MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: First look at game-changing sports shoes made of graphene

Aravind Vijayaraghavan

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It is known as the strongest material in the world. Now experts are using graphene for a whole new purpose.

The first-ever sports shoes to make use of the wonder material have been unveiled by British brand inov-8 at The National Graphene institute - and look as hardy as you would expect.

Period	20 Jun 2018

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Title	First look at game-changing sports shoes made of graphene
Media name/outlet	Manchester Evening News
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	20/06/18
Description	It is known as the strongest material in the world. Now experts are using graphene for a whole new purpose. The first-ever sports shoes to make use of the wonder material have been unveiled by British brand inov-8 at The National Graphene institute - and look as hardy as you would expect.
URL	https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/graphene-trainers-sport-running-shoes-14807971
Persons	Aravind Vijayaraghavan

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graphene
materials
commercialisation of research
footwear

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: First look at game-changing sports shoes made of graphene

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To develop, embed and exploit advanced 2D materials and processing capability to launch innovative new products within the athletes footwear and apparel sector.