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Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.05% graphene after compression strength testing. One of four test samples of concrete enhanced with graphene, tested at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), University of Manchester, by Dr Lisa Scullion, 2021. The testing process supported the development of a new industrial product, Concretene, produced by Nationwide Engineering, Wiltshire. Production of cement for concrete in the building industry is one of the leading causes of global carbon dioxide emissions. The addition of up to 1% of graphene strengthens concrete by around 30% compared to standard concrete, meaning significantly less is needed to achieve the equivalent structural performance, reducing carbon footprint and costs.

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021

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Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

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Sample of graphene obtained using Scotch sticky tape at the University of Manchester

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

Experimental lithographically printed circuit made to test the properties of graphene

Experimental handmade circuit made using graphene

Experimental handmade circuit made using graphene

Experimental lithographically printed circuit made to test the properties of graphene

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

Graphene jacket by Vollebak

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene