➀ Aston University set a world record by sending data at 402Tbit/s over standard optical fibres. ➁ Researchers at Bath University developed a lactic acid sensor using a graphene-like foam capacitor. ➂ Glasgow University's ANALOGUE IC packaging research could lead to applications in biomedical implants and quantum computing interfaces. ➃ Leicester University's space battery passed vibration tests, and Nottingham Trent University is exploring washable stretchable electronics for medical wearables. ➄ Oxford researchers demonstrated a low-noise qubit integrated circuit for quantum computing.

➀ Unexpected electron transport suppression in a heterostructured graphene–MoS2 multiple field-effect transistor architecture. ➁ Lateral heterostructures of two-dimensional materials by electron-beam induced stitching. ➂ Controlled growth of transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers using Knudsen-type effusion cells for the precursors. ➃ High optical quality of MoS2 monolayers grown by chemical vapor deposition. ➄ Raman spectroscopy in graphene. ➅ Anomalous lattice vibrations of CVD-grown monolayer MoS2 probed using linear polarized excitation light.

1. Engineers from EPFL have developed a device that converts heat into electrical voltage at extremely low temperatures, matching the efficiency of room temperature technologies; 2. The device, made of graphene and indium selenide, leverages the Nernst effect to convert heat to voltage, addressing a key challenge in quantum computing; 3. This advancement could revolutionize cooling systems for quantum computing, enabling larger and more efficient quantum systems.

1. Researchers at TU/e have developed a soft robotic hand using liquid crystals and graphene for future surgical applications. 2. The use of these materials addresses limitations faced by current soft robots in water-rich environments like the human body. 3. This innovation aims to enhance precision and flexibility in surgical procedures, offering new solutions for tasks such as clamping and suturing.

1. Scientists at the National Graphene Institute have discovered a method to control electrochemical reactions in graphene using electric field effects, potentially revolutionizing energy capture and information processing. 2. The breakthrough involves separating and enhancing proton transmission and adsorption processes in graphene, crucial for developing advanced hydrogen catalysts and electronic devices. 3. This discovery could lead to more efficient energy technologies and novel computing networks that operate with protons, offering compact, low-energy solutions.

1. The Graphene Flagship's 2D Experimental Pilot Line (2D-EPL) project has reached the end of its first phase, focusing on establishing a European ecosystem for graphene wafer production. 2. Graphenea, a partner in the project, has progressed from producing 100mm graphene on copper wafers to 150 and 200mm wafers for prototyping. 3. Aixtron, another partner, has developed a new tool for transferring graphene layers to substrates, aiming for fab-compatible 2D integration.