An international team of researchers conducted a study that suggests that dental fillings made of graphene oxide could be much more durable than those based on metals or ceramic materials.

Graphene offers both exceptional strength and resistance against corrosion, which could greatly improve current fillings that tend to corrode or break. The researchers attempted to add graphene into dental materials, in order to increase their resistance to corrosion as well as to improve their mechanical properties.

Rice University researchers have configured their previous invention of Laser Induced Graphene (LIG) into flexible, solid-state microsupercapacitors that rival current leading ones for energy storage and delivery.

The LIG microsupercapacitors reportedly charge 50 times faster than batteries, discharge more slowly than traditional capacitors and match commercial supercapacitors for both the amount of energy stored and power delivered. The devices are made by burning electrode patterns with a commercial laser into plastic sheets in room-temperature air, eliminating the complex fabrication conditions that have limited the widespread application of microsupercapacitors.

A new partnership between The University of Manchester and a leading Chinese aviation company (BIAM - Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials) might result in lighter, stronger and possibly conductive graphene-enhanced parts for aeroplanes, high speed trains and other industrial equipment to replace traditional materials.

The partnership aims to promote the research and development in graphene reinforced aluminium matrix composites areas, and accelerate the application of graphene in the aviation industry and other sectors. In this project, BIAM and the University will exchange expertise and cooperate on the structural characterization and property testing of graphene reinforced aluminium matrix nanocomposites.

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champain are developing a portable graphene-based sensor that can rapidly and inexpensively determine whether an eye injury is mild or severe. The device is named OcuCheck and could aid in determining the extent of eye injuries at accident sites, in rural areas lacking ophthalmology specialists or on the battlefield. 

The sensor is designed to measure levels of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the fluids that coat or leak from the eye, which are found in low levels in the ocular tear film and in higher levels in the interior of the eye. The concept is that if severe damage occurs, the vitamin C leaks out in higher concentrations and can be detected. 

Graphene 3D Lab has announced filing a provisional patent for a process of 3D printing an OLED light source that immediately functions when printed, with a graphene coated transparent conductor window. This unique structure is the product of an innovative multi-functional 3D Printer, which can make thin films as well as 3D structures.

The printer patent relates to a technology that should lead the industry in multiple deposition techniques, robotic manipulator, laser and UV curing capabilities. G3L considers the new IP a dramatic leap forward, offering the ability to 3D print with multiple functional materials at the same time, including the ability to 3D print a working light. This printer was reportedly designed to maximize the attributes of the functional materials that the company already developed, and plans to introduce in the future to the market.

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The Sixth Element Materials, a Chinese company that focuses on R&D, mass production and sales of graphene and related materials, showcased its graphene-zinc anti-corrosion primer used for offshore wind power tower, that can come at a competitive price compared with zinc rich epoxy primer.

The Sixth Element owns 50 & 300 t/year production lines for graphene oxide and graphene powder. Their products range from enhanced graphene, energy storage type graphene, to thermal conduction type graphene and anti-corrosion type graphene.

Shandong Yuhuang New Energy Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shandong Yuhuang, is a company focusing on research and development of advanced lithium-ion batteries and related materials. It recently exhibited its new battery products (NCM with graphene as shown in the photo and LFP with graphene).

The company is a member of China Innovation Alliance of Graphene Industry. The mother company, Shandong Yuhuang chemical company reached sales revenue of RMB 28.6 billion (about US$ 4.5 billion) and more than 5,000 employees in 2014.

Lomiko Metals, the Canada-based company engaged in graphene technologies through Graphene 3D Lab and Graphene Energy Storage Devices (Graphene ESD) announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the Spider Charger, an innovative in-wall USB charging device that aims to set a new standard for energy efficiency and convenience.

The Spider Charger is able to safely charge up to eight devices, six with USB connections and two with standard plugs. It works with any type of cellphone, computer, camera or other electronic device. It will not involve graphene initially, but talks with Lomiko imply that at a later stage, the company intends to indeed incorporate graphene into the Spider Charger. 

Graphene 3D Lab and Graphene Laboratories have announced that they have signed a research, development and royalty agreement with a Fortune 500 manufacturer (that has been included in the Fortune 500 list for over 15 years). The agreement specifies the development of multi-phased deliverables over the course of the next 12 months. For confidentially reasons, neither specific research objectives nor the identity of the agreement partner can be revealed. Upon successful completion of the research phase, and subject to approval by the U.S. FDA, the developed materials will become a part of a consumer retail product. 

The agreement defines that all R&D costs and royalty obligations are to be paid by the partner, as well as a first-right-of-refusal for supply of any graphene related materials in future manufacturing. All IP developed under the scope of the Agreement will be jointly held by both parties.