Graphene Coating: introduction and market status - Page 2

BeDimensional has launched an innovative graphene paint capable of generating heat through electrical power, creating a thin, easy-to-use radiant heating
system without mechanical components. 

The paint's performance has been certified by a team of professors from the University of Genoa, involved through its spin-off BuildTech, following the conclusion of a development started in 2023. The study involved numerous technical tests and simulations that demonstrated its high thermal conductivity, easy installation, and most importantly, significant energy consumption reduction: up to 40%, on average, compared to traditional electric radiators, competitive with heat pumps, and improved in relation to installation and maintenance costs.

Researchers at the University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute, in collaboration with medical technology company T. J. Smith and Nephew Limited, have developed a new type of antimicrobial coating that could improve hygiene across healthcare, consumer, and industrial products. 

Silver has long been used to fight bacteria, particularly in wound care, because of its ability to release ions that damage bacterial cells. But current approaches suffer from several downsides: silver can be released too quickly or unevenly, it may damage surrounding healthy tissue, and it's often used in quantities that aren’t sustainable. The team tackled these issues by designing a graphene oxide-based membrane that can release silver ions slowly and precisely over time. The key lies in the structure of the membrane itself, its nanoscale channels act like filters, regulating how much silver is released.

ZNShine Solar, a photovoltaic module manufacturer, presented the main highlights of its portfolio at the Intersolar South America event: graphene-coated modules, BIPV technologies and smart energy – storage plus inverter – for all types of installation.

Photo credit: ZNShine

According to Derek Wang, Sales Director at ZNShine Solar, the company's flagship product is its modules. He points out that all of the manufacturer's panel lines are equipped with several advanced technologies, such as half cell, multi busbar, high-density encapsulation and exclusive and patented graphene coating technology on the panels. 

Premier Graphene, formerly Premier Biomedical, has announced, along with its affiliate HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, and Nevada Ballistic Armor Corp., its launch of a multinational joint venture producing highly protective body armor for military.

As part of this collaboration, Premier and HGI Industrial Technologies delivered armored plates for final testing to a Latin American country. The armored plates have already yielded promising results in controlled laboratory environments within the United States. These plates achieved NIJ certification, evidencing compliance with rigorous ballistic standards. Replication of such testing will be performed by such Latin American country’s military in the coming weeks.

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced that it will invest AU$900,000 (around US$578,400) ahead of commissioning a planned 10 tonne per annum graphene plant, supported by a recent capital raise. According to a statement from GMG, the board’s approval for the investment will support early works for the expected plant, to be built at the company’s existing gas-to-graphene production site at Richlands, Brisbane.

The early works expenditure was “largely included” in the proposed use of proceeds for the aforementioned financing. At the time it also said net proceeds would cover R&D on its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery, sales efforts, working capital, and preparations to list on “a major United States exchange”.

Sparc Technologies, which recently announced successful initial inspection results for its ecosparc-enhanced anti-corrosion coating in a field trial at Streaky Bay Jetty, South Australia, has announced firm commitments to raise AUD$2.2 million (around US$1,408,000) through a share placement, with a further share purchase plan expected to raise another AUD$500,000.

In a statement, Sparc said the placement was “strongly supported by existing and new investors”. The funding will support commercialization of the company’s ecosparc coating product, support for its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture, ongoing R&D and general working capital.

Sparc Technologies has announced successful initial inspection results for its ecosparc-enhanced anti-corrosion coating in a field trial at Streaky Bay Jetty, South Australia. According to the recent announcement, the graphene-based additive showed no signs of degradation or early failure mechanisms during the critical initial trial phase, matching the performance of the commercial benchmark coating it was compared against.

Trial inspection photos showing coatings performing well at the Streaky Bay Jetty, South Australia. Image credit: Sparc Technologies

The field trial, conducted with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport, applied both the ecosparc enhanced and unmodified coatings to equivalent steel piles in July 2024 under identical conditions.

Zentek has announced the completion of the Innovative Solutions Canada - Testing Stream contract for ZenARMOR™ nano-pigment in military grade, chromate-free corrosion protection aerospace paint systems, and a new collaboration with Jazeera Paints Company for continued product development and testing.

ZenARMOR™ was evaluated in commercial non-chromate aviation paint systems developed by PPG and Akzo Nobel. Three rounds of corrosion testing were completed from September 2023 to July 2024 and testing followed ASTM B117 (salt spray) and ASTM D5894 (cyclical corrosion) standards. The tests were reportedly successful in demonstrating the effectiveness of ZenARMOR™ nano-pigments in inhibiting corrosion of the aluminum alloy AA2024-T3.

HydroGraph Clean Power has announced new testing results demonstrating the performance benefits of its Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) as an additive in polyurethane (PU) coatings. Conducted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in Manchester, England, the study validates how HydroGraph’s graphene improves mechanical durability, UV resistance, and anti-corrosion properties – key factors in extending the lifespan of protective coatings used in harsh environments.

“By incorporating our Fractal Graphene™ into commercial coatings, we are enabling a step-change in performance,” said Kjirstin Breure, CEO, HydroGraph. “These results confirm that even at ultra-low dosages, our graphene improves coatings’ durability, reducing maintenance needs and offering a compelling value proposition for industries requiring long-lasting protection.”

Versarien has announced, further to the previously announced manufacturing license agreement, know-how license and technical assistance agreement entered into with Montana Química, that it has now signed a two-year supply agreement to provide some of the Company's proprietary graphene and related material dispersions and formulations (Graphinks™) to Montana (the "Supply Agreement").

Montana is a Brazilian headquartered multinational business focused on the production and sale of paints, wood preservatives and other wood finishing products including paints, stains and varnishes.  Versarien understands it is Montana's intention to utilize the Company's Graphinks™ in application areas such as construction, composites, coatings and lubricants.