HydroGraph’s Graphene Delivers Breakthrough in Polyurethane Coating Durability
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF) has announced breakthrough test results for its Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) as an additive in polyurethane coatings. Tests conducted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre demonstrated significant improvements in coating performance:
The graphene-enhanced coatings showed superior results across key metrics:
- Survived 1,000 abrasion cycles without failure at 0.5% graphene loading
- 13% improvement in scratch resistance
- Enhanced corrosion resistance with reduced micro-blistering
- 77% gloss retention after 1,000 hours of UVA exposure (compared to 59% in control samples)
This innovation targets the $93B industrial coatings market, addressing critical issues in sectors like offshore energy, where recoating platforms every 5-7 years can cost over $5 million per installation. The technology aims to reduce the global $2.5 trillion annual corrosion-related costs through more durable and sustainable coating solutions.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF) ha annunciato risultati di test rivoluzionari per il suo Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) come additivo nelle vernici poliuretaniche. I test condotti presso il Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre hanno dimostrato miglioramenti significativi nelle prestazioni delle vernici:
Le vernici potenziate con grafene hanno mostrato risultati superiori in metriche chiave:
- Resistito a 1.000 cicli di abrasione senza fallimenti con un caricamento di grafene dello 0,5%
- Miglioramento del 13% nella resistenza ai graffi
- Resistenza alla corrosione migliorata con ridotta formazione di micro-bolle
- 77% di ritenzione della lucentezza dopo 1.000 ore di esposizione agli UVA (rispetto al 59% nei campioni di controllo)
Questa innovazione si rivolge al mercato delle vernici industriali da 93 miliardi di dollari, affrontando problemi critici in settori come l'energia offshore, dove la riverniciatura delle piattaforme ogni 5-7 anni può costare oltre 5 milioni di dollari per installazione. La tecnologia mira a ridurre i costi globali annuali legati alla corrosione, pari a 2,5 trilioni di dollari, attraverso soluzioni di rivestimento più durevoli e sostenibili.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF) ha anunciado resultados de pruebas innovadoras para su Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) como aditivo en recubrimientos de poliuretano. Las pruebas realizadas en el Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre demostraron mejoras significativas en el rendimiento de los recubrimientos:
Los recubrimientos mejorados con grafeno mostraron resultados superiores en métricas clave:
- Sobrevivió 1,000 ciclos de abrasión sin fallos con una carga de grafeno del 0.5%
- Mejora del 13% en la resistencia a los arañazos
- Resistencia a la corrosión mejorada con reducción de micro-burbujas
- Retención del brillo del 77% después de 1,000 horas de exposición a UVA (en comparación con el 59% en muestras de control)
Esta innovación apunta al mercado de recubrimientos industriales de $93 mil millones, abordando problemas críticos en sectores como la energía offshore, donde volver a recubrir plataformas cada 5-7 años puede costar más de $5 millones por instalación. La tecnología busca reducir los costos anuales globales relacionados con la corrosión, que ascienden a $2.5 billones, mediante soluciones de recubrimiento más duraderas y sostenibles.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF)는 폴리우레탄 코팅의 첨가제로서 Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1)에 대한 혁신적인 테스트 결과를 발표했습니다. Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre에서 실시된 테스트는 코팅 성능의 상당한 개선을 입증했습니다:
그래핀 강화 코팅은 주요 지표에서 우수한 결과를 보였습니다:
- 0.5% 그래핀 로딩으로 1,000회 마모 사이클을 실패 없이 견딤
- 긁힘 저항에서 13% 개선
- 미세 기포 감소로 개선된 부식 저항
- 1,000시간 UVA 노출 후 77%의 광택 유지(대조 샘플의 59%와 비교)
이 혁신은 930억 달러 규모의 산업 코팅 시장을 겨냥하며, 5-7년마다 플랫폼을 다시 도색하는 데 500만 달러 이상의 비용이 드는 해양 에너지와 같은 분야의 중요한 문제를 해결합니다. 이 기술은 더 내구성 있고 지속 가능한 코팅 솔루션을 통해 연간 2.5조 달러에 달하는 전 세계 부식 관련 비용을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF) a annoncé des résultats de tests révolutionnaires pour son Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) en tant qu'additif dans les revêtements en polyuréthane. Les tests réalisés au Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre ont démontré des améliorations significatives des performances des revêtements :
Les revêtements renforcés au graphène ont montré des résultats supérieurs sur des indicateurs clés :
- A survécu à 1 000 cycles d'abrasion sans échec avec une charge de graphène de 0,5%
- Amélioration de 13% de la résistance aux rayures
- Résistance à la corrosion améliorée avec réduction des micro-bulles
- Rétention de brillance de 77% après 1 000 heures d'exposition aux UVA (contre 59% dans les échantillons témoins)
Cette innovation cible le marché des revêtements industriels de 93 milliards de dollars, abordant des problèmes critiques dans des secteurs tels que l'énergie offshore, où le revernissage des plateformes tous les 5 à 7 ans peut coûter plus de 5 millions de dollars par installation. La technologie vise à réduire les coûts mondiaux annuels liés à la corrosion, qui s'élèvent à 2,5 billions de dollars, grâce à des solutions de revêtement plus durables et durables.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF) hat bahnbrechende Testergebnisse für sein Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) als Zusatzstoff in Polyurethanbeschichtungen bekannt gegeben. Die am Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre durchgeführten Tests zeigten erhebliche Verbesserungen der Beschichtungsleistung:
Die mit Graphen verstärkten Beschichtungen erzielten in wichtigen Kennzahlen überlegene Ergebnisse:
- Überstand 1.000 Abriebzyklen ohne Ausfall bei 0,5% Graphenbeladung
- 13% Verbesserung der Kratzfestigkeit
- Verbesserte Korrosionsbeständigkeit mit reduzierter Mikrobeschichtung
- 77% Glanzretention nach 1.000 Stunden UVA-Exposition (im Vergleich zu 59% bei Kontrollproben)
Diese Innovation zielt auf den 93 Milliarden Dollar schweren Markt für industrielle Beschichtungen ab und adressiert kritische Probleme in Sektoren wie der Offshore-Energie, wo das erneute Beschichten von Plattformen alle 5-7 Jahre über 5 Millionen Dollar pro Installation kosten kann. Die Technologie zielt darauf ab, die globalen jährlichen Kosten im Zusammenhang mit Korrosion in Höhe von 2,5 Billionen Dollar durch langlebigere und nachhaltigere Beschichtungslösungen zu senken.
- Significant coating performance improvements demonstrated through third-party testing
- Product addresses $93B industrial coatings market
- Technology targets reduction of $2.5 trillion annual corrosion-related costs
- Superior durability metrics: 77% gloss retention vs 59% in control samples
- Scalable and cost-effective production process confirmed
- Ultra-low dosage requirements (0.5% or less) may impact revenue potential per unit sold
Revolutionizing abrasion resistance, UV stability, and corrosion protection
TORONTO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (FRA: M98) (“HydroGraph” or the “Company”), a sustainable commercial manufacturer of pristine graphene, has announced new testing results demonstrating the performance benefits of its Fractal Graphene™ (FGA-1) as an additive in polyurethane (PU) coatings. Conducted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in Manchester, England, the study validates how HydroGraph’s graphene improves mechanical durability, UV resistance, and anti-corrosion properties – key factors in extending the lifespan of protective coatings used in harsh environments.
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“By incorporating our Fractal Graphene™ into commercial coatings, we are enabling a step-change in performance,” said Kjirstin Breure, CEO, HydroGraph. “These results confirm that even at ultra-low dosages, our graphene improves coatings’ durability, reducing maintenance needs and offering a compelling value proposition for industries requiring long-lasting protection.”
Unlocking New Performance Levels
HydroGraph’s graphene was tested in commercial polyurethane topcoats – with graphene loading levels of
- Abrasion Resistance – Graphene-enhanced coatings outperformed control samples, with the Sigmadur 550 system (
0.5% graphene) surviving 1,000 abrasion cycles without failure. - Scratch Resistance –
0.5% graphene loading improved scratch resistance by13% in the Sigmadur system. - Corrosion Resistance – Graphene-modified coatings showed reduced micro-blistering, improving long-term protection in corrosive environments.
- UV Stability – FGA-1 at
0.1% loading retained77% of its gloss after 1,000 hours of UVA exposure, compared to59% for control samples.
These findings highlight HydroGraph’s ability to simultaneously enhance multiple protective properties of polyurethane coatings, offering a solution to key industry challenges without compromising environmental compliance.
“The results from this collaboration with HydroGraph are very promising,” said James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester. “They demonstrate how the GEIC continues to support the commercialisation of advanced materials like graphene through real-world industrial applications. Improving the performance of protective coatings is just one of many ways graphene can deliver meaningful, sustainable impact across key sectors.”
With a scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly production process, HydroGraph is positioned to drive the next wave of innovation in protective coatings.
For more information on HydroGraph and its breakthrough products, visit www.hydrograph.com.
About Hydrograph Clean Power Inc.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc is a leading producer of pristine graphene using an “explosion synthesis” process, which allows for exceptional purity, low energy use and identical batches. The quality, performance and consistency of HydroGraph’s graphene follows the Graphene Council’s Verified Graphene Producer® standards, of which very few graphene producers are able to meet. For more information or to learn about the HydroGraph story, visit: https://hydrograph.com/.
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