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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Materials.
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The National Graphene Institute: Five years on
20 Mar 2020
A day that not only saw a solar eclipse, Friday, 20 March 2015, marked the start of a materials revolution: the opening of the National Graphene ...
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How impermeable is the impermeable graphene?
12 Mar 2020
New experiments by researchers at The University of Manchester have placed the best limits yet on impermeability of graphene and other ...
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Head of EPSRC tours new MECD and Royce buildings
28 Feb 2020
Professor Dame Lynn Gladden toured the buildings during a visit to deliver a talk on the EPSRC Delivery Plan.
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Oil separation made easier with 2D material membrane
27 Feb 2020
University of Manchester researchers have made a leap forward in overcoming one of the biggest problems in membrane technology- membrane fouling. ...
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FSE launches The Buzz podcast with 'fast fashion' episode
31 Jan 2020
The monthly podcast will focus on the past, present and future of important topics across the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Unique new antiviral treatment made using sugar
29 Jan 2020
New antiviral materials made from sugar have been developed to destroy viruses on contact and may help in the fight against viral outbreaks.
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Textile-based composites could weave future of aerospace engineering
23 Jan 2020
Advanced materials research at The University of Manchester has demonstrated a comprehensive picture of the evolution of damage in braided textile ...
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Universities Minister celebrates Manchester’s materials reputation
22 Jan 2020
Advanced Materials were at the centre of the agenda for the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, last week ...
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New Chair in Materials Physics and Innovation Policy
20 Jan 2020
The University of Manchester has appointed Richard Jones as a new Chair in Materials Physics and Innovation Policy.
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Mayor praises Manchester model of innovation as graphene applications gain real pace
10 Jan 2020
Andy Burnham, Mayor for Greater Manchester, made a fact-finding tour of facilities that are pioneering graphene innovation at The University of ...
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Energy levels in electrons of 2D materials are mapped for the first time
8 Jan 2020
Researchers based at the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester have developed an innovative measurement method that allows, for...
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Researchers break the geometric limitations of moiré pattern in graphene heterostructures
20 Dec 2019
Researchers at The University of Manchester have uncovered interesting phenomena when multiple two-dimensional materials are combined into van der ...
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Proof of a decades-old theory hides in the thinnest of materials
18 Dec 2019
By layering two-dimensional (2D) materials, scientists as The University of Manchester and Cornell University have confirmed electrochemical ...
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Royce enables world-first Ultra High Vacuum Suite for the characterisation of 2D ‘designer structures’
16 Dec 2019
Following the isolation of Graphene in Manchester in 2004, researchers have discovered a whole new library of 2D materials. Since 2010, researchers ...
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Graphene Industry Showcase comes to Manchester
12 Dec 2019
This week Graphene@Manchester hosted a jam-packed two-day (10-11 December) event showcasing the hottest topics in the field of graphene. The event...
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Entrepreneur has sustainability challenge covered – with a SpaceMat
11 Dec 2019
An entrepreneurial academic from The University of Manchester has produced a prototype graphene-enhanced product that could help the UK recycle ...
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Manchester researchers develop 2D dielectric inks suitable for print-in-place electronics
3 Dec 2019
The team at The University of Manchester have produced a two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride ink which have been used to fabricate flexible ...
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Success for University undergraduates at prestigious awards
22 Nov 2019
Two students from The University of Manchester have won the highest award possible at this year’s prestigious Undergraduate Awards in Dublin, ...
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Nobel laureates among University’s most highly cited researchers
21 Nov 2019
14 researchers from The University of Manchester are some of the most highly cited in their field, in a new list from the Web of Science Group ...
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University launches new materials to the International Space Station
21 Nov 2019
Researchers from The University of Manchester have developed new, “aerodynamic” materials, which have been sent to the International Space Station...
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University hosts world’s first graphene hackathon
15 Nov 2019
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) will host the 24-hour event this weekend, where teams will be challenged to develop prototype ...
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New exhibition unveiled at National Graphene Institute
31 Oct 2019
Earlier in the year, the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester opened a call to University staff and students to submit ...
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Manchester to shine a spotlight on graphene applications and technology
14 Oct 2019
10-11 December 2019 Graphene@Manchester will open their doors to industry to explore the hottest topics in the field of graphene at the Graphene ...
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Travelling light- first environmentally friendly graphene smart- case unveiled
7 Oct 2019
A prototype for a graphene- based smart suitcase made of 100% of recycled plastic has been developed in collaboration with The University of ...
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Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy visits The University of Manchester
2 Oct 2019
Angela Leadsom visited the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester today (Wednesday, 2 October 2019) to tour ...
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University and Abu Dhabi collaboration tackles world water shortages
1 Oct 2019
A partnership between The University of Manchester and Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi have developed graphene-based ...
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First Graphene and University to work together to help develop a new graphene-based energy storage material
23 Sep 2019
First Graphene Ltd has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with The University of Manchester to develop graphene-hybrid materials for ...
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The perfect atomic-scale sieve
18 Sep 2019
Graphene is perfectly selective to protons and blocks even smallest ions like chlorine, University of Manchester research shows. This result will be ...
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Atomically thin minerals show promise as proton conducting membranes for green technologies
2 Sep 2019
Researchers at The University of Manchester discovered that atomically- thin micas – the name given to a type of common mineral found in soil – ...
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Next generation synthetic covalent 2D materials unveiled
22 Aug 2019
A team of researchers at the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester have developed a new method to synthesize 2D materials that ...
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Graphene sensors that measure air quality are step closer to mass market
19 Aug 2019
Graphene-based sensors that can measure the quality of air using the 2D Material could soon enter mass production thanks to a new partnership between ...
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On course to corrode: Massive open online course in corrosion to launch in September
19 Aug 2019
The online course is the first of its kind and will launch on 2 September 2019.
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Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for Dr Amy Benstead
13 Aug 2019
Dr Benstead has been recognised for her research into modern slavery.
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Manchester researchers demonstrate low voltage LEDs
1 Aug 2019
When atomically thin semiconductors are combined together in a Lego style, they emit light at a lower voltage potentially leading to low energy ...
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3D printable 2D materials based inks show promise to improve energy storage devices
30 Jul 2019
For the first time, a team of researchers, from the Department of Materials and the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester have ...
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New quantum phenomena helps to understand fundamental limits of graphene electronics
26 Jul 2019
A team of researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham and Loughborough have discovered quantum phenomena that helps to understand the...
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Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2019: Winners Announced
25 Jul 2019
Two new technology businesses share this year’s £70,000 prize for novel applications of graphene and other 2D materials. The two teams, based ...
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Graphene 'helping to drive carmaker innovation'
24 Jul 2019
Graphene application could kick-start a manufacturing revolution in the car industry.
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Materials alumni recognised at industry awards
18 Jul 2019
Prof Robert Young of the NGI along with two alumni have been honoured with IOM3 Awards.
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University Professor awarded IOM3 Platinum medal
18 Jul 2019
Professor Robert Young from the National Graphene Institute and School of Materials has been awarded the Platinum Medal from the Institute of ...
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China’s Science and Technology Minister visits University of Manchester
17 Jul 2019
China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Wang Zhigang, got the full scope of The University of Manchester’s advanced materials research ...
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Red wine may hold the key to next-gen wearable technology
11 Jul 2019
Scientists are seeking to kick-start a wearable technology revolution by creating flexible fibres and adding acids from red wine.
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Manchester hosts fourth Composites@Manchester Research Workshop
11 Jul 2019
The initiative aims to bring together early career researchers to share their work in the field of composite materials.
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Innovation leader from Manchester to open UK materials conference
10 Jul 2019
CEO of Graphene@Manchester James Baker will chair the Advanced Materials Show opening plenary.
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GEIC partnership with Highways England could revolutionise road infrastructure in the UK
8 Jul 2019
Highways England has become the latest company to partner with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC). This new collaboration will look...
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Prof Grace Burke appointed Royal Microscopical Society president
3 Jul 2019
Professor Burke becomes the society's first female president from the physical sciences field.
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Professor Irina Grigorieva awarded the 2019 David Tabor medal and prize
2 Jul 2019
Professor Irina Grigorieva at The University of Manchester has been awarded the 2019 David Tabor medal and prize from the Institute of Physics. ...
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Manchester’s innovation model is pointer to the future, says leading politician
27 Jun 2019
A senior cabinet minister has praised The University of Manchester for its pioneering approach to ensure homegrown discovery is brought to market in ...
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Dr Amy Benstead receives IJOPM award
27 Jun 2019
Dr Benstead received the Highly Commended Paper Award at the EurOMA Conference 2019 in Helsinki.
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Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre signs sixth Tier 1 partner
19 Jun 2019
Gerdau, has become the latest company to sign a partnership with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC). The Brazil based steel ...
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