Core Insights - The 2025 China International Graphene Innovation Conference highlighted the global development trends in the graphene industry and China's leading position in this field [1][2] - Graphene is recognized as a key frontier material, with significant investments and policy support from countries like the EU, the US, South Korea, and Japan, driving the industry into an application-focused phase [1][2] Industry Overview - China's graphene industry is experiencing robust growth, with the country leading globally in patents, production capacity, and market size [2] - As of now, China holds over 280,000 graphene-related patent applications, accounting for more than 80% of the global total [2] - By the end of 2024, China's graphene material production capacity is expected to exceed 15,000 tons per year, representing approximately 53% of the global capacity [2] - The global graphene application market is projected to approach 60 billion yuan in 2024 and is expected to surpass 300 billion yuan by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 30% [2] Technological Advancements - Companies like Chint Group have made significant breakthroughs in the research and development of graphene composite materials, expanding applications in functional coatings, corrosion resistance, and advanced lithium battery materials [3] - Notable advancements include the commercialization of graphene-based semiconductors and the development of 8-inch graphene wafer production technology [3] - The first clinical implantation of a graphene brain-machine interface has been successfully conducted in the UK, showcasing the potential of graphene in high-tech applications [3] Future Outlook - The next decade is anticipated to be a golden age for graphene applications, with expectations that graphene will enhance quality of life [4]