28 Mar 2018 07:00
28 March 2018
Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Hexotene Product Launch
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Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to announce the formal launch of Hexotene, strengthening Versarien's range of commercially available 2D materials.
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Hexotene is a few layer hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoplatelet powder with large lateral dimensions. Also known as "white graphene", hexagonal boron nitride has a layered structure similar to graphite. With high chemical purity and mono-layer particles confirmed, Hexotene is the latest addition to Versarien's high performance 2D material product range.
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Some of the key properties of Hexotene include:
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路 | High thermal stability |
路 | High thermal conductivity |
路 | Low electrical conductivity |
路 | Absorbs very high energy ultra violet light |
路 | Resistant to many chemicals and solvents |
路 | High mechanical strength despite being "soft" |
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Hexotene offers exceptional benefits in a range of potential applications, including:
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路 | As a high-performance additive in lubricants, where heat removal and electrical insulation are paramount |
路 | It can be included in ceramics, alloys, resins, plastics and rubbers to improve insulating properties |
路 | In electronics, oxygen sensors, xerographic processes and laser printing |
路 | In proton conductors, fuel cells and water electrolysis |
路 | For thermofluid and thermal management applications |
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This new material adds to the range of existing 2D materials commercially available from Versarien, including Nanene, a high purity, low defect graphene and Graphinks, a range of conductive inks. The range is further supported by few layer graphene and graphene oxide powders suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
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Commenting, Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien stated: "The introduction of Hexotene into our stable of 2D materials widens the focus of Versarien in delivering innovative solutions for industry.
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"The characteristics of Hexotene, specifically with regard to electrical conductivity, show some markedly different properties to graphene. This is particularly promising for combined projects using both graphene and boron nitride.
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"The vast number of potential applications this material has to offer, makes it an exciting addition to our existing range of 2D materials."
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Enquiries:
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Versarien 聽 Neill Ricketts, CEO 聽 Chris Leigh, CFO 聽 | 01242 269 122 聽 |
WH Ireland (Nominated Advisor) 聽 Mike Coe 聽 Ed Allsopp 聽 | 0117 945 3470 聽 |
IFC Advisory (Financial PR and IR) 聽 Tim Metcalfe 聽 Graham Herring 聽 Heather Armstrong | 0203 934 6630 聽 |
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About Versarien
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Versarien plc (AIM:VRS), is an advanced engineering materials group. Leveraging proprietary technology, the Group creates innovative engineering solutions for its clients in a diverse range of industries. Versarien has five subsidiaries operating under two divisions:
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Graphene and Plastics
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2-DTech Ltd, which specialises in the supply, characterisation and early stage development of graphene products. www.2-dtech.com
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AAC Cyroma Ltd, which specialises in the supply of vacuum-formed and injection-moulded products to the automotive, construction, utilities and retail industry sectors. Using Versarien's existing graphene manufacturing capabilities, AAC will have the ability to produce graphene-enhanced plastic products. www.aaccyroma.co.uk
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Cambridge Graphene Ltd, which supplies novel inks based on graphene and related materials, using patented processes and develops graphene materials technology for licensing to manufacturers. www.cambridgegraphene.com
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Thermal and Hard Wear Products
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Versarien Technologies Ltd. which has developed an additive process for creating advanced micro-porous metals targeting the thermal management industry and supplies extruded aluminium. www.versarien-technologies.co.uk
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Total Carbide Ltd, a leading manufacturer in sintered tungsten carbide for applications in arduous environments such as the oil and gas industry. www.totalcarbide.com
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