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Graphene enables ten times higher data storage in computer memories

2 June 2021

Ultra-high-density hard drives made with graphene store ten times more data – a big leap forward for our data-hungry society

Coffee stains inspire optimal printing technique for electronics

12 August 2020

Using an alcohol mixture, researchers modified how ink droplets dry, enabling cheap industrial-scale printing of electronic devices at unprecedented scales.

Cambridge Graphene Centre students win award for new battery design

27 May 2020

Three-electrode cell with built-in pressure sensor snags 2020 CAPA prize

CGC student Jakob E. Muench wins Hamilton prize

23 January 2020

CGC graduate student Jakob E. Muench received the Hamilton Prize for his work on graphene photodetectors for telecom applications.

Smog-eating graphene composite reduces atmospheric pollution

4 December 2019

A graphene-titania photocatalyst degrades up to 70% more atmospheric NOx than standard titania nanoparticles in tests on real pollutants.

Nanowires replace Newton’s famous glass prism

9 September 2019

Scientists have designed an ultra-miniaturised device that could image single cells without the need for a microscope or make chemical fingerprint analysis possible from within a smartphone camera.

Cambridge partners in new €1 billion European Quantum Flagship

29 October 2018

The University of Cambridge is a partner in the Quantum Flagship, one of the most ambitious long-term research and innovation initiatives of the European Commission, funded under the Horizon 2020 programme with a budget of €1 billion over the next ten years.

Graphene shows unique potential to exceed bandwidth demands of future telecommunications

12 October 2018

Graphene enables ultra-wide bandwidth communications coupled with low power consumption, surpassing the needs of 5G, IoT and Industry 4.0.

Cambridge researchers discover quintons - a new quasiparticle in layered materials

14 September 2018

Understanding quintons could speed up communications and bring new functionalities in quantum technologies

Tunable third harmonic generation in graphene paves the way to high-speed communications

30 May 2018

Researchers have shown for the first time gate tunable third harmonic generation in graphene. This could enable on-chip broadband optical switches for data transport in optical systems, leading to faster, more reliable ultra-broad bandwidth transfers.

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PIXEurope Outlines Roadmap for Europe's Photonic Chip Future

3 June 2026

Europe's ambition to become a global leader in photonic chips took a significant step forward at the PIXEurope Connect – Industry Ecosystem Building Day in Barcelona. More than 300 representatives from industry, academia and government, including members of Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC), gathered to discuss the future of...

Europe’s Bid for Leadership in Photonic Chips Begins in Barcelona

19 May 2026

On May 21 st , 2026, Barcelona will host the PIXEurope Connect – Industry Ecosystem Building Day , a flagship event aimed at gathering leading experts in the photonics field, with institutional representatives and industry stakeholders. The event aims to align vision and expertise, and reinforce the outstanding...

Khalifa University Visit Sparks Graphene Innovation Ambitions

1 May 2026

Image credit: Annette from Pixabay. By Dr Karen Steward The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) recently welcomed Professor Yahya Zweiri , senior director of the Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials at Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates, for discussions on how universities can be better at...

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