News
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Materials.
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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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'Manchester model of innovation' showcased to MP
31 May 2019
MP Sam Gyimah has visited The University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.
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Materials PhD student wins Manchester Business Talent Competition
16 May 2019
Qian Chen's entry project was based on his PhD studies into laser processing for perovskite solar cells.
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Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre picks up two accolades in the RICS Awards: North West
14 May 2019
The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. They celebrate ...
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Ping Xiao appointed Rolls-Royce/Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Advanced Coating Technology
26 Mar 2019
Professor Xiao has been named Rolls-Royce/Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Advanced Coating Technology.
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Controlling pressure-driven ionic flow by voltage at molecular scale
7 Mar 2019
Similar to our computers which handle electrons to perform the calculations and logics, all the circuitry in living beings is based on the transport ...
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Two dimensional ‘Lego’ shows new methods for creating electronics
7 Mar 2019
Physicists have discovered that when two atomically thin (two-dimensional) materials like graphene are placed on top of each other like a ‘Lego’ ...
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First scalable graphene yarns for wearable textiles produced
4 Mar 2019
A team of researchers led by Dr Nazmul Karim and Prof Sir Kostya Novoselov at The University of Manchester have developed a method to produce ...
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Graphene reveals electrons move like viscous liquids
28 Feb 2019
Researchers at The University of Manchester in the UK have discovered that electrons in graphene act like a unique viscous liquid.
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Kroll Zirconium Medal awarded to Prof Michael Preuss
28 Feb 2019
Professor Michael Preuss has been recognised for outstanding achievements in the field of zirconium research and technology.
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Graphite offers up new quantum surprise
25 Feb 2019
University of Manchester researchers have used their knowledge of graphene to understand its parent material, graphite.
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Nobel Prize-winning laureate to create graphene-embedded art
20 Feb 2019
Celebrating 15 years since his successful isolation of graphene, Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov will produce pieces of art using the ...
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Multimillion pound biotechnology research investment for Manchester
13 Feb 2019
The University of Manchester has been awarded £10million to launch a UK-wide biomanufacturing research hub that could pave the way for easier and ...
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National Graphene Institute to develop graphene water filtration with LifeSaver
12 Feb 2019
The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has signed an 18-month research project to develop graphene water filtration ...
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Golden opportunity to place UK at the forefront of nuclear materials research
11 Feb 2019
A UK team of materials researchers, led by The University of Manchester, has secured nearly £7.5 million in EPSRC funding to undertake research into ...
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Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre announces new Tier-One partnership
30 Jan 2019
The University of Manchester is pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership to further to further accelerate the commercialisation of graphene...
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Manchester scientists use Nobel-prize winning chemistry for clean energy breakthrough
30 Jan 2019
Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used in electric ...
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Atomic-scale capillaries block smallest ions, thanks to graphene
11 Jan 2019
The tiny channels are very much like natural aquaporins and could be ideal in desalination and filtration technologies
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New Professor of Polymer Science joins the School of Materials
4 Jan 2019
Professor Michael Shaver has joined the School of Materials as Professor of Polymer Science.
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New Universities minister lauds ‘incredible talent’ in Manchester
21 Dec 2018
Nuclear robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the amazing potential of graphene were all on the agenda as the new Minister for Universities, ...
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University receives government funding for plastics pollution research
20 Dec 2018
Researchers and scientists from across The University of Manchester are coming together in the fight against plastic pollution as part of a new ...
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Scientists develop a new method to revolutionise graphene printed electronics
18 Dec 2018
Printed electronics offer a breakthrough in the penetration of information technology into everyday life. The possibility of printing electronic ...
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World’s first- ever graphene hiking boots unveiled
17 Dec 2018
Building on the international success of their pioneering use of graphene in trail running and fitness shoes last summer, the brand is now bringing ...
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HRH The Duke of York officially opens the Masdar Building, home to the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
10 Dec 2018
His Royal Highness The Duke of York has officially opened the £60m Masdar Building which houses the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at ...
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GEIC signs further partnerships on route to Graphene City
5 Dec 2018
The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), which is set to officially launch next week, has agreed further ...
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Adding graphene to jute fibres could give natural alternative to man-made materials
29 Nov 2018
Scientists from The University of Manchester have combined graphene with the natural fibre, jute, to create a world’s first for ...
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X-ray imaging reveals the secrets inside the Enigma machine
19 Nov 2018
Scientists working at The University of Manchester have shone new light on the Enigma machine used by the German military in World War Two and cracked...
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Pioneering 20th Century Scientist Inspires New Fellowship Scheme to Launch the Careers of Exceptional Researchers
8 Nov 2018
Two exceptional scientists have been awarded prestigious BP funded fellowships to carry out research at The University of Manchester with a range of ...
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GEIC announces new wave of membership
25 Oct 2018
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has been joined by a further five companies ahead of its official opening later this year. The new ...
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