Graphene: The Route to Commercialisation

The isolation of graphene in 2004 by two scientists at the University of Manchester revealed to the world a new "wonder material" with potential applications in various sectors. This book explores how the Manchester model of innovation has evolved to support great science and accelerate the adoption of graphene into real-world products, creating an innovation ecosystem in the UK. It features first-hand experience, case studies, and interviews with key strategic players to illustrate how Manchester has built a unique model of collaboration with industry to create an ecosystem that features a supply chain of companies producing graphene material and disrupting the marketplace.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing

The isolation of graphene in 2004 by two scientists at the University of Manchester, a breakthrough later recognised by the Nobel Prize for Physics, unveiled to the world a brand-new 'wonder material' that had been 'completely hidden from science'. Graphene, the world's first two-dimensional material, holds immense potential for various sectors, including aerospace, energy, and biomedical. However, how can the UK establish itself as a hub for both discovery and manufacturing of graphene? This book delves into how the Manchester model of innovation has evolved to not only foster exceptional science but also expedite the integration of graphene into practical products, establishing an innovation ecosystem in the place of the UK's graphene discovery. Through firsthand accounts, case studies, and interviews with key strategic players in the graphene story, this book showcases how Manchester has established a distinctive model of collaboration with industry to cultivate an ecosystem characterized by a supply chain of companies not only producing graphene material but also venturing into the marketplace with innovative products and applications as we approach the critical juncture of commercialization.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814877879