Insights

Perspectives on advanced materials, supply chains and the industries they are changing.

Molded plastic parts and plastic pellets under blue light Plastics

Graphene in plastics: more strength with less material

Small additions of graphene can make plastic parts stronger, more durable and better at managing heat, often with less material.

 Tire tread beside rubber seals, profiles and a roll of rubber sheet Rubber

Built to last: what graphene brings to rubber products

Graphene can help tires, belts, seals and hoses last longer and perform better, often at very low additions.

 Coated steel bridge beams with water droplets beading on the surface Coatings

Holding back rust: graphene in protective coatings

Graphene can make protective coatings tougher and better at keeping out water and oxygen, helping steel last longer in harsh places.

 Close view of lubricated steel gears and roller bearings Lubricants

Less friction, less wear: graphene in lubricants

Added to oils and greases, graphene can help reduce friction and protect metal surfaces, extending the life of engines and machinery.

 Electric car plugged into a charging station at night Energy storage

Charging ahead: graphene in batteries and electric vehicles

Graphene can help batteries charge faster, run cooler and last longer, supporting the shift to electric vehicles and energy storage.

 Car bodies on an assembly line with robotic arms Automotive

Inside the car: where graphene makes vehicles better

From body panels to tires, coatings and batteries, graphene can help vehicles become lighter, quieter and more durable.

 Metallic rare earth ore samples in a laboratory Supply chains

Reducing reliance on rare earths: the role graphene can play

Rare earth supply is concentrated and fragile. Graphene will not replace them everywhere, but it can reduce how much some products need.

 Water flowing from a membrane filtration unit into a treatment tank Water

Cleaner water: graphene in filtration and purification

Membranes and filters made with graphene are being developed to remove contaminants from water more efficiently.

 Tennis racket, road bike, running shoe and cycling helmet Sports equipment

Lighter, tougher, more comfortable: graphene in sports equipment

From rackets to running shoes, graphene helps sports equipment become lighter, tougher and more comfortable to use.

 Cutaway of a mattress showing foam layers and pocket springs Consumer products

Sleeping cooler: how graphene is changing mattresses and bedding

Heat, moisture and wear all affect how well a mattress performs. Graphene can help with each of them.