Collaboration aims to advance innovative applications of high-purity graphene.

As the global demand for advanced nanomaterials continues to rise, HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. and the University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) are extending their partnership to further explore the capabilities of pristine graphene.

This extended collaboration builds on a foundation first established in September 2023, when HydroGraph and GEIC embarked on a partnership to leverage graphene's unique properties in fields such as lubricants, composites, resins, coatings, and energy storage.

Through the combination of HydroGraph's expertise in graphene production and GEIC's advanced nanomaterial research and development capabilities, the partnership has made significant strides in accelerating graphene's use across multiple sectors, including advanced composites and high-performance coatings.

In support of this growth, HydroGraph has bolstered its research and development capabilities by adding new talent, including Anika Shakil, whose expertise strengthens the company's capacity to advance pristine graphene research.

"Anika is one of the most ambitious scientists I have encountered, with impressive experience, a strategic approach to tackling challenges, and a demonstrated commitment to her work," said Suhao Li, lab director at HydroGraph. "These qualities make her an excellent fit for our R&D team as we continue to push the boundaries of graphene innovation."

Shakil's expertise supports HydroGraph's continued research expansion as the partnership with GEIC extends into new graphene applications.

Through the renewed partnership, both companies are expanding their research focus into even more ambitious applications, including graphene-enhanced lubricants, energy storage solutions, and advanced composite materials.

"HydroGraph is excited to extend our partnership with the GEIC, whom we regard as one of the world's most prominent graphene research and innovation centers," said Kjirstin Breure, president and interim CEO of HydroGraph. "We have worked closely with GEIC researchers to advance our application development work across many areas, including lubricants, composites and resins, coatings and energy storage, and we are delighted to continue this work, pushing the boundaries of advanced materials research to discover what high purity graphene can accomplish in real-world applications."

The partnership will focus on maximizing the properties of pristine graphene, such as high conductivity, strength, and flexibility, to create practical solutions that could improve energy efficiency and material performance.

This collaboration also aims to address the challenges of scaling graphene-based technologies and integrating them into various industries, with the goal of bringing these innovations to market more effectively.