Researchers from Sweden and Germany (from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, RWTH Aachen University and Research Institute AMO GmbH, Aachen) have developed the smallest graphene-based accelerometer ever reported. This achievement has been referred to as "a breakthrough for body sensor and navigation technologies".

For the past few decades microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have been the basis for research and innovations. Now there is a move to the next level nano-electromechanical systems, or NEMS. Xuge Fan, a researcher in the Department for Micro and Nanosystems at KTH, says that the unique material properties of graphene have enabled them to build these ultra-small accelerometers. Based on the surveys and comparisons we have made, we can say that this is the smallest reported electromechanical accelerometer in the world, Fan said.

In May 2017 we reported the the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research (Wroclaw, Poland) developed a new efficient white light source that uses graphene foam excitated by a continuous-wave laser. We have seen a demonstration of the technology at IDTechEx 2019 (see video below).

We have recently spoken with Prof. Krzysztof Piech who updated us on the project's process. Prof. Piech tells us that the research team received a grant of around $130,000 to develop the technology, and are expecting to soon receive a $270,000 grant that will enable the production of a series of prototypes. We hope to update once these prototypes can be demonstrated.

GrapheneCA recently introduced a new product line called Original Graphene (OG). OG Concrete Admix, aimed at the retail concrete industry, reportedly imbues cement with graphene’s superior properties to make it stronger, lighter, and more resistant.

GrapheneCA’s focus on a price-sensitive application is said to lead to taller, faster, lighter, and more durable constructions overall, with the added benefit of being eco-friendly. The launch of Original Graphene Cement admix targets multiple improvements in cement from a single additive reducing cracking, improving strength and weather resistance to build structures that last.