Applied Graphene Materials PLC (LON:AGM) announced it has joined the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), an international organisation that works to advance the innovation and commercialisation of next-generation nanotechnologies.
Since its foundation in 2005, the NIA has supported the work of companies of all sizes and across all sectors involved in nano-enabled materials, including research centres, universities and expert service providers.
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AGM said it is one of a number of member organisations to express their commitment to the sustainable use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials across all industries.
"As a leading innovator in graphene dispersion and application technology, AGM looks forward to the opportunities that NIA membership will bring to drive cross-sector collaboration at the cutting-edge of 2D material development,” said the graphene group’s chief executive Adrian Potts in a release.
“Involvement in the network will enable us to further establish AGM as a technology leader within the global nanotechnology arena."
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