First Graphene has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Sixth Element (Changzhou) Material Technology to accelerate the commercialization of its PureGRAPH® CEM cement additive in China. The agreement positions Sixth Element as First Graphene’s key distribution partner in the Chinese cement and concrete market, one of the largest and most carbon‑intensive construction sectors globally.
Under the MoU, Sixth Element will distribute PureGRAPH® CEM across China, with exclusivity linked to the achievement of defined annual sales targets. The structure is designed to scale quickly: once 200 tonnes of PureGRAPH® CEM have been sold in China, the parties intend to negotiate either a joint venture or licensing agreement to manufacture the additive locally at a dedicated facility.
PureGRAPH® CEM is a graphene-based cement additive developed to improve mechanical performance and durability in cement and concrete formulations, while contributing to emissions reductions by enabling lower clinker content or extended service life. By combining First Graphene’s materials technology with Sixth Element’s established presence in China’s graphene and industrial materials market, the MoU creates a pathway to large-scale deployment of graphene additives into the cement sector, with the potential to expand distribution beyond China in later phases.
