First Graphene buys coatings assets to push graphene formulations into geotextiles
First Graphene said on April 28, 2026 that it agreed to buy the manufacturing, intellectual property and development assets of Ionic Industries and Imagine Intelligent Materials, a move aimed at giving it immediate access to revenue-generating graphene coatings formulations for geotextiles and environmental infrastructure.
Graphene membrane opens new path for hydrogen purification in Monash-led study
A Monash-led team has reported a graphene-based membrane that conducts both protons and electrons, a rare combination that could matter for hydrogen purification and next-generation energy devices.
Nature study pushes metalenses toward industrial production with 300-per-second roll-to-roll output
A Nature study published April 15, 2026 reports roll-to-roll manufacturing of visible metalenses at 300 units per second, with titanium dioxide coating used to boost optical performance and yield.
Wacker to Detail New Silicone Release-Coating Test Method at Tape Week 2026
Wacker Chemical is set to present a new XRF-based method for measuring extractable silicone from release coatings at Tape Week 2026, a process advance aimed at improving quality control and reducing testing complexity for coated paper, film and specialty substrates.
CATL says sodium-ion batteries are ready for mass production in 2026 as battery materials shift beyond lithium
CATL said on April 21, 2026, that sodium-ion batteries are ready for mass production this year, a move that could loosen pressure on lithium, copper and graphite supply chains if the chemistry proves durable at scale.
GMG hires Rio Tinto veteran as graphene plant push targets June completion
Graphene Manufacturing Group appointed a former Rio Tinto technical executive on April 22, 2026, and said its Gen 2.0 graphene plant in Queensland remains on track for completion by the end of June.