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Graphene NanoChem PLC

("Graphene NanoChem" or the "Group")

New Patents Filed for The Advanced Materials Platform

Graphene NanoChem (AIM: GRPH), the performance nanochemicals and advanced materials company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its nanomaterials products portfolio with the filing of two new patents for graphene nanomaterials production, being the "Method of Production of Graphite Nanofiber" and the "Method of Making Graphene by Multiphase Fluid Dynamic Exfoliation".

The patent applications filed relate to two different types of graphene nanomaterials developed for specific sets of applications areas.

In line with the Group's long term IP ring-fencing strategy, the Method of Production of Graphite Nanofiber was developed to provide a significantly broader patent protection in the production of graphitic nanofiber which has unique permeability properties and the capability to enhance the thermal and electrical conductivity of its host products, suitable for energy storage (lithium ion battery), polymer composite and chemical applications. The "Method of Making Graphene by Multiphase Fluid Dynamic Exfoliation" enables the production of high quality defect free single or multiple layer graphene through supersonic exfoliation, for high-end applications such as stretchable electronics, flexible displays and morphing phones. This new method overcomes the shortcomings of the traditional time consuming method of using acids in the exfoliation process which inevitably damages the surfaces of nanostructures, degrading their structural integrity, functional performance and mechanical strength.

The Group will be seeking to extend the patent protection for its latest inventions in selected jurisdictions worldwide.

Jespal Deol, Chief Executive Officer of Graphene NanoChem, commented:

"There are a wide range of graphene nanomaterials - each having differing properties and strengths and addressing different markets depending on the targeted functional use. As part of our long-term strategy, we will continuously invest in building our nanomaterial products portfolio that would allow us to explore commercial applications of graphene nanomaterials in strategic growth areas."

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About Graphene NanoChem

Graphene Nanochem plc is a technology commercialisation company that operates two commercial platforms, the Advanced Chemicals platform that manufactures renewable chemical products for high growth sectors and the Advanced Materials platform that focuses on graphene nanomaterials applications for selected industries targeting high performance use.

Headquartered in Malaysia, Graphene Nanochem was admitted to the AIM of the London Stock Exchange on 26 March 2013, following the reverse acquisition of Biofutures International plc, and trades under the symbol GRPH.L.

To find out more, please visit www.graphenenanochem.com.