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Graphene for composites & coatings

The next generation of composites and coatings can be enhanced by graphene. Its excellent strength, conductivity, flexibility, light weight nature and barrier properties are useful for a wide range of applications. From anti-static and anti-corrosion coatings through to ultra-strong and ultra-lightweight composites, graphene can not only enhance the performance of current materials, but also enable new application fields.

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Graphene can play a key role in the automotive, aerospace and building industries, where it can be used to enhance the properties of car panels, aerospace wings or concrete. As an additive in coatings, graphene could be used to weatherproof houses or prevent ships rusting. The conductivity and flexibility of graphene also makes it a promising additive for thermoforming plastics.


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Leading edge of an airplane wing. Graphene composites can reduce weight while increasing the strength of automotive and aeronautic components.
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Graphene Flagship composite materials innovations to be exhibited at JEC World


The Graphene Flagship will highlight its partners’ latest innovations in graphene composites at JEC World, which is the world’s leading composites show. Between 25 April and 27 April 2023, this event – which will take place in Paris-Nord Villepinte – will bring together professionals from research, business and government within the context of the composite materials industry.

By Rosalind Moran / 04 April 2023
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