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at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 10th, 2019
In less than 18 months, Francis Dube and his team took over management of ZEN Graphene Solutions (ZEN:TSXV) and accelerated it from stuck in the mud to on the brink of commercializing graphene for real world applications. That’s right. ZEN believes it will begin selling small quantities but extremely high priced graphene to Q1 2020, including Graphene Quantum Dots that sell for outrageous $$ / gram … PER GRAM … let alone Kilograms.
How much? Watch the interview where you will also hear about the company’s new graphene R&D + small-scale graphene processing and production facility in Guelph, Ontario. Moreover, you’ll hear about the Company’s success in producing graphene oxide while reducing chemical consumption by up to 100X compared to current methods, as well as, reducing the price of production.
If you’ve been waiting years for graphene production to become a reality … who hasn’t … your wait looks like it’s about to come to end and the good times are about to begin.
Grab your favourite beverage, watch this powerful interview and then spread the word.
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at 9:49 AM on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
Received additional encouraging preliminary results from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan (UBC-O) which has used ZEN’s Graphene to enhance the performance of aluminum casting alloys
These potential applications could lead to patents and significant markets for the Company.
ZEN will continue to support UBC-O as per the 3 year Memorandum of Understanding signed in June
Thunder Bay, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – October 1, 2019) – ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (“ZEN” or the “Company“)
is pleased to announce additional research and development results
using a ZEN Graphene additive in a sintered aluminium metal composite
and ZEN Graphene in a corrosion-inhibiting coating.
The
Company very recently received additional encouraging preliminary
results from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan (UBC-O) which
has used ZEN’s Graphene to enhance the performance of aluminum casting
alloys. UBC-O has mixed small volumes of Graphene with an aluminum
powder which was then sintered in Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)
equipment. Preliminary results indicate that the Graphene resulted in a
significant increase in the electrical conductivity of the material with
a relatively small Graphene loading. Dr. Bichler commented: “Aluminum
with increased conductivity would have vast industrial applications.”
Test work will continue to optimize the Graphene loading to optimize the
electrical conductivity of the aluminum along with improvements in the
thermal and mechanical properties.
Additionally,
UBC-O reported encouraging preliminary results on the use of ZEN’s
Graphene in an epoxy corrosion-inhibiting coating for steel. UBC-O
tested four samples of steel: one uncoated, one coated with epoxy only,
one coated with an epoxy-graphite mixture, and one with an
epoxy-Graphene mixture. The four samples were then exposed to a
corrosive, highly saline solution for 10 days after which the level of
surface of corrosion was examined and quantified. The following
preliminary observations were reported by UBC-O:
Uncoated steel – 100% of surface corroded
Epoxy-coated steel – 67% of surface corroded
Epoxy-graphite mix coated surface – 93% of surface corroded
Epoxy-Graphene mix coated surface – only 3% of surface corroded
These
promising anti-corrosion results from the Epoxy-Graphene mix coated
surface will be followed up by additional test work to optimize the
Graphene loading in the epoxy resin to potentially develop an
anti-corrosion coating application.
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
easily converts (exfoliates) to graphene, using a variety of simple
mechanical and chemical methods.
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.
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at 9:32 AM on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
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
Understanding the properties and
dimensions of graphene is important for understanding novel ways in
which the extremely thin, potentially world-changing material can be
used.
A ‘wonder material’
Graphene has the highest known thermal and electrical conductivity of
any material and is tougher than steel while still being light,
flexible, and transparent. No wonder it is often called a ‘wonder
material.’
The material has a wide range of potentially world-changing uses.
These include being used as a filter for seawater, a barrier against
mosquito nets, and a comfortable solution to electrodes in prosthetic
devices.
Comparing graphene and graphite
In a new study, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, researchers asked two key questions: what is the true thickness of graphene, and to what extent is the material graphite?
To the surprise of the scientists, they found that 2D graphene, which
is a flat single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb
structure, has several similarities to the 3D graphite.
Graphene and graphite share a similar resistance to compression. The
thickness of graphene, meanwhile, was extrapolated by comparing it to
graphite.
If the thickness of a block of graphite 100 layers thick is measured,
that means that the thickness of a single graphene layer is equivalent
to the thickness of the graphene block divided by 100.
So, based on their calculations, the thickness of graphene is 0.34 nm, the researchers say.
2D or not 2D, that is the question
Dr. Yiwei Sun, the lead author of the study from Queen Mary
University of London, said: “Graphene owes its thickness to an array of
chemical bonds sticking out above and below the 2D plane of carbon
atoms. Hence graphene is really a 3D material, albeit with a very small
thickness.
“By applying conventional 3D theory, which has been used for around
400 years, to 2D materials such as graphene, which have been known for
15 years, we show that similar arguments apply to other so-called 2D
materials, such as boron nitride and molybdenum disulphide. In that
sense, 2D materials are actually all 3D.”
Graphene was discovered in 2004 by peeling off graphene flakes from
graphite using sticky tape. It is known by many as ‘the world’s first
two-dimensional material’, due to the fact that it is extremely thin and
is made of a sheet of atoms.
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at 8:37 AM on Monday, September 16th, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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at 11:17 AM on Friday, September 6th, 2019
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.
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
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at 10:23 AM on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
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.
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at 8:18 AM on Thursday, August 8th, 2019
April 25, 2019, ZEN announced that it had commenced work on the
environmental baseline studies to support the development of the Albany
Graphite Project directly related to graphite purification, graphene
production research, concrete additive research and large-scale
graphene-enhanced concrete testing on a quarterly reporting basis.
Received a $290,192.72 reimbursement payment for eligible expenses
Thunder Bay, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – August 8, 2019) – ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (“ZEN” or the “Company“)
(TSXV:ZEN) is pleased to provide an update on recent activities
including the $1,000,000 reimbursement grant for graphene-Infused
concrete applications research and progress on the environmental
baseline study fieldwork.
ZEN recently received a $290,192.72 reimbursement payment for the
eligible expenses during the quarter ended June 30th 2019. This payment
is the first installment of the reimbursement grant for graphene-infused
concrete applications research that was awarded to ZEN on May 8, 2019.
The grantor will reimburse up to a maximum of $1,000,000 spent by ZEN
on eligible expenses directly related to graphite purification, graphene
production research, concrete additive research and large-scale
graphene-enhanced concrete testing on a quarterly reporting basis.
Additionally, on April 25, 2019, ZEN announced that it had commenced
work on the environmental baseline studies to support the development of
the Albany Graphite Project. The environmental and social baseline
studies will provide important input into continued advancement of
project development plans. ERM Canada Ltd. (“ERM”) is leading the
desktop and fieldwork associated with the baseline studies on behalf of
ZEN. ERM and ZEN have been actively collaborating with Constance Lake
First Nation (“CLFN”) in order to maximize opportunities for involvement
and incorporation of traditional knowledge. Three field campaigns have
been conducted by ERM, CLFN, and ZEN so far in 2019 to collect data on
hydrology (river levels and flow rates), water quality, fish and fish
habitat, vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Two additional field
campaigns are planned in 2019 to collect seasonal hydrology and water
quality data. Samples have also been collected from existing drill core
and reject material to initiate geochemical studies. ERM will be
analyzing and interpreting all the data that is collected in 2019 and
will provide a final report documenting the activities and results at
the end of the year.
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.
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.com
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at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
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
ZEN – TSX:V
The number of electric car models on the European market is set to more than triple in the next three years
European Union will jump from around 60 models available at end-2018 to a total of 214 battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fuel cell (FCEV) models in 2021
Production of EVs in Europe is set to surge six-fold between 2019 and 2025, reaching more than 4 million cars and vans
The
next two years are likely to be the tipping point for electric vehicles
(EVs) going mainstream in Europe, as the number of electric car models
on the European market is set to more than triple in the next three
years, Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s leading clean
transport campaign group, says in a new analysis.
According
to T&E, which analyzed the upcoming offerings using data from
authoritative industry source IHS Markit, the number of EV models made
across the European Union (EU) will jump from around 60 models available
at end-2018 to a total of 214 battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid
(PHEV), and fuel cell (FCEV) models in 2021, and further up to 333
models in 2025.
“Until
recently, the EV market was limited to a niche of early adopters but
tomorrow’s landscape will be very different as EVs enter a new phase and
near the mass market,†the report from T&E says.
Based
on IHS Markit’s light vehicle production forecast data and in-house
T&E analysis, the production of EVs in Europe is set to surge
six-fold between 2019 and 2025, reaching more than 4 million cars and
vans. This production volume would account more than a fifth of the EU
car production volumes.
EV
manufacturing will be replacing diesel-fueled car making across Europe,
with the largest production sites in western Europe—Germany, France,
Spain, and Italy, T&E’s analysis shows. In central and eastern
Europe, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary are also expected to
be significant EV production centers.
EV
production volumes forecasts for the UK are currently highly uncertain
because electric car manufacturing growth could easily be reversed in a
no-deal Brexit scenario, according to the analysis.
All
major European carmakers, including Germany’s Volkswagen, BMW, and
Daimler, France’s PSA, and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance are
expected to roll out a number of EVs in Europe. Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and
Tesla will also offer new models in Europe by 2025, the report showed. Related: Gloomy Investor Sentiment Darkens Outlook For Oil & Gas
“Thanks
to the EU car CO2 standards, Europe is about to see a wave of new,
longer range, and more affordable electric cars hit the market. That is
good news but the job is not yet done. We need governments to help roll
out EV charging at home and at work, and we need changes to car taxation
to make electric cars even more attractive than polluting diesels,
petrols or poor plug-in hybrid vehicles,†Lucien Mathieu, transport and
e-mobility analyst at T&E, said.
“This
is a pivotal moment for Europe’s automotive industry,†Mathieu added,
noting that carmakers are investing a combined US$163 billion (145
billion euro) in electrification, and “battery making is finally coming
to Europe.â€
“We
need to send a clear signal to industry that there is no way back, and
agree a phase-out of petrol and diesel car sales in cities, at national
and EU level. The age of the combustion engine is coming to an end,â€
Mathieu concluded.
Sales of EVs in Europe are growing, and the undisputed leader in terms of market penetration is Norway, which is not a member of the EU.
For the first time ever, EV sales in Norway in March outstripped sales
of gasoline and diesel cars combined, confirming the Nordic country’s
undisputed global leadership in EV market share. The nearly 60-percent
record EV market share in March was driven by two key factors—Norway’s
consistent government policies in incentivizing purchases of
zero-emission cars and a record number of Tesla Model 3 deliveries in
March.
Norway may have a population of just 5.3 million people, but it is an important market for all EV makers, especially for Tesla. This importance is also recognized by Elon Musk who retweeted with heart emoticons Norway’s sales numbers for March.
In
the United States, the absolute number of EV sales is still tiny
compared to the overall market. Yet new registrations of fully EVs in
the United States hit a record 208,000 cars in 2018, more than double the new registrations in 2017, IHS Markit said in an analysis earlier this year.
The EV market will grow in the United States and in the world, the analysis says,
but adds that one thing is clear: “the internal combustion engine is
not going away any time soon, with IHS Markit forecasters anticipating
them to continue to dominate the global market until past 2030.â€
SOURCE: By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Electric-Vehicle-Sales-Are-Exploding-In-Europe.html
Posted by AGORACOM
at 9:47 AM on Friday, July 19th, 2019
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
ZEN – TSX:V
A new paper on the potential of graphene within the aerospace
industry has been launched by Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and
National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester in the
UK.
Jointly prepared by ATI and NGI, the INSIGHT paper features a sector
perspective on the benefits of working with graphene and its potential
market opportunities available to aerospace companies based in the UK.
Various consultations were carried out with stakeholders before the paper was produced.
Graphene is a two-dimensional material that has the potential to improve aircraft performance, cost, and fuel efficiency. It was isolated from graphite for the first time in 2004.  “According to the paper, aircraft safety and performance could be significantly enhanced by including atom-thin graphene in the materials used to manufacture aircraft.â€
According to the paper, aircraft safety and performance could be
significantly enhanced by including atom-thin graphene in the materials
used to manufacture aircraft.Use of graphene is also expected to reduce the weight of the material, contributing to improved aircraft fuel efficiency.
ATI Technology for Manufacturing, Materials and Structures head Mark
Summers said: “The UK has pioneered the research and development of
graphene. The material has the potential to bring exciting applications
and efficiencies into the sector.
“Although its exploitation into the aerospace sector is still in its
infancy, it is anticipated that the scope of potential applications will
continue to expand.
“We will seek to accelerate the maturation of graphene technology
opportunities through our R&T programme, in a bid for the UK to
remain ahead of the challenge and continue leading on the research and
exploitation of the material in aerospace.â€
Both ATI and NGI expect to continue collaboration on accelerating the
technology development for graphene applications in the UK aerospace
sector.
Posted by AGORACOM
at 11:26 AM on Monday, July 15th, 2019
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
ZEN: TSX-V
The new facility falls in line with the UK’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
New facility perfectly coincides with the UK government’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050
If you did not know already, Hyperdrive Innovation just opened the UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility. Home to Hyperdrive Innovation, the battery maker has invested a little over £7m into the new facility since 2014.
The new facility perfectly coincides with the UK government’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and even aligns with Jaguar Land Rover’s new reinvestment into electric vehicle production into the United Kingdom.
The UK’s Electric Trend
For the uninitiated, the UK government recently passed legislation that will commit the UK to net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. This moment was historic as it is the first G7 country to do so.
