GraphCore 01 is a groundbreaking family of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) designed for dispersion in a wide range of applications. Benefits include enhanced mechanical features, improved barrier properties, chemical resistance, UV resistance, thermal properties, and overall process improvement. These products are manufactured using our patented liquid phase exfoliation process.
Manufactured using twin-screw extrusion, these Graphene Enhanced Masterbatches are available across a wide range of polymers including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polypropylene (PP), polyamide 6 (PA6), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyamide 66 (PA66) for adoption (use) in automotive, packaging, fibre, footwear and general industrial applications. The GEMS have been used in injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion methodologies.
Properties of GraphCore™ 01 GEM
Graphene-enhanced polymers using GraphCore™ 01 GNP deliver benefits such as improved barrier properties, chemical resistance, UV resistance, thermal properties, and overall process improvement.
Lightweighting
>20% weight reduction in TPU with ~1% loading.
Impact Resistance
Increased impact resistance of 20% with 0.2% loading demonstrated.
Tensile Strength
Tensile strength and modulus improved by >30% with 0.2% loaded PP.
Barrier Properties
40% reduction shown in water vapour transmission with 1% loading in PLA.
Sustainable Solutions
Solutions delivery in PLA, recycled PET, HDPE and ocean-recovered PET.