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​The Graphene Flagship delivers concrete opportunities for innovation to address some of the major societal challenges in Europe.
Sustainability / Research / Collaboration

Graphene is sustainability


On World Environment Day, we review how the Graphene Flagship project contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Letizia Diamante / 05 June 2020
There is huge demand to find greener renewable alternatives to our traditional, finite energy sources. Now, graphene is unlocking new possibilities within the energy sector, creating a more efficient and sustainable future. Here, Francesco Bonaccorso, deputy head of innovation of the Graphene Flagship, explains how its researchers have created a series of initiatives in order to take graphene from the laboratory to the commercial market.
Energy / Sustainability / research

Going green with graphene


Graphene is unlocking new possibilities within the energy sector, creating a more efficient and sustainable future.

By Graphene Flagship / 03 June 2020
Graphene Flagship experts unite to tackle the effects of present and future pandemics with technologies based on graphene and related materials
Biomedical / Sustainability / Research

Graphene Flagship launches COVID-19 task force


Graphene Flagship experts unite to tackle the effects of present and future pandemics with technologies based on graphene and related materials

By Tom Foley / 02 June 2020
​Our Associate Members and Partnering Projects make up the Graphene Flagship Partnering Division. These are other EU-funded projects, research initiatives in Member States, as well as SMEs and large industrial companies who work in close collaboration with the Graphene Flagship. This partnership greatly extends our reach in terms of technological and research expertise by fostering collaboration beyond our Core Partners. The Partnering Division has yielded some great results.
Collaboration / Research / Innovation

Deep Dive: Meet the Graphene Flagship Partnering Division


​Our Associate Members and Partnering Projects make up the Graphene Flagship Partnering Division. These are other EU-funded projects, research initiatives in Member States, as well as SMEs and large industrial companies who work in close collaboration with the Graphene Flagship. This partnership greatly extends our reach in terms of technological and research expertise by fostering collaboration beyond our Core Partners. The Graphene Flagship Partnering Division has yielded some great results so far.

By Graphene Flagship / 29 May 2020
On the horizon: Our new Spearhead Projects
innovation / collaboration / industry

On the horizon: Our new Spearhead Projects


The Graphene Flagship funds a number of Spearhead Projects, initiatives with well-defined, application-oriented objectives that are motivated by market opportunities. These Spearheads focus on a wide range of application areas, but all have the common goal of developing new or improved products with integrated graphene or layered materials.

By Graphene Flagship / 20 May 2020
The Graphene Flagship refreshes its brand and social media presence to reflect its progressive work. Now, we have more wind in our sails!
Our project / collaboration / research

Celebrating Europe Day with a fresh new look


The Graphene Flagship refreshes its brand and social media presence to reflect its progressive work. Now, we have more wind in our sails!

By Graphene Flagship / 09 May 2020
Core 2 Spearheads cross the finish line
Energy / wearables / Telecom

Core 2 Spearheads cross the finish line


We review the successes of six industry-based projects from the previous phase of the Graphene Flagship.

By Graphene Flagship / 04 May 2020
​Collaboration is at the heart of the Graphene Flagship. Top level researchers in academia, research and industry across Europe are encouraged to discuss strategies that will push graphene to the market.
Collaboration / Innovation / Our project

Collaboration breeds success in the Graphene Flagship


​Collaboration is at the heart of the Graphene Flagship. Top level researchers in academia, research and industry across Europe are encouraged to discuss strategies that will push graphene to the market.

By Letizia Diamante / 30 April 2020
High-quality boron nitride grown at atmospheric pressure
Materials / Research / Fundamental

High-quality boron nitride grown at atmospheric pressure


Graphene Flagship researchers reported a significant step forward in growing monoisotopic hexagonal boron nitride at atmospheric pressure for the production of large and very high-quality crystals.

By Graphene Flagship / 20 April 2020