Levidian, a UK-based advanced materials company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with J.O., a global carbon nanotube (CNT) mass production company, for graphene research, development, and production.
Through this agreement, J.O. will expand its graphene business based on its CNT mass production technology, marking a full-scale entry into the next-generation advanced materials market. Levidian possesses modular LOOP technology that simultaneously produces graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and clean hydrogen by decomposing methane. This technology uses no catalysts or water, operates under low-temperature and low-pressure conditions, and produces graphene using a bottom-up synthesis method using methane as a raw material, ensuring consistent quality.
Through this agreement, J.O. will pursue commercial GNP production and the establishment of an integrated clean hydrogen production system. The GNP produced can be used as an additive in various industries, including batteries, aerospace, thermoplastics, paints, and construction materials.
Furthermore, J.O. plans to design and manufacture the equipment domestically, thereby securing both technological independence and cost competitiveness.
J.O. Vice President, Kang Yo-seop, stated, "Building on our experience in mass-producing CNTs, we have entered the commercialization of graphene. With facilities capable of simultaneously producing graphene and clean hydrogen, we will build a business portfolio encompassing next-generation materials and eco-friendly energy."
Levidian's Chief Commercial Officer, Ian Hopkins, praised J.O., stating: "J.O. is an ideal partner, possessing both advanced carbon materials and plant design capabilities."
