THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER · Awarded contract
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Supply of Low-Current Potentiostat to University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre

Awarded 16 Dec 2016

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Awarded16 Dec 2016
Value£0.00
SupplierAlvatek Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 16 Dec 2016Expired 21 Mar 2017

The University of Manchester awarded a contract to Alvatek Ltd for the purchase of a potentiostat with low current capabilities for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC).

The GEIC is a £60 million research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials, part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation.

The equipment will support industry-led projects focused on innovation and applications in energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes, and is expected to be cited in high-profile academic publications and underpin industrial collaboration projects.

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