Graphmatech launches graphene composites to enhance hydrogen storage
Swedish startup Graphmatech has launched its AROS Polyamide-Graphene composites, which are reported to reduce hydrogen leakage by 83% compared to traditional commercial storage solutions. The graphene-enhanced material will be dedicated to hydrogen storage and transport applications. Graphmatech expects the solution to be implemented in approximately 1,000 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and 500 heavy commercial vehicles by 2027.
The composite combines polyamide grades with graphene, “effectively blocking hydrogen from escaping while also making the plastic stronger”. Additionally, Graphmatech secured SEK 10 million (almost USD$949,000) from the Swedish Energy Agency to support the development and deployment of a modular mobile pilot-scale extrusion line for its polymer graphene materials designed for hydrogen applications.