Posted on 05/23/2016 3:27:27 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Graphene is widely regarded to be the most important development in the world of advanced manufacturing to date.
The world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material was isolated at the University of Manchester in 2004.
The potential of graphene is vast and research is currently underway into everything from bendable electronics to portable, energy-efficient water filtration plants and corrosion-proof coatings, anti-cancer drugs and even energy sources sewn into people’s skin.
Last autumn, the National Graphene Institute received a major boost when China’s largest mobile phone manufacturer Huawei signed a partnership with the university to develop graphene-based technologies.
Huawei stated at the time that it wanted to explore the uses of graphene to develop the next generation of high-performance technologies in the ICT field.
The project will initially run for two years and seeks to explore ways of using graphene’s revolutionary applications in consumer electronics and mobile communication devices.
George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, acknowledged at the time that the deal is “important recognition” of how Britain is leading the way in graphene technology and “another example of how science and innovation is playing a key role in building the Northern Powerhouse”.
James Baker, graphene business director at the University of Manchester, pictured below, added: “Working with a leading global technology brand gives us the opportunity to take graphene from the lab to everyday products.
“We are looking forward to working with Huawei over the next couple of years to develop new materials for consumer electronics and mobile communication devices.”
The National Graphene Institute enables academics and their industrial partners to work side by side on the “applications of tomorrow”.
The university currently has more than 40 commercial partners and more than 235 researchers on graphene and related 2D materials.
Speaking at the time, Chen Lifang, board director and senior vice-president of Huawei, said: “The UK is at the forefront of world-leading research and development capability in fundamental technology and we’re excited to be working with the University of Manchester through Huawei’s HIRP FLAGSHIP program on a project that has the potential to explore so many advanced technologies.
“As the home of graphene, the University of Manchester has enormous expertise and the best facilities for working with the material.
“We are confident our partnership will help to build a better connected world and contribute to the future of the ICT industry.”
The deal with Huawei was announced on the same day that President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Graphene Institute.
It was also the first time any Chinese president had visited Manchester.
The National Graphene Institute along with the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials Research is intended to cement the north – and Manchester in particular – as a world leader in science and innovation.
The Henry Royce Institute will encompass 14 key areas of materials research including graphene.
The new institute will have its research centre in Manchester which will be supported by satellite centres or spokes at the founding partners, comprising the universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College London.
There’s a guy on YouTube who mixed a little graphene with plastic about .25 thick, and it stopped an AK round.
thns for the article, I’m glad they never banned ya for being for Cruz
That’s because he wasn’t as obnoxious as the ones that were banned.
ya gotta admit though, outside of Trump or Cruz, 2nd div adds a lot to this sight and I thank him for that
Good article. Lots of possibilities. I am concerned the Huawei is already signed up. When I was still working, they were a banned supplier (counterfeit parts). I can only imagine what they’re up to...
I agree, foolish to let them in the door
Even with Trump & Cruz he added a lot. I never got upset with his support of Cruz, because like I said he wasn’t obnoxious in his support. There were valid concerns, and some I shared, but after long back and forth I saw Trump as the more likely candidate to win the general election.
Graphene bullet proof plastic demonstrations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5YRMT8WuLk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7j5ld0m3RI
People do not get banned for supporting Cruz, they get banned for the continual #NeverTrump screed.
Chancellor of the Exchequer has to be the most awesome title ever!
I thought that Graphene was the girl in that country song.
Graphene is the one in the blue...ribbon.
Precisely the point! I don’t see much getting by you.
Bookmark for later.
Thats just the guy I was talking about.
OK - got it.
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