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First Graphene to test PureGRAPH in natural rubber

First Graphene (FGR) has reported on the initiation of a research program to test the introduction of its PureGRAPH graphene powder into natural rubber products.

The company has previously reported great success in introducing PureGRAPH into a range of polymers and other materials. These include polyurethane, thermoplastics, and glass composites. Now, First Graphene has set its sights on improving the performance of a range of natural rubber product lines.

Read the full story Posted: Apr 09,2020

First Graphene updated on VFD work

First Graphene (FGR) has provided an update of the work on the Vortex Fluidic Device (VFD) technology. First Graphene and its subsidiary 2D Fluidics are developing a more benign processing route using the Vortex Fluidic device for oxidized graphene and recently successfully transferred the technology to First Graphene’s laboratories at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre in Manchester.

Work has been underway on the Vortex Fluidic device at First Graphene’s Manchester facilities, with the technology undergoing further development and optimization to identify, understand and resolve future upscaling issues.

Read the full story Posted: Jan 26,2020

First Graphene and Manchester University enter agreement to develop graphene-based energy storage materials

First Graphene has signed an exclusive agreement with the UK’s University of Manchester, with the duo to collaborate on the development of energy storage materials including a new class of high-performance capacitors made from a graphene-hybrid.

This latest agreement expands on the duo’s formerly-established collaboration, with both organizations to make metal oxide decorated graphene materials, which have very high gravimetric capacitance of up to 500 Farads/g. Manchester University’s previous research has revealed high capacitance materials up to 500 Farads/g are possible and outperform existing materials.

Read the full story Posted: Sep 23,2019

First Graphene wins major production order for mining wear linings

First Graphene recently signed a new agreement with newGen for the supply of three tonnes of its PureGRAPH products. These will be used by newGen for the manufacture of wear linings used in bucket wheels, pipe spools and conveyor applications in the mining industry. This continues the two Companies' cooperation in the field of graphene-enhanced products (primarily polyurethane liners) for the mining services industry.

Blending PureGRAPH graphene in powder form with existing elastomers reportedly provides considerable mechanical improvements to the material, including enhanced tensile and tear strength, plus far greater abrasion resistance. This extends the life of wear liners, significantly reducing downtime and cost for mining and quarrying operators.

Read the full story Posted: Sep 04,2019

First graphene updates on positive test results and starts shipping its PureGRAPH product

First Graphene (FGR) recently announced that is now shipping its PureGRAPH product, having received formal approvals from both NICNAS and REACH earlier in 2019. Product sales have been shipped from the Henderson facility to clients in Ireland, the UK and Germany for product development programmes.

In addition, FGR stated that research work undertaken by a number of institutions has identified that the addition of graphene to polyurethane elastomers provides very useful fire retardancy qualities. This is in addition to other well-known benefits that come with the addition of graphene. Most of this work is understood to be at bench scale in laboratories.

Read the full story Posted: Jul 17,2019

First Graphene completes placement to raise USD$2.5 Million

First Graphene has announced the completion of a placement to raise $3.5 million AUD (around $2.5 Million USD).

The raised funds will be used for general working capital purposes and to advance the Company’s facility at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre at the University of Manchester. Additionally, an increasing effort will be made to expand the sales and marketing functions of the Company.

Read the full story Posted: Apr 04,2019

First Graphene receives R&D refund

First Graphene has received a Research and Development refund of over $680,000 AUD (around $480,000 USD). The refund will supplement the Company’s working capital as it advances its graphene commercialization strategies.

The company was recently incorporated in the UK and is a Tier 1 partner at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), Manchester, UK.

Read the full story Posted: Mar 28,2019

First Graphene and Steel Blue to develop graphene-enhanced safety boots

First Graphene has announced a project with Steel Blue to develop graphene-enhanced safety boot components. Steel Blue is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of safety work boots.

First Graphene and Steel Blue have begun jointly working on incorporating graphene into existing and new materials of Steel Blue footwear to enhance performance and provide wearers with the latest in advanced materials benefits in safety foot wear.

Read the full story Posted: Feb 04,2019