered textile innovation.
The partnership was revealed at a special event, showcasing apparel designed for athletes and active consumers, with advanced features including Far Infrared Radiation, UV protection, and superior thermal regulation. The new clothing line is set to support top Thai athletes heading into major competitions like the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
