Construction materials

Holcim UK and Canary Wharf Group have completed a six-month collaboration focusing on next-generation, ultra low-carbon, and circular concrete mixes for upcoming development projects at Canary Wharf. The partnership – which included participation from several civil engineering consultancies and universities – tested novel formulations that aim to significantly reduce the carbon impact of construction materials.

One of the most promising developments from the trial program was a graphene-infused concrete mix, which achieved more than a 50% reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional concrete, alongside enhanced strength and durability. The graphene component plays a key role in improving the mechanical performance and longevity of the concrete, enabling lower cement content and a smaller overall carbon footprint.

Argo Graphene Solutions has announced positive preliminary results from testing its graphene dispersion in cement-based materials.

The program evaluated a graphene-modified cement mixture for stucco scratch coat and 3D construction printing applications. Compared with standard cement formulations, the graphene-enhanced mixture showed better workability, adhesion, and consistency during application, without issues during mixing or placement. Argo reported that the graphene formulation produced a denser surface and improved bonding performance.

2D Fab has announced a collaboration with Krigsskolen/FHS (the Norwegian Military Academy) on a project focused on enhancing the performance of existing ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) systems through advanced reinforcement technologies. 

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Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was originally developed in France in the 1990s and is known for its exceptional strength and durability. It is typically reinforced with steel fibers, making it suitable for demanding civil infrastructure projects. Together with the Norwegian Military Academy, 2D Fab will be exploring how graphene and advanced microfibers can further strengthen steel-fiber reinforced UHPC, improving strength, crack control and energy absorption.

Today we have published the latest edition of our Graphene Construction Materials Market market report, a comprehensive guide to the world of graphene-enhanced construction materials. The edition, now updated to February 2026, includes many updates and new tracked companies as interest in graphene for the construction industry is growing and projects are accelerating. 

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

• The advantages of using graphene in construction materials
• Companies involved in this industry
• Projects and trials underway today
• Research activities

The report package also provides:

• Datasheets and brochures from leading companies
• A look into how graphene can reduce carbon emissions
• A look into Chinese graphene construction materials projects
• Free updates for a year

This Graphene Construction Materials market report provides a great introduction to graphene materials used in the construction industry. It is a must-read guide for anyone interested in understanding the current market, mapping the companies involved and evaluating the future of the construction industry.

Plaid Technologies has announced the shipment of an initial quantity of its proprietary graphene material to Petro Flow LLC in advance of the first planned field tests of graphene-enhanced wellbore cement for plugging and abandonment (“P&A”) applications. The initial test wells are expected to be conducted during the second quarter of 2026 in the continental United States.

The shipment represents a key early milestone in Plaid’s commercialization pathway for its graphene-enhanced cement technology. Petro Flow is currently engaged in advanced discussions with multiple well plugging and abandonment service providers to support upcoming field trials and potential broader deployment.

Argo Graphene Solutions has announced the commencement of specialized design and testing for its proprietary graphene-infused asphalt mix at its research and development facility in Saskatchewan. Argo has secured a supply of graphene to be used for this asphalt design mix.

This testing phase focuses on a novel asphalt solution, designed to improve road safety and infrastructure longevity in extreme cold-weather climates. The Saskatchewan lab provides a rigorous environment for stress-testing materials against some of the harshest winter conditions in North America. 

Lyten, the supermaterial applications company and inventor of Lyten 3D Graphene™, has announced its expansion into the global concrete market with the launch of Lyten S Cure™ , a high-performance concrete admixture engineered to make infrastructure stronger, more durable, and faster to build - without requiring changes to existing production processes or compromising on cost.

S Cure marks Lyten's third major industrial vertical, extending its proprietary supermaterials platform from battery energy storage and composites for 3D printing and adhesives, into the world's most widely used construction material. The launch reflects Lyten's broader strategy: applying molecular-scale materials engineering to solve foundational performance challenges in critical infrastructure.

Plaid Technologies has announced the completion and internal validation of an advancement in its cement-enhancement process, representing a step forward in the evolution and scalability of its graphene-enhanced wellbore cement platform.

The Company has developed a graphene-enhanced cement additive that incorporates Plaid’s graphene-layering technology directly into the cement blend, enabling the fortified cement to be handled, transported, and mixed in the same manner as conventional cement additives. As a result, Plaid has immediately begun transitioning away from its previous mechanical modification system toward this simplified, ready-to-blend approach.

Argo Graphene Solutions has announced the results of the 56-day compressive strength test on its graphene-infused concrete mix poured in Bristol, Tennessee in October 2025.

This follows the previously reported 28-day results announced on November 20, 2025. The test, conducted by Diversified Materials Testing LLC in Bristol, Tennessee, in accordance with ASTM C39 standards, involved cylinder samples from the initial pour of three on-grade slabs totaling 12.5 cubic meters (two 20-foot-by-30-foot slabs and one 15-foot-by-25-foot slab). The design mix targeted 4,000 psi compressive strength.

First Graphene has announced the successful production of approximately 600 tonnes of graphene-enhanced cement as preparation for new trial projects expected to roll out in the United Kingdom. The cement contains around three tonnes of First Graphene’s PureGRAPH-CEM® additive and was produced by commercial partner Breedon Group at its Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire.

Production of this historic volume of graphene-enhanced cement, according to First Graphene, marks a milestone for the cement and concrete industry, showcasing the commercial viability of manufacturing a more environmentally-friendly product at scale. Manufacturing was completed efficiently at Hope Cement Works over one day, with PureGRAPH-CEM® being added into the finally milling stage.