GRAPHENE ENHANCED COMPOSITES
A composite material is composed of two or more materials that when combined, provide superior properties to those of the individual constituents.
In this case we are referring to fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, which typically use glass, carbon, aramid or natural fibres in combination with polymer resins. PureGRAPH® graphene is generally mixed with the resin prior to combination with the textile reinforcement.
FRP Composites are typically used in place of metal structures and components where reduced weight is required, however, PureGRAPH® graphene composites have been shown to provide a significant step-up in performance of composite materials when compared with many other graphene products.
Features and benefits of using PureGRAPH® graphene additives in composites are as follows:
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Disperses well in resins
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Easy to use and good dispersion leads to high performance
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Increased mechanical strength
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Increased composite performance or potential for light-weighting with unchanged performance. Light-weighting of composites could lead to reduced fuel consumption, increased vehicle performance, reduced emissions and potential cost savings
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Increased flexural strength of laminates
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Potential for thinner and lighter weight composite panels and vandal-proof composite materials
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Improved water resistance
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Enhanced barrier properties for aquatic applications or where water penetration is an issue
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Increased electrical and thermal conductivity
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Improved static removal properties and enhanced thermal management characteristics
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Potential for improved safety in critical applications
• Self-extinguishing
• Efficient barrier to oxygen
• Suppression of toxic and flammable volatiles
• Alternative to harmful chemicals
• May be used as an additive in an existing FR formulation
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Simplified manufacture of composite components
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Reduction in localised curing issues
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If you are interested in developing graphene based composites with improved performance by utilising PureGRAPH® additives, please contact us.
PureGRAPH® GRAPHENE
ENHANCING THE PROPERTIES OF CUSTOMERS’ PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS ACROSS INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS WORLDWIDE
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