Haydale

Haydale has announced what it refers to as 'a potential breakthrough in the rapidly evolving carbon capture technology sector utilizing plasma functionalized graphene as an inherent component'.

Haydale has worked with Carbon Capture LLC ("CCL"), a newly established company based in Florida, to undertake a feasibility study to build and deliver an initial prototype device, leveraging Haydale's proprietary plasma functionalized graphene, to provide proof of concept that carbon dioxide can be removed from the atmosphere and stored for later release in a controlled environment. Initial indications within this feasibility study reportedly show Haydale's graphene may be capable of adsorbing carbon dioxide.

Specialist structural flooring manufacturers Staircraft have been testing the use of Haydale's graphene-based functional ink for application on their innovative chipboard flooring system. Significant investment has reportedly been made to get the new flooring system to adopt a heating solution that is cost effective and easy to install.

In a recent trial, Staircraft has reported very encouraging results and is now focused on continuing to collect definitive data before introducing the concept to their customer base. 

Haydale recently displayed, for the first time in public, its revolutionary new solution to automotive seat heating labelled the ‘Hot Seat’ at the NEC in Birmingham. Using the Company's patented process and unique materials, Haydale has developed an alternative to existing automotive seat heating technology.

This interesting graphene application is based on the production of a seat heater that is faster to heat, uses less energy and offers a green and eco-friendly alternative to the current solutions. Using the same technology in place for their Underfloor Heating range of products under development, Haydale has now adapted this to provide a novel application for heated seating.

UK-based graphene developer Haydale announced its interim financial results the first half of fiscal year 2024, that ended on December 2023. The company's revenues grew by 38% to £2.47 million, and its net loss reduced to £1.61 million (from £1.89 million in H1 FY23).

Haydale plans to continue with its cost savings plan, to further hone its operations, and the company says it continues to boost its key customer commercial progress on the functionalization powder element of its business.

Researchers at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) will collaborate with ProMake, a material science and diagnostic company, as part of Innovate UK's Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Scheme. The new project will investigate how graphene technology could be utilized to rapidly detect infection and act as the basis for new medical diagnostics.

ProMake has developed a novel device prototype, the 'BioPod', a hand-held point-of-care diagnostic containing the graphene lab-on-a-chip (LOC) electrode. The LOC uses functionalized graphene, a super-strong and thin material laced with specific receptors, to detect a wide range of pathogens. The aim is to use the BioPod in the same way as lateral flow tests (LFTs), to test for COVID-19 and other pathogens. However, unlike LFTs, which provide quick results but with less accuracy than tests processed in the lab, the BioPod's advanced technology has the potential to be more accurate and easier to interpret.

Haydale has announced that following a rigorous three stage screening process, it has been selected for Innovate UK's Scaleup Program.

The Scaleup Program is provided by Innovate UK EDGE, the innovation agency's national business growth and scaling service. The service, provided in the form of strategic support, advice and guidance is designed to empower ambitious innovation-focused SMEs in every sector and from seed to scaling stage, to grow and become successful through coaching and mentorship.

Haydale has announced the award of a SMART Flexible Innovation Support Grant ("SMART FIS") from the Welsh Government, to accelerate development of ultra-efficient, graphene infused heat transfer fluids.  This support will assist in the development and proof of concept of scientific innovations, in a commercial setting.

Hydratech, a division of Liquitherm Technologies Group and longtime manufacturer of aqueous-based heat transfer fluids, have been awarded a collaborative SMART FIS to work in partnership with Haydale on the project.

UK-based graphene developer Haydale announced that it has successfully completed £5 million funding round, selling new ordinary shares. The round included an opportunity to raise a further £1.0 million, which will close next week. 

Haydale recently executed a collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Technology Ventures, in an effort to accelerate commercialization of graphene-based formulations in various different industries. The company also announced a £350,000 three-stage project with Cadent to develop graphene ink-based low-power radiator heaters.

Haydale and PETRONAS Technology Ventures (PTVSB), the technology commercialization arm of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), have executed a collaboration agreement to functionalize graphene for product applications, in an effort to accelerate commercialization of graphene-based formulations in various different industries.

The agreement, which runs through to 31 December 2025, will see the parties exploring graphene for further commercial applications in battery cells, composites, coatings and thermal materials, among others. The collaboration will also cover knowledge sharing between the parties.