Nuonano Ltd

Nuonano Ltd is a UK advanced materials company based at Southampton Science Park, specialising in scalable graphene production, functional formulations and graphene-enabled products. Founded and led by Dr Mehrdad Alibouri, Nuonano combines materials science with practical manufacturing expertise to translate graphene’s properties into commercially viable solutions.

Our core expertise spans graphene production through our SUPEX and ELEX technologies, dispersion and formulation, conductive coatings, process development and application testing. Our technology portfolio includes patent applications and proprietary know-how, and our development work has received Innovate UK support. We operate pilot-scale graphene production and in-house facilities for formulation, coating and electrical characterisation, complemented by university and industrial collaborations.

A key focus is our development of thin, flexible, silver-free graphene heating mats for underfloor heating and agricultural applications. Operating at low DC voltage, including 48 V, these mats provide heating across a large surface area and can be integrated into floors and other suitable surfaces. Our expertise covers the complete development chain, from graphene production and conductive ink formulation to coating, electrical connections and protective lamination.

Our heating technology supports the electrification of heat and the transition towards net zero by enabling alternatives to fossil-fuel heating, particularly when powered by renewable electricity. The mats are designed for rapid thermal response and precise, localised temperature control, offering the potential to reduce unnecessary heating and energy consumption through targeted operation and effective zoning.

The system can be integrated with smart controls, sensors and AI-based energy management to adjust heating according to occupancy, temperature, weather forecasts and renewable energy availability. These capabilities can help match heat delivery to actual demand, improve comfort and optimise operating costs. Energy savings will depend on the application, installation, control strategy and building or growing environment.

Our silver-free design and compatibility with scalable coating processes aim to deliver low capital and installation costs. The heating mats have no moving parts and are designed for maintenance-free operation, while their thin, lightweight construction offers flexibility for installation in both new and existing settings.

Nuonano has progressed from laboratory prototypes to industrial coating trials, including a 150-metre continuous coating trial. Our current priorities include manufacturing consistency, demonstration in representative environments, durability testing and relevant certification, supporting the transition towards commercial production.

Beyond heating, Nuonano is developing opportunities for graphene in conductive coatings, energy storage additives and other advanced material applications. Our value proposition combines scalable graphene supply, application-specific formulation and manufacturing expertise to deliver affordable, practical solutions for industry.