Graphmatech, a Swedish startup founded in 2017 by Dr. Mamoun Taher, has developed a novel material called Aros Graphene to address production challenges associated with graphene.

Graphene is a two-dimensional material renowned for its strength and conductivity, but its industrial application has been hindered by issues such as aggregation, high costs, and limited practical uses.

To overcome these challenges, Graphmatech has created a cost-effective, clump-free graphene powder that is one-twentieth the price of traditional graphene, paving the way for large-scale industrial use.

The company anticipates a demand of 500 tonnes per year for its materials and is investing in new machinery to increase production capacity from a few tonnes to between 100 and 300 tonnes annually.

Currently, Graphmatech is conducting trials with two packaging companies to enhance barrier properties in applications such as hydrogen storage, where reducing leakage is critical.

Incorporating graphene into materials can significantly reduce hydrogen leakage by up to 83%, addressing both safety and environmental concerns related to hydrogen transport.

Graphmatech's materials also improve the properties of plastics, making them lighter, cheaper, and more durable compared to traditional conductive materials like metals.

The graphene-infused plastics can be tailored for various electrical requirements, ranging from electrostatic dissipative to highly conductive, making them suitable for high-tech applications.

Potential applications for Graphmatech's graphene technology extend to anti-static materials, lightweight aerospace components, conductive 3D printed parts, and wearable technology.