Graphene has very high surface area per unit weight
Possesses high electron mobility
Remarkable bactericidal activity
200x stronger than steel
Retains elasticity and flexibility despite strength
Graphene’s remarkable properties allow it to be applied to a broad range of raw materials
Not all graphene is the same - graphene must be “functionalised” for specific purposes
Good affinity with non-polar systems
How Graphene is made
There is a variety of ways of making graphene, utilising different feedstocks.
Graphite – Various methods of graphite exfoliation isolate single to few layers of graphene. The properties of graphene obtained from this method is variable both in its physical form and associated applications.
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) – Utilised for graphene manufacture of high purity, where performance requirements are high.
Biomass – Graphene and graphene like materials can be sourced from a variety of biomass sources via pyrolysis.
You don't need much of it!
Positive impacts of graphene can be realised with addition rates as low as 0.1% by weight.
It's more conductive than graphite
Graphene is much more conductive than graphite due to the availability of electrons to carry charge.
It's super strong!
Addition of graphene increases strength, flexibility and elasticity.
It's a superconductor
Addition of graphene to something increases heat and electrical conduction.
Fun Fact:
The surface area from one gram of graphene is enough to cover roughly 3 basketball courts.
Sparc’s Unique Graphene Position
Experts in the characterisation of Graphene
Graphene has been touted as a super material since it was first discovered almost 20 years ago. Until now the missing link has been an effective and affordable way to apply its incredible properties in a commercial setting.
Closing this gap has been the focus behind Sparc Technologies. Our unrivalled graphene expertise has been successfully applied to creating a range of commercially viable Graphene Based Additives.
Take the worry out of understanding how to integrate graphene into your product suite and partner with us in delivering industry leading solutions.
The Sparc Advantage
Our industry-leading team of global protective & marine coatings experts have developed technology solutions that uncomplicate the process of adding graphene to your products.
We are not a raw material supplier, we’re experts in the screening and selection, formulation and processing of graphene. We provide commercially viable technology solutions that make graphene work for you and your products.
Sparc Technologies has limited partnership opportunities available for organisations wishing to unlock the transformational properties of graphene in their protective and marine coatings range.
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