RE: Sky10 Jul 2022 16:30
@Troajan, this is from Oct Rns.Graphene Research Collaboration with Monash University, Australia
Tirupati Graphite plc, the fully integrated, revenue generating, specialist graphite producer and graphene and advanced materials developer, has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering at Monash University, Victoria, Australia ('Monash') to develop commercial applications for a range of graphene products in raw and recycled polymer nanocomposites and dispersions.
Overview
· Research focussed on enhancing thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of various polymers and preparation of dispersions for developing a range of commercial products:
o Graphene Dispersions: To achieve stable dispersion of Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide ('GO' and 'rGO') in liquids for use in a suite of applications like concrete, acoustics and composites;
o Conductive / High Strength Polymers: Optimising use of GO and rGO in polymers to enhance strength, thermal, electrical and other mechanical properties to manufacture new age plastics with potential use in acoustics, aerospace, defence, automotive, charge insulation and other applications;
o Graphene - Plastic Railway Sleepers: Development of a graphene-polymer composite using recycled plastic and GO for potential use in railway sleepers with Monash Institute of Railway Technology joining this activity;
o Smart Skin & Performance Coatings: Development of a smart skin (protecting and self-healing coating) and performance coatings using GO and rGO for use as anti-corrosive coatings on structural steel, marine, defence applications and more; and
o Recyclability: Assessment of recyclability cycles of these graphene-polymer composites for ability to utilise recycled polymers.
· The research will further the previous findings from research conducted by Tirupati adviser, Dr. Matthieu Gresil, using rGO, which established substantial improvements in target polymer properties using rGO with formation of stable homogeneous composite
· The collaboration complements Tirupati's internal research in advanced materials and composites utilising Monash's extensive capabilities on polymer and plastic nanocomposites with targeted product development for applications in defence, transportation, and construction industries.
· The Company shall own all the intellectual property outcome from the collaboration with Monash retaining liberty for use in academic publication and further research purposes.
Shishir Poddar, CEO of Tirupati Graphite, said, "The evolution of new age materials to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy and materials consumption and increase the lifespan of conventional materials, is an important constituent for reducing emissions and mitigating climate risk. Accordingly, we are delighted to be working with Monash, which will enable us to add polymer nanocomposites to our new age materials portfol