Nobel laureate who discovered graphene calls on CM Yogi | Lucknow News
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Nobel laureate Konstantin Novoselov on Wednesday. Novoselov was accompanied by Lohum CEO Rajat Verma and the company’s chief of staff Ayush Sabat, who praised the investment-conducive environment in Uttar Pradesh.During the meeting, the four held discussions on how UP can be developed as a hub for advanced material research and engineering. As part of these discussions, Lohum’s plan to establish India’s first ‘Rare Earth to Magnet’ integrated facility in the state was also focused on. This facility is intended to promote high-tech manufacturing in the country. Novoselov, who is recognised for his discovery of graphene, is working with Lohum as a strategic adviser and collaborator. His area of work currently is in the application of advanced materials science at an industrial scale in battery technology and the energy sector. A govt spokesperson said that Lohum, driven by Novoselov’s expertise, will focus on the use of 2D materials such as graphene to enhance the capacity, safety and lifespan of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, and on developing advanced recycling systems for batteries and permanent magnets to ensure better recovery of critical minerals.
