Graphene hydrogels were prepared by ascorbic acid-assisted gelation of graphene oxide (GO) aqueous suspensions both in acidic and basic conditions. Graphene hydrogel fibers are promising electrode materials for emerging wearable energy storage devices. Graphene and graphene oxide have been incorporated into hydrogels to improve the properties of conventional hydrogels and develop new functions like electrical conductivity and drug loading.

Graphene aerogels are synthetic materials with low density and high porosity. Its synthesis involves the reducing precursor graphene oxide solution to get graphene hydrogel. Freeze-drying is then used to remove the solvent and to replace it with air. Graphene aerogels are lightweight, possess large surface areas, high electrical conductivity, excellent compressibility, recoverability, and thermal insulation.

MFA’s goal is to explore how novel technologies use graphene hydrogels and aerogels to intensively create and deploy innovative production technologies in order to sustain significant competitive advantages.