Graphene

Researchers incorporated thermally exfoliated graphene oxide into PVDF, enhancing both piezoelectric and triboelectric responses. This nanocomposite could advance self-powered wearables and flexible sensors.

Graphene fibers, when graphitized at high temperatures, achieve thermal conductivities around 1290 W m⁻¹K⁻¹, surpassing most metals, but require per-fiber measurement for accurate application-specific values.

Mackenzie Fly Fishing has developed graphene-infused outdoor clothing that deters ticks, following unexpected results during a Highlands stalking trip. The fabric's anti-tick properties require no chemical treatments.

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, along with collaborators, have developed a perovskite solar cell with a graphene-oxide interface that achieves 27.3% power conversion efficiency and maintains over 90% of this efficiency after 770 hours of operation. This advancement addresses the stability issues in all-perovskite triple-junction cells, potentially paving the way for more durable and efficient solar technologies using carbon-based materials like graphene.

Turquoise Group has achieved Verified Graphene Producer® status, confirming its capability to produce 30 tonnes of high-purity few-layer graphene annually at its Brisbane facility. This certification enhances the company's credibility in delivering high-quality graphene, a material crucial for applications in coatings, composites, and energy storage.

Hong Kong-based Graphene-X, founded by Jorge Barros in 2019, built a multi-million-dollar apparel brand around graphene-infused fabrics, generating $500,000 in Kickstarter pre-sales and partnering with Shanghai-based certified graphene producer Kyorene to develop graphene-woven yarns for products ranging from shell jackets to polo shirts. The brand demonstrates a viable commercial pathway for graphene in consumer textiles beyond its established industrial uses in electronics, batteries, and composites, with major outerwear players including Arc'teryx, The North Face, and Stone Island also integrating the material into their pipelines.

Graphene-X, a Hong Kong-based outdoor gear company, launched the Tardigrade Sleeping System via Kickstarter, a modular sleeping bag rated to -22°F that incorporates graphene-based materials. The product signals growing commercial application of graphene in consumer thermal regulation gear beyond industrial and electronics uses.