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Graphene innovations in automotive technology accelerate green mobility

The Graphene Flagship, an ambitious European research initiative launched in 2013, has made significant progress in advancing graphene-based innovations in the last 10 years. Here, Ali Shaygan Nia, Business Developer for Graphene-Based Coatings and Composites at the Graphene Flagship, examines the innovations that have helped to develop ground-breaking solutions that enhance automotive components, improve safety, and contribute to a greener future.

08/01/2024 10:26:51

Graphene has the potential to drive significant advancements in the automotive industry – from strengthening structural components to improving electrochemical energy storage (i.e. batteries) efficiency and safety in electric cars, as well as enhancing the performance of self-driving cars. The Graphene Flagship has orchestrated several of projects researching the benefits of graphene in automotive applications and is now seeing this research and development come to fruition.

Ultimately, these projects feed into the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Objectives include using graphene-enabled products to ensure good health and wellbeing, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption, as well as improvements to industry innovation and infrastructure.

G+BOARD
In collaboration with several industrial partners, including Nanesa and Centro Rierche Fiat in Italy, the G+BOARD graphene-enhanced steering wheel and dashboard project incorporates graphene-based materials, to create a lightweight and efficient alternative.

Read the full article in DPA's January 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.