Concerted efforts spearheaded by the Digital University Kerala (DUK) and Industries department to develop the graphene ecosystem of Kerala have gained momentum.
Identified by the State as a strategic industry, graphene and two-dimensional (2D) materials’ research and development is being nurtured through a three-tier model that will culminate with the establishment of a Graphene Park and product development in various applications.
Graphene and its derivatives have a wide range of applications spanning electronics, composites, energy storage, water filtering, sensors, packaging and so on. Scientifically known to be a crucial additive in improving the mechanical, electrical or other physical properties of composite materials, the carbon form is expected to find emphasis in Kerala through a wide range of traditional and emerging industries in addition to textiles, rubber, construction and building materials.
