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Thunder Bay, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 16, 2019) – ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (“ZEN” or the “Company“)  is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Chemisar Laboratories Inc. (“Chemisar”) to provide various consulting services which will include the use of 2,300 square feet of office and laboratory space in Guelph, Ontario commencing on October 1, 2019. This office will become the company’s new graphene research and development centre which will include a small-scale graphene processing and production facility. Additional space is available in the building which will allow ZEN to grow as needed.

The new office and lab spaces are situated 66 km from Toronto Pearson International Airport and is centrally located to Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, London and multiple university partners. The office space is part of a larger 5,500 square foot well-equipped stand-alone technology centre which is situated on 1.15 acres. ZEN has access to a 2,000 square foot wet laboratory which has fume hoods, laboratory equipment and a large inventory of specialized glassware as well as other laboratory consumables plus a large inventory of chemical reagents. In the coming months, ZEN is aiming to setup small-scale graphite purification and graphene-related production facilities including Graphene Quantum Dots (GQD’s) and Graphene Oxide (GO). These products will be available for research and development, application development and for commercial use.

Dr. Francis Dubé commented: “This facility represents the next phase of development and scale up of our company. We now have the ability to actively collaborate with our research partners as we move toward commercial scale production. This will also allow ZEN to offer the highest value products for sale such as GQDs and GO as granted by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines bulk sample permit.”

About Chemisar Laboratories Inc.

Chemisar and its related companies, Guelph Chemical Laboratories and Maxima Laboratories were founded by Dr. Raj N. Pandey. The main areas of research were in the Energy and Environmental fields while offering analytical laboratory services to both private enterprises and government agencies since 1978. The companies have been granted 30 various patents from their research. They also have significant experience with NRCAN, NRC, International Trade, the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy along with the Government and various businesses in India.

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.

SPONSOR: ZEN Graphene Solutions: An emerging advanced materials and graphene development company with a focus on new solutions using pure graphene and other two-dimensional materials. Our competitive advantage relies on the unique qualities of our multi-decade supply of precursor materials in the Albany Graphite Deposit. Independent labs in Japan, UK, Israel, USA and Canada confirm this. Click here for more information

• Metal-air batteries provide a sustainable and efficient solution to large scale adoption of electric vehicles

Graphene consists of a single layer of carbon atoms and yet is stronger than steel, possess exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity and is versatile, customizable, and has extraordinary uses that it can be put to. Since graphene came into limelight a decade ago it has faced major roadblocks in its large scale commercialization.

How Graphene Works in Metal  Aid Batteries?

The electric revolution that we see today is largely due to significant advancements in lithium ion battery technology however large scale adoption has multiple bottlenecks such as limited energy density, concentration of lithium ores in certain locations and hazardous waste created during disposal of batteries. Metal air batteries provide a sustainable and efficient solution to large scale adoption of electric vehicles. The metal air batteries use a metal as anode, air (oxygen) as cathode and water as an electrolyte. A graphene rod is used in the air cathode of the batteries. Since Oxygen has to be used as the cathode, the cathode material has to be porous to let the air pass, a property in which graphene excels. The graphene used in the electrode is able to increase the battery efficiency by five times at one-third the cost.

What is the Use of Graphene in Oil Sorbent Pads?

Oil sorbent pad LSP20 uses graphene as an absorbing material; the porous structure of graphene is responsible for the high absorbance capacity of the pad. The pad is extremely light weight and has very high absorbance thus making it a cost effective and sustainable solution for oil spill industry.  

According to the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report released by the Niti Aayog in 2018, 21 major cities are racing to reach zero groundwater levels by 2020, affecting access for 100 million people. However this acute water crisis is for fresh water reserves whereas water as a resource is abundantly available in the form of sea water, current desalination methods are extremely inefficient and consume large amounts of fossil fuels.

Among graphene’s host of remarkable properties, its hydrophobia is probably one of the traits most useful for water treatment. Graphene naturally repels water, but when narrow pores are made in it, rapid water permeation is allowed. This sparked ideas regarding the use of graphene for water filtration and desalination, especially once the technology for making these micro-pores has been achieved. Graphene sheets (perforated with miniature holes) are studied as a method of water filtration, because they are able to let water molecules pass but block the passage of contaminants and substances. Graphene’s small weight and size can contribute to making a lightweight, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly generation of water filters and desalinators.

The future of Graphene 

However, 12 percent of India’s population is already living the ‘Day Zero’ scenario, thanks to excessive groundwater pumping, an inefficient and wasteful water management system and years of deficient rains. The CWMI report also states that by 2030, the country’s water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual six per cent loss in the country’s GDP.

Air filtration is another major sector where properties of graphene can result in developing efficient and effective products. The current technologies in air purification use adsorption and filtration, however when the adsorbent material reaches saturation limit it must be replaced. Graphene nano composites offer excellent adsorption and filtration properties thus making an effective air filter.

Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/339158

SPONSOR: ZEN Graphene Solutions: An emerging advanced materials and graphene development company with a focus on new solutions using pure graphene and other two-dimensional materials. Our competitive advantage relies on the unique qualities of our multi-decade supply of precursor materials in the Albany Graphite Deposit. Independent labs in Japan, UK, Israel, USA and Canada confirm this. Click here for more information

SPONSOR: ZEN Graphene Solutions: An emerging advanced materials and graphene development company with a focus on new solutions using pure graphene and other two-dimensional materials. Our competitive advantage relies on the unique qualities of our multi-decade supply of precursor materials in the Albany Graphite Deposit. Independent labs in Japan, UK, Israel, USA and Canada confirm this. Click here for more information

• Increasing demand for lightweight, versatile and renewable products with lengthy lifespan are a few variables driving worldwide graphene market growth.

Nanotechnology demand in the electronic products sector also pumps graphene market growth. The global energy market is shifting towards clean energy sources, which in turn drives demand for products with greater effectiveness.

Products like solar panels can improve battery efficiency by using graphene, another driving factor for the worldwide graphene industry. Other types of graphene such as graphene oxide (GO) are one of the types of graphene that drive graphene market growth in areas such as North America as applied to electronic instruments, catalytic oxidation, biotechnology, and others.

Due to its flammable nature, graphene needs unique processing, regulatory compliance for flammable goods are few other considerations restricting graphene production. Because of its diverse spectrum of characteristics, product innovations as well as new applications findings of graphene by significant producers in electronics sectors are performed. Lack of mass production and high-priced machinery, however, are few considerations that restrain worldwide graphene development.

Increasing investment in brand research and development will drive worldwide graphene market growth throughout the prediction time frame. A two-dimensional transparent carbon allotrope discovered in 2004. The item resistance surpasses steel almost 200 times and is a very useful heat and electricity conductor. Product-related characteristics such as outstanding thermal resistance, elevated electron motion and permeability have led in increased use in many apps such as consumer electronics, supercapacitors, RFID equipment, composites, detectors, coatings, conductive inks, etc. Product-based research journals rose to over 9,000 in 2013, from just over 125 in 2005. It will boost business development as growing sector study operations will lead to multiple fresh consumer apps.

Due to its distinctive features and broad variety of applications, R&D expenditure on the industry has risen considerably. The European Commission invested around $1.4 billion in the Graphene Flagship initiative to increase market growth, resulting in consumer development and fresh apps. Private businesses from multiple sectors including specialty chemicals, consumer electronics, steel and energy also invest in research and development operations to preserve their competitive market benefit. American and Chinese entities have over 1,750 and 200 patents respectively on product and its various uses. These developments have led in fresh consumer apps like graphene-based transistors, detectors, conductive movie, etc. and will drive consumer demand throughout the time frame prediction.

High material-related manufacturing costs may hinder worldwide market growth in the future. Product marketing is hampered by costly and complicated manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, standard manufacturing procedures have negative economic and health impacts, which could hinder item supply throughout the prediction time frame as it could lead to better alternatives in the future.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to experience the highest demand development over the forecast period. Booming electronics was a significant factor driving regional product supply. Increasing investment in renewable energy generation is also anticipated to increase demand in the future. China is anticipated to emerge as a successful economy over the forecast period, given favourable public assistance for manufacturing sector investment. China’s state has placed forward powerful measures to promote research and growth. The state has created a domestic graphene park, which contributes to the region’s quantity of material manufacturing.

According to Acumen Research and Consulting, the global graphene market is estimated to grow at CAGR above 38.2% over the forecast time frame and reach the market value around US$ 552.6 million by 2026.

Key Players & Strategies

The worldwide graphene industry is semi-consolidated among the top few. With ongoing and active research and graphene growth for fresh and developing apps, many fresh competitors are entering the industry, leading to a divided industry among tiny but powerful competitors. Some vital players in the graphene market include Global Graphene Group, XG Sciences Inc., Sixth Element (Changzhou) Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo Morsh Technology, and Perpetuus Advanced Materials, among others.

SOURCE:https://www.scitecheuropa.eu/demand-for-the-renewable-driving-the-graphene-market/96644/