Graphene Report

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Some of the key takeaways are that graphene is an extremely strong yet lightweight material that could potentially replace existing technologies. It has many superlative properties including being very strong, electrically conductive, and transparent.

Graphene is about 200 times stronger than steel, yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. It is electrically and thermally conductive but also transparent. It is the world's first 2D material and is one million times smaller than the diameter of a single human hair.

Graphene research is making an impact in industries like transport, medicine, electronics, energy, and defence. It also shows potential in desalination.

What is Graphene?

Graphene is a disruptive technology; one that could open up new markets and even replace existing
technologies or materials. It is when graphene is used both to improve an existing material and in a
transformational capacity that its true potential can be realised.
The vast number of products, processes and industries for which graphene could create a significant impact all
stems from its amazing properties.
No other material has the breadth of superlatives that graphene boasts, making it ideal for countless
applications.
 It is many times stronger than steel (about 200 times stronger than steel), yet incredibly lightweight and flexible
 It is electrically and thermally conductive but also transparent
 It is the world's first 2D material and is one million times smaller than the diameter of a single human hair
 Such multitude of astonishing properties which repeatedly earned it the title “wonder material”

Graphene Uses?

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Transport, medicine, electronics, energy, defence, desalination; the range of industries where graphene research
is making an impact is substantial.
And this is only the start. These are only the first steps. The potential of graphene is limited only by our
imagination.

Producing Graphene?
Graphene is indeed very exciting, but producing it is not easy, especially if you are aiming towards high-quality
sheets.
Most of the graphene produced today is used for R&D in Universities and companies. Some graphene based
products are entering the market, but mass production of graphene hasn't been achieved yet.

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Market?
Graphene market is projected to grow at a rate of 44% CAGR which could possibly prove be a very
conservative figure but only time can tell.

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Indian Graphene players (listed)?

 Graphite electrode maker Graphite India Ltd has agreed to acquire a 46% stake in US-based General
Graphene Corporation for up to $18.6 million (about Rs 132 crore) in cash. Graphite India will acquire the
stake through its Netherlands-based wholly-owned subsidiary Graphite International BV

 L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a mid-sized engineering services company, will buy Graphene
Semiconductor Services for Rs 93 crore in an all cash deal, to strengthen its capability in chip design and
embedded software services.

 Tata Steel is working on commercialization of graphene, an advanced material and considered to be a superb
conductor. The first product is in the market.
The company has launched ready-made graphene-coated stirrups, named Tiscon Superlinks+.

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