New Study Reveals HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene™ Enhances Cement Performance
HydroGraph Clean Power has announced results from a research study with Arizona State University showing significant improvements in cement performance using their Fractal Graphene™ technology. The study demonstrated that ultra-low doses (0.02%) of their graphene products can enhance cement's early-age performance by up to 70% and improve compressive strength by 21% after 28-day curing.
The research indicates potential for reducing cement content by 16.7% while maintaining strength, which could lead to a 14% reduction in emissions - equivalent to approximately 400 million tons of CO2 annually. This innovation comes as the global cement market is projected to grow from 4.39 billion tons in 2024 to 5.96 billion tons by 2030, with the industry currently responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions.
HydroGraph Clean Power ha annunciato i risultati di uno studio di ricerca con l'Università dello Stato dell'Arizona, mostrando miglioramenti significativi nelle performance del cemento utilizzando la loro tecnologia Fractal Graphene™. Lo studio ha dimostrato che dosi ultra basse (0,02%) dei loro prodotti a base di grafene possono migliorare le performance del cemento nelle fasi iniziali fino al 70% e aumentare la resistenza alla compressione del 21% dopo un periodo di asciugatura di 28 giorni.
La ricerca indica il potenziale per ridurre il contenuto di cemento del 16,7% mantenendo la forza, il che potrebbe portare a una riduzione delle emissioni del 14%, equivalente a circa 400 milioni di tonnellate di CO2 all'anno. Questa innovazione arriva mentre si prevede che il mercato globale del cemento cresca da 4,39 miliardi di tonnellate nel 2024 a 5,96 miliardi di tonnellate entro il 2030, con l'industria attualmente responsabile dell'8% delle emissioni globali di carbonio.
HydroGraph Clean Power ha anunciado los resultados de un estudio de investigación con la Universidad Estatal de Arizona que muestra mejoras significativas en el rendimiento del cemento utilizando su tecnología Fractal Graphene™. El estudio demostró que dosis ultrabajas (0.02%) de sus productos de grafeno pueden mejorar el rendimiento inicial del cemento hasta en un 70% y aumentar la resistencia a la compresión en un 21% después de 28 días de curado.
La investigación indica un potencial para reducir el contenido de cemento en un 16.7% manteniendo la resistencia, lo que podría conducir a una reducción del 14% en las emisiones, equivalente a aproximadamente 400 millones de toneladas de CO2 anualmente. Esta innovación surge cuando se proyecta que el mercado global del cemento crezca de 4.39 mil millones de toneladas en 2024 a 5.96 mil millones de toneladas para 2030, siendo la industria actualmente responsable del 8% de las emisiones globales de carbono.
HydroGraph Clean Power는 애리조나 주립대학교와 함께 실시한 연구 결과를 발표하며 Fractal Graphene™ 기술을 사용하여 시멘트 성능에서 상당한 개선이 있음을 보여주었습니다. 이 연구는 그들의 그래핀 제품의 초저용량(0.02%)이 초기 시멘트 성능을 최대 70% 향상시키고 28일 양생 후 압축 강도를 21% 개선할 수 있음을 입증했습니다.
연구 결과는 강도를 유지하면서 시멘트 함량을 16.7% 줄일 수 있는 잠재력이 있음을 나타내며, 이는 연간 약 4억 톤의 CO2 배출 감소로 이어질 수 있습니다. 이 혁신은 글로벌 시멘트 시장이 2024년 43억 9천만 톤에서 2030년 59억 6천만 톤으로 성장할 것으로 예상되는 가운데 이루어졌으며, 이 산업은 현재 전 세계 탄소 배출량의 8%를 차지하고 있습니다.
HydroGraph Clean Power a annoncé les résultats d'une étude de recherche avec l'Université d'État de l'Arizona montrant des améliorations significatives des performances du ciment grâce à leur technologie Fractal Graphene™. L'étude a démontré que des doses ultra-basses (0,02%) de leurs produits à base de graphène peuvent améliorer les performances en début d'âge du ciment jusqu'à 70% et augmenter la résistance à la compression de 21% après 28 jours de durcissement.
La recherche indique un potentiel de réduction du contenu en ciment de 16,7% tout en maintenant la résistance, ce qui pourrait entraîner une réduction de 14% des émissions - équivalent à environ 400 millions de tonnes de CO2 par an. Cette innovation apparaît alors que le marché mondial du ciment devrait passer de 4,39 milliards de tonnes en 2024 à 5,96 milliards de tonnes d'ici 2030, l'industrie étant actuellement responsable de 8% des émissions mondiales de carbone.
HydroGraph Clean Power hat die Ergebnisse einer Forschungsstudie mit der Arizona State University bekannt gegeben, die erhebliche Verbesserungen in der Zementleistung mittels ihrer Fractal Graphene™ Technologie zeigt. Die Studie hat gezeigt, dass ultraniedrige Dosen (0,02%) ihrer Graphenprodukte die frühe Leistung des Zements um bis zu 70% verbessern und die Druckfestigkeit nach 28 Tagen Aushärtung um 21% erhöhen können.
Die Forschung zeigt das Potenzial zur Reduzierung des Zementgehalts um 16,7% bei gleichbleibender Festigkeit, was zu einer Reduzierung der Emissionen um 14% führen könnte - das entspricht etwa 400 Millionen Tonnen CO2 jährlich. Diese Innovation kommt zu einer Zeit, in der der globale Zementmarkt voraussichtlich von 4,39 Milliarden Tonnen im Jahr 2024 auf 5,96 Milliarden Tonnen im Jahr 2030 wachsen wird, wobei die Branche derzeit für 8% der globalen Kohlenstoffemissionen verantwortlich ist.
- Ultra-low doses (0.02%) of Fractal Graphene™ improve cement early-age performance by 70%
- Compressive strength increased by 21% after 28-day curing
- Enables 16.7% reduction in cement usage while maintaining strength
- Potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 14% in concrete production
- Technology addresses growing cement market (projected 5.96B tons by 2030)
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Advancing Sustainability And Innovation In Construction Materials
TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (FRA: M98) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a sustainable commercial manufacturer of pristine graphene, has announced its second research study in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) highlighting the advancements in extending the use of HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene™ into cement and concrete applications.
The report, co-authored by Ranjith Divigalpitiya, CSO of Hydrograph, validates the potential of HydroGraph’s graphene in revolutionizing the construction industry, with graphene-enhanced concretes offering practical and sustainable options for high-performance applications, from ultra-strong construction materials to cutting-edge 3D printing techniques.
According to Mordor Intelligence, the global cement market is expected to grow from 4.39 billion tons in 2024 to 5.96 billion tons by 2030. With cement production responsible for
Further, two graphene types produced by HydroGraph – Fractal Graphene™ and Reactive Graphene – were incorporated into cementitious binders at ultra-low dosages (≤
“These findings support the use of HydroGraph’s graphene in innovative concrete solutions, such as ultra-high-performance concretes and 3D-printed structures, while promoting sustainability,” said Prof. Narayanan Neithalath of School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at State University, who led the study.
HydroGraph’s graphene production method is cost-effective, environmentally friendly and scalable, addressing common barriers to its use. By reducing the cement content in concrete, graphene helps lower carbon emissions of concrete. With a potential
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has aligned with Paris Agreement targets, committing the industry to reducing emissions
- Holcim has pledged carbon-neutral operations by 2050
- CEMEX is targeting
35% reduction in CO2 by 2030 - Heidelberg Cement is aiming for carbon-neutral concrete by 2050
HydroGraph is poised to join these producers in reducing carbon emissions by pushing for sustainable concrete production practices.
“Our Fractal Graphene™ has been shown to perform very well, as an additive, in many forms of composites, leading to significant light weighting in these applications. With the present study, we are extending the applicability of Hydrograph’s Fractal Graphene™ into cement and concrete applications, where we show the possibility of making high performing construction materials with significantly improved sustainability,” said Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph.
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