Interim report on contribution to Flagship roadmapping and standardization activities (D7.5)

Deliverable D7.5 documents the ARMS project's interim contributions to the Graphene Flagship’s roadmapping and standardization activities under Task 7.4.b of work package 7 (WP7). The aim is to support the coordinated development of the Technology and Innovation Roadmap (TIR) and to align ARMS’s outputs with evolving international standards for graphene and related materials (GRMs), especially in the context of sustainable energy storage applications.
In the reporting period, ARMS designated key representatives to coordinate its engagement in these activities: a roadmap officer (Dr. Andrew Cook), and a standardisation liaison (Dr. Jinhua Sun). These individuals ensured ARMS’s active involvement in working groups, consultations, and cross-project initiatives led by GrapheneEU CSA (coordination and supporting actions) and the wider Graphene Flagship (GF) community.
On roadmapping, ARMS has contributed to the GF’s Innovation Interface Investigation methodology through stakeholder mapping, SWOT analysis, and participation in structured workshops. Project results have been positioned along the value chain, linking materials development (e.g. wood-based activated carbon, ALD), device fabrication (flexible and structural supercapacitors), and systems integration (low-power sensors, drone structures). These contributions were integrated into the ongoing roadmap development process, which will culminate in late 2025. The roadmap officer has helped ensure that ARMS’s emerging use-cases, particularly in lightweight, sustainable energy storage, are reflected in the broader strategic planning.
On standardization, ARMS has engaged in technical discussions and workshops organized under GrapheneEU WP4 and by ISO/IEC committees (e.g. TC 229, TC 113). Key focus areas include terminology harmonization, characterization protocols, and material classification relevant to printed supercapacitors (SCs). The project has aligned its internal practices with standards such as ISO/TS 21356 and IEC 62607, and is adopting the Graphene Classification Framework (GCF) for consistent data reporting. Participation in interlaboratory comparisons and standardization training sessions further strengthened ARMS’s contributions to measurement reliability and reproducibility.
All deliverable objectives have been achieved on schedule, with no deviations in scope or timeline. Although the technology remains at a relatively early development stage (M24), the contributions made are appropriate and impactful, setting the stage for deeper integration into the final roadmap and standards landscape. The project will continue its active engagement in both areas through workshops, bilateral contributions, and technical template submissions, ensuring that ARMS remains aligned with EU strategic goals for GRM innovation and industrialization.