Grapherry, a company that makes graphene, has announced a new way to manufacture graphene from waste materials. This method can be bolstered by creating large amounts of graphene for different industries.
The company’s goal is to make graphene more affordable as well as accessible, while helping industries that need it for their products, like electric vehicles (for better batteries) or agriculture (for improved crop production).
Grapherry, with support from mHUB Chicago, CURRENT, and the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, has quickly advanced its new method for making graphene. This method uses waste materials and is protected by intellectual property (IP) rights. Grapherry’s approach fits into the escalating trend of using cost-effective, sustainable technologies that reuse materials.
The company uses an energy-efficient process to turn waste that contains carbon into high-quality graphene. This graphene is useful for many industries, including energy storage, advanced composites, agriculture, and construction. It has the potential to affect industries worth trillions of dollars.
Unlike traditional methods of making graphene, which are expensive as well as use a lot of energy, Grapherry’s process cuts down on energy use and environmental impact. It turns waste that would normally be thrown away into valuable, high-performance material.
Grapherry is working with the University of Illinois Chicago and testing its graphene with companies that make batteries and work in agriculture. Early results show improvements in battery performance, soil health, and building materials. These tests show the wide range of uses for graphene made from waste, including creating better energy products, more sustainable construction materials, and farming practices that help regenerate the soil.
Executive Statement
According to Namrita Berry, President of Grapherry, Grapherry was founded on a simple but powerful idea — that carbon waste can be transformed into valuable materials that serve people and the planet. Their mission is to make graphene affordable, scalable, and accessible, unlocking its potential across industries while advancing a sustainable, carbon-smart future.