C. O'Brien
IDTechEx,
United Kingdom
Keywords: graphene, composites, market intelligence, forecast
Summary:
For over twenty years, graphene has carried the reputation of being a “wonder material”. It has been celebrated for superlative properties such as strength, flexibility, and conductivity, but often criticized for failing to deliver on its commercial promise. The hype was real, but so were the hurdles. Today, however, the story is shifting. Graphene is no longer confined to labs, and it is finding its way into real-world applications, from energy storage to advanced coatings. One sector that is rapidly emerging as a potential game changer is composite materials. By reinforcing polymers with graphene, manufacturers can produce stronger, more durable, and more sustainable materials. The question remains if this development could mark graphene’s long-awaited breakthrough into mainstream markets and the associated commercial success. IDTechEx has covered the graphene market for over a decade and in their latest report, "Graphene & 2D Materials 2026-2036: Market, Technology & Players", provides a critical independent view of the entire graphene industry. In this presentation, Dr Conor O’Brien, a Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx will discuss: - An introduction to graphene, and manufacturing methods (established and emerging). - An overview of the key applications driving growth of the market. - A deep dive into how graphene can be used in polymer composites, and a look to the future.