Based on insights from Dr. Akanksha Urade’s Graphene Newsletter, Vol. 1, Issue 1 (October 2025)
Setting the Stage for Standardization
In a landmark step for the global graphene sector, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released two new technical specifications—ISO/TS 9651:2025 and ISO/TS 23359:2025—that establish a shared framework for classifying and chemically characterizing graphene-related materials.
ISO/TS 9651:2025 standardizes terminology and characterization methods for both sheet and particle forms of graphene, while ISO/TS 23359:2025 specifies analytical techniques such as XPS, TGA, ICP-MS, and FTIR for evaluating graphene powders and dispersions.
As Dr. Urade noted, “Standardization has long been the missing link in graphene commercialization. With these ISO releases, the pathway from lab innovation to industrial deployment becomes significantly clearer.”
(ISO, 2025; Urade, 2025) 1
Graphene in Batteries: From Innovation to Integration
Volexion Inc. achieved a milestone by shipping its first samples of graphene-coated cathode active materials (CAMs) to global battery manufacturers, including major automotive OEMs. Their Pickering Emulsion Processing technique enables conformal encapsulation of cathode particles, enhancing cycle life and charging speed while reducing degradation across multiple chemistries (NMC, LFP, NCA, etc.) 2.
In parallel, JNC Materials and the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) are scaling silicon–graphene composite anodes, capable of raising silicon content in batteries from 5% to 20% without sacrificing stability—potentially boosting electric vehicle range by over 20% 3.
Turning Waste into Wonder: Plastic-to-Graphene Innovation
U.S.-based startup Plastic 2 Green introduced a plasma-based ElectroThermal Dissociation process that transforms mixed plastic waste into nitrogen-doped graphene (NDG). Verified through transmission electron microscopy at Colorado State University and Raman analysis at TU Munich, the process also yields valuable byproducts such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and hydrogen.
While promising, Dr. Urade cautioned that without a full technical data sheet, it’s “hard to accept ‘graphene’ as fact rather than marketing.”
(Plastic 2 Green, 2025) 4
Graphene in Healthcare: A Leap Toward Neurotechnology
Spain’s INBRAIN Neuroelectronics announced a collaboration with the Mayo Clinic to accelerate development of graphene-based brain–computer interfaces (BCIs). Their “BCI-Tx” platform uses reduced graphene oxide electrodes to create biocompatible, high-resolution neural interfaces. Early human trials conducted at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences reported promising results 5.
Graphene in Everyday Living: Flooring, Coatings, and Concrete
- Haydale Graphene Industries partnered with Interfloor to commercialize JustHeat™, a graphene-based underfloor heating technology. After achieving CE and UL certifications, commercial rollout is expected in 2026 6.
- Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) earned European REACH certification for its THERMAL-XR® graphene coating, enabling market access across the EU. GMG also launched the GMG Spray Academy to train contractors worldwide in graphene coating applications 7.
- Argo Graphene Solutions completed its first graphene-infused concrete pour in Tennessee, aiming to validate mechanical strength and sustainability improvements. Partnering with Ceylon Graphene Technologies, Argo is advancing graphene oxide–based solutions for construction materials 8.
Graphene for Smart Heating and Sound
Italy’s BeDimensional launched a graphene-based paint that functions as a radiant heating system—offering up to 40% lower energy consumption and uniform heat distribution without mechanical parts. The innovation, verified by the University of Genoa, exemplifies graphene’s potential in smart infrastructure 9.
Meanwhile, LG Electronics integrated graphene-coated drivers into its latest Xboom Buds models, improving audio clarity, energy efficiency, and noise cancellation—further proof that graphene has entered mainstream consumer electronics 10.
Conclusion: The Decade of Graphene Realization
From standardization to commercialization, October 2025 marked a turning point in the graphene industry. Across batteries, healthcare, construction, and consumer products, graphene is transitioning from experimental hype to real-world utility.
As Dr. Urade emphasized in her inaugural newsletter, the field is now driven not just by innovation—but by implementation. The graphene revolution, once a promise, is fast becoming a global industrial reality.
References
- ISO. ISO/TS 9651:2025 and ISO/TS 23359:2025 — Graphene Standards. International Organization for Standardization, 2025.
- Volexion Inc. Volexion Ships Graphene-Coated CAMs to Tier-One OEMs. Bestmag.co.uk, 2025.
- Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI). Silicon–Graphene Anode Technology for EV Batteries. AjuPress, 2025.
- Plastic 2 Green. Breakthrough in Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Production. Plastic2Green.com, 2025.
- INBRAIN Neuroelectronics. Collaboration with Mayo Clinic to Advance Graphene BCIs. BusinessWire, 2025.
- Haydale Graphene Industries. Strategic Collaboration with Interfloor for Graphene Flooring. Haydale.com, 2025.
- Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG). Receives European REACH Registration & Launch of GMG Spray Academy. Graphenemg.com, 2025.
- Argo Graphene Solutions. Graphene-Infused Concrete Test Pour in Bristol, Tennessee. NewsfileCorp.com, 2025.
- BeDimensional. Graphene Paint Heating System. BeDimensional.com, 2025.
- LG Electronics. Xboom Buds with Graphene Drivers. LG Press Release, 2025.
