Thunder Bay, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 10, 2019) – ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (“ZEN” or the “Company“)
is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding
(“MOU”) with the University of British Columbia (UBC), Okanagan Campus,
School of Engineering, where ZEN will contribute a minimum of $300,000
over three years in support of graphene research and application
development. Under the MOU, UBC and ZEN will collaborate on
graphene-focused research projects relevant to applications of interest
to potential end-user partners.
The main initial objectives defined in the MOU are:
(a)
To formalize a collaborative research program utilizing expertise and
capabilities from both ZEN and UBC and, where applicable, utilizing
additional support and resources from government agencies such as the
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Mitacs and
the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program
(NRC-IRAP); and,
(b) To structure an initial three-year research
program with a committed minimum contribution by ZEN of $100,000 per
year in support of UBC-based research projects.
ZEN has already
supplied samples of its graphene and graphene oxide to UBC where it has
undergone preliminary testing in the following applications:
- In multiple battery technologies;
- As an additive in cement-based composites;
- As an additive to aluminum and aluminum alloys; and,
- As a diesel and jet fuel additive.
“UBC
has become a strong partner for ZEN over the last year bringing top
quality researchers from multiple fields and connecting us with
potential industrial partners. We wish to recognize the excellent
research contributions made to date by Prof. Lukas Bichler and his team,
and we look forward to formalizing our relationship with this
agreement,” commented Dr. Francis Dubé.
“The three-year project,
slated to begin this summer, challenges UBC engineering researchers to
develop the next generation of stronger and lighter composite materials.
The partnership with ZEN Graphene will allow for a transformational
approach to composite materials development utilizing the unique
properties of the Albany Graphite product. This will result in new
composite materials with performance characteristics long beyond the
reach of engineers and scientists using traditional material processing
techniques. Linking to R&D activities at UBC will in turn enable ZEN
to develop the Albany Graphite Deposit and get its graphene product to
market more rapidly with a clear focus on high-impact real-world
applications,” commented Dr. Bichler, associate professor of engineering
at UBC’s Okanagan campus and research supervisor.
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About ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd.
ZEN
Graphene Solutions Ltd. is an emerging graphene technology company with
a focus on development of the unique Albany Graphite Project. This
precursor graphene material provides the company with a competitive
advantage in the potential graphene market as independent labs in Japan,
UK, Israel, USA and Canada have demonstrated that ZEN’s Albany
Graphite/Naturally PureTM easily converts (exfoliates) to graphene,
using a variety of simple mechanical and chemical methods.
For further information:
Francis Dubé, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1 (289) 821-2820
Email: [email protected]
To find out more on ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd., please visit our website at www.ZENGraphene.com. A copy of this news release and all material documents in respect of the Company may be obtained on ZEN’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.ca.
