Advanced Materials

Scientists in China have developed a graphene-based paper which can fold itself into predesigned shapes when exposed to light or gentle heat. The material, which is created from graphene oxide, can also 'walk' across a table and turn a corner. Potential applications of the material include sensors, artificial muscles and robotics.

DuPont Microcircuit Materials to feature innovative new inks at Printed Electronics USA. Advanced materials enable wearable, in-mold, high- and low-temperature electronics.

This article is the second of our series on advanced and post lithium-ion technologies. This article will focus on the silicon anode batteries technologies and markets

Xaar plc and Lawter, along with its parent company Harima Chemicals Group, are pleased to announce a collaboration to optimise the performance of a line of nanosilver conductive inks in the Xaar 1002 industrial inkjet printhead.

Nanohoops, can be made using both carbon and other atoms. Because they efficiently absorb and distribute energy, they may be useful in solar cells, organic light-emitting diodes or as new sensors or probes for medicine.

Each year IDTechEx Research releases its up-to-date market report on graphene and related materials, "Graphene, 2D Materials and Carbon Nanotubes: Markets, Technologies and Opportunities 2015-2025". Our latest up-to-date analysis show that the graphene market will reach nearly $200m at the material year.

Interfacing with machines undergoes a constant evolution, allowing for wider adoption of computing devices over time, as interaction becomes more "natural". According to IDTechEx Research, smartglasses are bringing about the next big step in this ever-changing space.

Video interview with Grafoid at Graphene & 2D Materials Europe.

Sicrys™ inks enable the use of fast, inexpensive inkjet printing technologies, including 3D printed electronics, to bring intelligence to virtually any object.

Binghamton University researchers have demonstrated an eco-friendly process that enables unprecedented spatial control over the electrical properties of graphene oxide.

Cambridge Graphene Ltd has announced that a new graphene patent application to produce commercial volumes of environmentally-friendly graphene inks, was filed on its behalf by Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge.

Profile of 2D Carbon

Researchers are on the path to creating biodegradable electronics by using organic components in screen displays.

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 10 November 2015.

Biomimetics - usefully copying nature - is alive and well.