Since its isolation and initial characterisation at Manchester University in 2004, graphene has become something of a hot topic. Classified as an advanced material, the single-atom thick carbon lattice carries a range of unique properties stirring up an eagerness in scientists, engineers and manufacturers globally to unlock its wide-ranging potential.One of those excited by its potential is the National Physical Laboratory's Dr Andrew Pollard, who has been leading the lab's research into the standardisation and commercialisation of the nanomaterial. Pollard has been working with nanomaterials for around 15 years, having joined NPL 11 years ago where he explained that the focus has been around the metrology and measurement science around nanomaterials, particularly 2D materials such as graphene.
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