Stanford Advanced Materials Launches Graphene For Water Filtration.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM), a manufacturer of materials, announced today the release of Graphene. Graphene is a new two‐dimensional material that may support water filtration applications. In view of the constrained state of water resources, this development is significant.

According to Welthilfe, 748 000 000 people lack access to clean water. This figure represents approximately one tenth of the global population. Children are the most affected group; 500 000 water‐related deaths occur among children annually, equating to more than 1 400 each day. Researchers have sought sustainable solutions to improve access to potable water, a basic human right. Given that the world population is projected to increase, the pressure on limited water resources will intensify. Graphene, a two‐dimensional material, may be applied in water filtration and desalination.

Danny Burns, an expert at Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM), stated: "We have begun producing Graphene. We consider it an important material for the 21st century." Graphene oxide membranes may function as a molecular filter that retains molecules or ions, including impurities such as salt. Graphene oxide layers can be assembled to form a very thin membrane that resists the passage of all substances except water. He continued: "Over 97 per cent of Earth’s seawater resources remain unused. The development of such a device may help address the international water crisis. Although seawater purification is practised, Graphene could serve as an alternative to activated carbon. Further research is planned."

About Stanford Advanced Materials

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) was founded in 1994 and is a global supplier of pure metals, alloys, ceramics and minerals. SAM specialises in high‐purity chemicals for research institutions and technical materials for various industries. SAM supplies materials at competitive prices to sectors including pharmaceuticals, capacitors, metallurgy, semiconductors and aviation.