MIT.nano backs startup using nanomaterial-based ion detectors to make lab instruments smaller and more sensitive
MIT.nano’s 2026 START.nano cohort includes a startup developing nanomaterial-based ion detectors for analytical, chemical and radiation instruments, a sign that a niche sensing platform is moving closer to commercial use.
NanoXplore says dry-process graphene module is nearing completion as it lifts capacity target to 5,000 tonnes a year
NanoXplore said on April 8, 2026 that its dry-process graphene module is nearing completion, a manufacturing milestone the company says will enable new product grades and lift annual output potential to 5,000 tonnes.
Adisyn says it demonstrated low-temperature graphene deposition for semiconductor wafers
Adisyn said on April 20, 2026, that it had demonstrated graphene formed at low temperature for semiconductor use, a process milestone aimed at easing integration into chip manufacturing lines where heat limits are strict.
Graphene sensor runs without a battery in new chemical-sensing design
A new Nature Sensors study published on March 31, 2026, describes a self-powered chemical sensor built around graphene, MoS2 and silicon, a design aimed at lowering power demands in compact sensing devices.
Battery storage becomes the fastest-growing power technology as AI demand reshapes the market
Battery storage has moved from a supporting role to a central grid technology, with the International Energy Agency saying it was the fastest-growing power-sector technology in 2025 and Reuters reporting a rapid industrial pivot toward stationary storage for data centers.
Covalent launches a metrology platform to speed up advanced materials troubleshooting
Covalent on April 23 launched Covalent Connect, a platform designed to consolidate advanced materials characterization into one workflow as companies face more complex analysis needs across semiconductors, energy storage and biotech.