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Cabot advances into graphene
Cabot has added graphene technology to its portfolio through an intellectual property licensing agreement with XG Sciences. The US$4 million agreement covers XG’s xGnP graphene nanoplatelets, including detailed know-how regarding the manufacturing process. XG Sciences will provide Cabot with non-exclusive rights to its low-cost produc- tion technology and it will also sell Cabot certain products on a long-term basis. “Graphenes have the
potential to be a dramatic step forward for our customers as they strive to find ways to make parts lighter, stronger or store energy more effectively,” said Fred von Gottberg, Cabot vice president, new business segment. “Our expertise in carbon black production, surface treatment and material science makes us a natural fit for delivering performance in automotive plastics, electron- ics packaging, advanced batteries and other applica-
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tions with graphenes.” Graphenes are mechanically
strong, thin sheets of carbon atoms that provide high levels of electrical and thermal conductivity. They are used in compounds and composites to add strength, stability, conduc- tivity and other properties at lower loading levels than traditional materials. “XG Sciences has been
working with graphenes for six years,” said Michael Knox, XG’s CEO. “We are excited to see a company like Cabot take the technology to the next level.” Although graphene and
carbon black are both made from carbon atoms, the unique shape and structure of graphenes provide different application opportunities. For example, the thermal transfer properties of graphenes extend beyond those of carbon black, making graphenes useful for applications in plastics that are heat sensitive and require a good conductor of heat. ❙
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