57 min
Antonio Castro Neto: Graphene Godfather on the Types of Graphene, Graphene-Kevlar Helmets, and the Future of 2D Materials Materially Better
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Antonio Castro Neto, dubbed the “godfather of graphene”, is a professor at the National University of Singapore. There, he directs two research institutes in 2D materials and functional materials, the latter as a co-director with Konstatin Novoselov, a Nobel laureate. He has also cofounded these graphene startups: 2D Materials, MADE Advanced Materials, and Graphene Watts.
Antonio is full of energy, especially as he chose to record this at 10pm Singapore time! His passion really comes through.
OUTLINE
(05:06) The first meeting of scientists after graphene's discovery
(13:56) Graphene powders and films
(19:53) The Center for Advanced 2D Materials
(22:07) Cofounding a startup with a novel graphene manufacturing process
(25:54) Why graphene quality matters
(29:29) The challenge with dispersing graphene into composites
(35:27) 2D Materials's lightweight graphene-kevlar helmet
(38:58) Graphene ink in smart clothing
(40:58) How another startup he cofounded aims to develop lithium sulfur batteries
(48:27) Co-directing a materials research institute with Nobel laureate Sir Konstatin Novoselov
(52:42) Materials as dynamic elements that impact the world
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EPISODE LINKS
Center for Advanced 2D Materials: https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/
Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials: https://ifim.nus.edu.sg/
PODCAST INFO
A series of conversations about new performance materials and their applications. I believe that new materials will play a big role in unlocking innovation and solving pressing problems and this podcast helps surface insights and learnings from the frontier.
Website: https://www.tsungxu.com/podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FXZPeLvyAZ5aeDtL3X1RC?si=7db4e89a52cc486e
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/materially-better/id1651542338
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Twitter: @tsungxu
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tsungxu.com
Antonio Castro Neto, dubbed the “godfather of graphene”, is a professor at the National University of Singapore. There, he directs two research institutes in 2D materials and functional materials, the latter as a co-director with Konstatin Novoselov, a Nobel laureate. He has also cofounded these graphene startups: 2D Materials, MADE Advanced Materials, and Graphene Watts.
Antonio is full of energy, especially as he chose to record this at 10pm Singapore time! His passion really comes through.
OUTLINE
(05:06) The first meeting of scientists after graphene's discovery
(13:56) Graphene powders and films
(19:53) The Center for Advanced 2D Materials
(22:07) Cofounding a startup with a novel graphene manufacturing process
(25:54) Why graphene quality matters
(29:29) The challenge with dispersing graphene into composites
(35:27) 2D Materials's lightweight graphene-kevlar helmet
(38:58) Graphene ink in smart clothing
(40:58) How another startup he cofounded aims to develop lithium sulfur batteries
(48:27) Co-directing a materials research institute with Nobel laureate Sir Konstatin Novoselov
(52:42) Materials as dynamic elements that impact the world
If you liked this episode, leaving a rating REALLY helps.
EPISODE LINKS
Center for Advanced 2D Materials: https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/
Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials: https://ifim.nus.edu.sg/
PODCAST INFO
A series of conversations about new performance materials and their applications. I believe that new materials will play a big role in unlocking innovation and solving pressing problems and this podcast helps surface insights and learnings from the frontier.
Website: https://www.tsungxu.com/podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FXZPeLvyAZ5aeDtL3X1RC?si=7db4e89a52cc486e
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/materially-better/id1651542338
CONNECT
Twitter: @tsungxu
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tsungxu.com
57 min