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Versarien has announced, further to the previously announced manufacturing license agreement, know-how license and technical assistance agreement entered into with Montana Química, that it has now signed a two-year supply agreement to provide some of the Company's proprietary graphene and related material dispersions and formulations (Graphinks™) to Montana (the "Supply Agreement"). Montana is a Brazilian headquartered multinational business focused on the production and sale of paints, wood preservatives and other wood finishing products including paints, stains and varnishes.  Versarien understands it is Montana's intention to utilize the Company's Graphinks™ in application areas such as construction, composites, coatings and lubricants.

Huawei's Mate X6 recently made an appearance at the MWC 2025, along with Mate XT, Watch D2, and the powerful Mate 70 series. While the device contains various features to attract consumers, it gained attention for its unique graphene-based cooling system.  A cooling system or vapor chamber cooling is a thermal management system that uses evaporation and condensation to dissipate heat from a phone’s components. It prevents overheating, improves performance, and boosts battery life. But Huawei has implemented the next-level cooling innovation into Mate X6 by using graphene sheets. The company showcased how the foldable phone’s graphene sheet easily slices ice cubes into pieces without putting any extra effort or force on it.

Researchers from Guangdong Technion − Israel Institute of Technology have developed printable graphene inks with low-surface-tension solvents and mild-temperature post-processing using polypropylene carbonate (PPC).  a, b Illustrations of liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) of graphene from graphite using PPC as a dispersant aid. c Photograph of graphene/PPC isolated as a powder from the liquid medium after LPE. d Photograph of a graphene ink formulated by redispersing the graphene/PPC powder. e Photograph of graphene micro-supercapacitor (MSC) electrodes deposited on paper with the graphene ink by aerosol jet printing. Image from: Communications Materials In this work, graphene is produced by liquid-phase exfoliation with PPC, and the exfoliated graphene/PPC is used to generate printable inks. As a dispersant aid, PPC improves graphene exfoliation, dispersion stability, and redispersability in solvents with low surface tensions (<30 mJ m–2), facilitating the formulation of desirable inks for efficient aerosol jet printing on diverse substrates. 

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have used graphene to develop a new 3D printer that can make food layer by layer as it prints, using artificial intelligence (AI) to design complex edible structures. This integrated system combines precision infrared heating with AI-driven design tools to address key limitations in automated food production: maintaining food safety during printing and creating intricate shapes without requiring technical expertise. a). The step-by-step food 3D food fabrication process of the printing and in-line cooking device. b). Design features of the integrative 3D food printer. c) The print head unit has an extrusion tubing inlet, extrusion nozzle, and heater holder. d) The external shell of the infrared heater has a cone-shaped design to converge heat transmission to the targeted printing area. e) The schematic diagram of the fabrication of the LIG infrared heater. Image from: Advanced Materials Automated food production faces unique challenges compared to manufacturing with traditional materials like plastics or metals. Food must be heated properly to ensure safety, yet maintaining the intended shape during cooking proves difficult. Current 3D food printers operate in two separate steps - first printing cold food paste, then transferring it to an oven or fryer. This approach often leads to deformed shapes and increased contamination risks as the food moves between machines. The new system integrates these steps using a specialized infrared heater made from laser-induced graphene (LIG). This ultra-thin heating element provides precise temperature control, with printed food layers reaching 137°C on the surface and maintaining at least 105°C on the sides throughout the printing process, while using just 14 watts of power - a fraction of the 1000-2000 watts consumed by conventional ovens and air fryers.

Versarien has completed the sale of its South Korean factory and equipment for more than £600,000. The agreement with MCK Tech was announced last March as part of a strategy to monetize intellectual property (IP) through licensing. The transaction was meant to complete last July, but was delayed after MCK Tech asked for an extension to the deadline. Versarien has now received the final payment of £92,000, plus accrued interest. In total, Versarien has received £611,000 after a £6,000 warranty deduction from MCK Tech for its Korean plant and equipment.

Zentek has announced it has entered into an at-the-market offering agreement (the “ATM Agreement”), to raise gross proceeds of up to US$30 million. Rodman & Renshaw LLC is acting as the exclusive sales agent for the Offering. Sales of Common Shares will be made through an "at-the-market offering", made directly on the Nasdaq Capital Markets (“Nasdaq”), or any other recognized marketplace on which the Common Shares are listed, quoted or traded in the United States or through a market maker. No offers or sales of Common Shares will be made in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange or other trading markets in Canada.

Sparc Technologies and its partner Flinders University have been awarded funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program. They will receive a grant of AU$353,098 (around US$220,800).  The 12-month project aims to accelerate development and validation of a graphene-enhanced material that can be utilized in aquaculture nets to mitigate biofouling and increase net strength and durability. This technology has the potential to result in a significant reduction in fish farm operational costs, environmental impact, biosecurity and fish health risks. 

Universal Matter GBR has collaborated with Tarmac, the UK's largest road construction firm, and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to use the Genable™ Pavement additive road surface in the UK's North East. The innovative material, which is said to be more durable and environmentally friendly, was used on a public road in Teesside. The addition of graphene to the asphalt is said to extend the road's lifespan by reducing rutting and cracking, and increasing resistance to potholes. This promises a 'smoother journey' for drivers and less damage to vehicles, potentially leading to 'significant reductions' in the carbon footprint of roads. 

Scientists discover how defects in the surface of two-dimensional sheets alter ripple effects, even freezing the sheet's motion altogether.

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has provided a progress update on the Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (“G+AI Battery”) being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland (“UQ”) under a Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest metals and mining groups. GMG has announced that it has signed a service contract with the Battery Innovation Center of Indiana (“BIC”) in the United States of America to support the next phase of development of the Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery. BIC is a collaborative initiative designed to incorporate leadership from renowned universities, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. BIC is a public-private partnership and a not-for-profit organization focusing on the rapid development, testing and commercialization of safe, reliable and lightweight energy storage systems for defense and commercial customers. It is a unique organization that has been leading battery cell development for world leading battery companies for over 10 years and has carried out over 500 battery development projects.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSX-V: GMG) (OTCQX:GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the latest progress update on the Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (“G+AI Battery”) being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland (“UQ”) under a Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest metals and mining groups. Notably, The post GMG’s Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery: Collaboration with World Leading USA Battery Innovation Centre and Next Steps Toward Commercialisation appeared first on Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG.

Researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of New South Wales and University of Milan have a reported a reproducible and scalable method for producing graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets from commercial carbon fibers. The process involves exfoliating carbon fibers with nitric acid, which reportedly provides high yields of one-atom-thick sheets of graphene oxide with characteristics comparable to commercial GO sourced from mined graphite. The GO production process, from commercial carbon fibers to graphene sheets. Image from: Small The team explained that the proof of concept was carried out with carbon fibers derived from polyacrylonitrile (PAN), a widely available polymer that undergoes high-temperature oxidation and graphitization. The method could be duplicated with other raw sources, such as raw sources such as biomass or forest industry sidestreams.

Gas sensors are essential for personal safety and environmental monitoring, but traditional sensors have limitations in sensitivity and energy efficiency. Now, researchers have developed an improved gas-sensing technology by treating graphene sheets with plasma under different conditions, creating structural and chemical defects that enhance ammonia detection. These functionalized graphene sheets exhibited superior sensing performance compared to pristine graphene, potentially paving the way for wearable gas detection devices for everyday use.

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSX-V: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of the multi-year performance testing of G® Lubricant, a transformative graphene liquid concentrate additive designed to enhance the performance of diesel and gasoline (petrol) engines. This product has the potential to reshape the The post GMG Unveils G® Lubricant Engine Performance Testing Results: A Transformative Graphene Energy Saving Solution for the Multi Trillion Dollar Global Liquid Fuel Industry appeared first on Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG.

Physicists have developed a novel approach to maintain special quantum characteristics, even in 3D materials, with potential applications in optical systems and advanced computing.