Research on scalable graphene faces a reproducibility gap

More than a decade after the first demonstration of large-scale graphene synthesis by chemical vapor deposition, the commercialization of graphene products is limited not only by price, but also by consistency, reproducibility, and predictability. Here, the author discusses the reproducibility issues in the field and proposes possible solutions to improve the reliability of published results. Science progress relies heavily on reproducibility and intersubjectivity. In science, intersubjectivity is when knowledge is communicated clearly between individuals and independently verified. It is the shared agreement and understanding of methods, results, and interpretations of scientific research that enables knowledge to be reviewed, revised, and established. Here, I focus on the reproducibility issues pertaining to the relatively young area of large-scale graphene synthesis and applications, proposing possible solutions to improve the reliability of published results and accelerate their commercialisation.