GrapheneXcel

High-Performance Graphene-Enhanced Masterbatches

GrapheneXcel™ leverages the extraordinary properties of graphene to dramatically enhance polymer performance across various industries, including automotive, defence, packaging, and consumer goods. By integrating graphene into the polymer matrix, this advanced additive enhances impact resistance, tensile strength and barrier characteristics in plastics, even at low addition rates.

Why Choose GrapheneXcel?

Dramatically enhanced strength:
Delivers substantial enhancements in impact resistance and tensile strength. For film applications, significantly higher weld strength and superior puncture resistance are achievable.

Lightweighting:
The improved strength-to-weight ratio allows the potential to thin wall and lightweight your mouldings whilst maintaining structural integrity.

Advanced barrier properties:
Provides enhanced resistance against gases and moisture, a vital attribute for protecting contents and extending shelf life in packaging applications.

Compatibility:
Custom formulations and polymer-specific carrier systems ensures compatibility with a wide range of polymers, including polyolefins and PET.

The benefits of GrapheneXcel

Improved mechanical strength

Typically, in polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) mouldings, the addition of graphene at a loading of just 0.2% – 0.5% can result in a 10% – 20% improvement in impact resistance and tensile strength. This is highly beneficial in automotive
and protective packaging applications.

Plastics used in construction – guttering and fascias

Increased elastic modulus

GrapheneXcel enhances the elastic modulus of plastics, making them stiffer and more rigid. This allows for better performance under mechanical stress – ideal for structural applications.

Lightweighting

Despite its strength, graphene is lightweight. The inclusion of GrapheneXcel can allow manufacturers
to reduce the wall thickness of plastic components while maintaining or even increasing their strength. Lightweighting is advantageous in packaging and automotive mouldings, where lighter components can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Impressive barrier properties

The tight, hexagonal lattice structure of graphene is impermeable to gases and liquids, making it an excellent barrier material. GrapheneXcel can bring this property to packaging, where the prevention of gas exchange is crucial for extending the shelf life of perishable goods.

Favourable processing

The addition of GrapheneXcel can improve the flow properties of plastics during processing, leading to more efficient manufacturing processes and improved consistency in mouldings. Reduced cycle times improve productivity and can deliver energy and carbon reductions.

Improved fire retardancy

GrapheneXcel can enhance the fire retardancy of plastics, making them safer for use in various applications, including construction and electronics.

In-house testing

We provide expert technical support for every project. Our in-house testing facility enables moulded samples to be analysed. We’ll generate tangible data to illustrate GrapheneXcel’s enhancements. This gives you quantifiable results to prove the benefits of the material. Request a sample to trial.