The “Graphene Flagship” initiative has investigated the effects of graphene and related materials on health and the environment. Colored scanning electron microscopy. Credit: Empa
In their analyses, Wick and Co. did not limit themselves to newly produced graphene-like materials, but also looked at the entire life cycle of various applications of graphene-containing materials.
Launched in 2013, the Graphene Flagship represented a completely new form of joint, coordinated research on an unprecedented scale. The aim of the large-scale project was to bring together researchers from research institutions and industry to bring practical applications based on graphene from the laboratory to the market within ten years, thereby creating economic growth, new jobs, and new opportunities for Europe in key technologies.