GMG Unveils SUPER G(R): A Game-Changing Graphene Solution for the Lithium-Ion Battery Industry
GMG has launched SUPER G®, a revolutionary graphene slurry developed over three years to enhance lithium-ion battery performance. The product, derived from GMG's proprietary graphene production system, can be added to battery cathodes or anodes at 0.5-2% dosage by weight. Oxford University studies confirm SUPER G® shows 2.5 times lower mean ionic resistivity than standard graphite, features multimodal particle distribution, and maintains integrity during calendaring. Compared to standard carbon additives, SUPER G® offers 2-3 times higher bulk density (0.3-0.4 g/cm³) and triple the surface area (250 m²/g), improving battery efficiency, charge rates, and longevity.
GMG ha lanciato SUPER G®, una rivoluzionaria sospensione di grafene sviluppata in tre anni per migliorare le prestazioni delle batterie agli ioni di litio. Il prodotto, derivato dal sistema di produzione di grafene proprietario di GMG, può essere aggiunto ai catodi o agli anodi delle batterie con un dosaggio compreso tra lo 0,5% e il 2% in peso. Gli studi dell'Università di Oxford confermano che SUPER G® presenta una resistività ionica media 2,5 volte inferiore rispetto alla grafite standard, dispone di una distribuzione multimodale delle particelle e mantiene integrità durante il processo di calendaring. Rispetto agli additivi di carbonio standard, SUPER G® offre una densità volumetrica 2-3 volte superiore (0,3-0,4 g/cm³) e una superficie tripla (250 m²/g), migliorando l'efficienza delle batterie, i tassi di carica e la longevità.
GMG ha lanzado SUPER G®, una revolucionaria suspensión de grafeno desarrollada durante tres años para mejorar el rendimiento de las baterías de iones de litio. El producto, derivado del sistema de producción de grafeno patentado por GMG, puede agregarse a los cátodos o ánodos de la batería con una dosis del 0.5% al 2% en peso. Los estudios de la Universidad de Oxford confirman que SUPER G® muestra una resistividad iónica media 2.5 veces menor que la grafito estándar, cuenta con una distribución de partículas multimodal y mantiene su integridad durante el proceso de calandrado. En comparación con los aditivos de carbono estándar, SUPER G® ofrece una densidad a granel 2-3 veces mayor (0.3-0.4 g/cm³) y un área superficial tres veces superior (250 m²/g), mejorando la eficiencia de las baterías, las tasas de carga y la longevidad.
GMG는 리튬 이온 배터리 성능을 향상시키기 위해 3년에 걸쳐 개발된 혁신적인 그래핀 슬러리 SUPER G®를 출시했습니다. 이 제품은 GMG의 독점 그래핀 생산 시스템에서 유래되었으며 배터리 양극이나 음극에 0.5-2%의 중량 비율로 추가할 수 있습니다. 옥스퍼드 대학교의 연구에 따르면 SUPER G®는 표준 흑연보다 평균 이온 저항성이 2.5배 낮고, 다중 모달 입자 분포를 특징으로 하며, 캘린더링 과정 중에도 무결성을 유지합니다. 표준 탄소 첨가재에 비해 SUPER G®는 2-3배 더 높은 부피 밀도(0.3-0.4 g/cm³)와 세 배의 표면적(250 m²/g)을 제공하여 배터리 효율성, 충전 속도 및 수명을 개선합니다.
GMG a lancé SUPER G®, une suspension révolutionnaire de graphène développée pendant trois ans pour améliorer les performances des batteries au lithium-ion. Le produit, dérivé du système de production de graphène propriétaire de GMG, peut être ajouté aux cathodes ou aux anodes des batteries à raison de 0,5 à 2 % en poids. Des études de l'Université d'Oxford confirment que SUPER G® présente une résistivité ionique moyenne 2,5 fois inférieure à celle du graphite standard, dispose d'une distribution de particules multimodale et maintient son intégrité lors du processus de calendrage. Par rapport aux additifs en carbone standard, SUPER G® offre une densité en vrac 2 à 3 fois plus élevée (0,3-0,4 g/cm³) et une surface trois fois plus grande (250 m²/g), améliorant l'efficacité des batteries, les taux de charge et leur longévité.
GMG hat SUPER G® eingeführt, eine revolutionäre Graphen-Schlämme, die über drei Jahre entwickelt wurde, um die Leistung von Lithium-Ionen-Batterien zu verbessern. Das Produkt, das aus dem proprietären Graphen-Produktion System von GMG stammt, kann in einem Gewichtsanteil von 0,5-2% zu Batteriekathoden oder -anoden hinzugefügt werden. Studien der Universität Oxford bestätigen, dass SUPER G® eine 2,5-mal niedrigere mittlere ionische Resistivität als Standardgraphit aufweist, multimodale Partikelverteilung zeigt und während des Kalanderprozesses die Integrität bewahrt. Im Vergleich zu Standard-Kohlenstoffadditiven bietet SUPER G® eine 2-3 mal höhere Schüttdichte (0,3-0,4 g/cm³) und eine dreifache Oberfläche (250 m²/g), was die Effizienz der Batterien, die Ladezeiten und die Langlebigkeit verbessert.
- SUPER G® demonstrates 2.5x lower ionic resistivity vs standard graphite
- Product requires only 0.5-2% dosage vs 2-5% for standard additives
- Features 2-3x higher bulk density (0.3-0.4 g/cm³) than standard additives
- Offers 3x greater surface area (250 m²/g) than industry standard
- Company in discussions with multiple battery manufacturers for potential testing and supply
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of SUPER G®, a graphene slurry which can be used to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries. This breakthrough product has the potential to reshape the future of energy storage, offering battery manufacturers an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency, power, and longevity.
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Unleashing the Power of Graphene
SUPER G® is a graphene slurry which has been developed by GMG over the last 3 years for GMG's own Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery which has unique properties of high electrical conductivity, low charge transfer resistance and high density compared to other carbon battery additives and materials used in lithium-ion batteries.
The Graphene comes from GMG's self-developed graphene production system and is then processed through a number of steps in the co-located pilot plant and finally into a liquid graphene product which we believe will be able to be added into or coated onto either a customer's lithium-ion battery cathode or anode production with a 0.5
GMG is currently engaged in confidential discussions with multiple battery manufacturers and industry players to explore the potential testing and supply of SUPER G®. These discussions underscore the growing demand for high-performance materials that can push the boundaries of energy storage technology.
Exceptional Performance Confirmed by Oxford University
A recent study conducted by Oxford University has confirmed the exceptional performance of GMG's SUPER G®. Key findings include:
- SUPER G® demonstrates 2.5 times lower mean ionic resistivity compared to standard graphite, as shown in Figure 2. Lower pore ionic resistivity will improve battery efficiency, charge and discharge rates.
Figure 2: Ionic Resistivity of Graphite vs. GMG SUPER G® (100 µm thick,
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- SUPER G® features multimodal particle distribution (~20 µm large particles + sub-1 µm particles), which increases energy density for more powerful, longer lasting batteries.
Figure 3: Cross-Section of SUPER G® with Wide-Beam Ar+ Ion Polishing
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- Unlike conventional materials, SUPER G® maintains its integrity during calendaring (compression onto battery foil), ensuring no significant damage to the binder layer. This is crucial for maintaining battery longevity and performance.
Figure 4: Nyquist Plot of EIS Response - Calendared vs. Uncalendared SUPER G®
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Table 1 shows SUPER G® in comparison with the commonly used conductivity carbon additives used in lithium-ion battery industry- it shows many attractive attributes for SUPER G® including 2-3 times higher bulk density and 3 times greater surface area than the industry standard carbon additive.
| Property | Standard Industry Lithium-Ion Battery Carbon Additive | GMG SUPER G® |
| Bulk Density | 0.12-0.25 g/cm³ | 0.3-0.4 g/cm³ |
Surface Area | ~60 m²/g | 250 m²/g |
Typical Loading in Electrode | 2-5 wt% | 0.5-2 wt % |
High-Rate Performance | Standard application | Excellent for very high-rate applications |
Table 1: Performance Comparison of GMG SUPER G® and Commonly used Conductivity Additive
GMG's Graphene has been found to increase rate tolerance of lithium-ion batteries - which is a desirable quality that allows the battery to be charged and discharged at various rates (faster and slower) with less negative impact on the capacity of the battery.
About GMG:
GMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.
The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.
In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").
GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
- Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
- Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
- Develop Next-Generation Battery
- Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability
For further information please contact:
- Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
- Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the potential of SUPER G® to be an additive to improve Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation the potential of SUPER G® to be an additive to improve Lithium-Ion Batteries. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: the potential of SUPER G® to be an additive to improve Lithium-Ion Batteries, or at all, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.
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