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Driving Demand For Nanomaterials
PPK’S nanomaterials businesses — BNNT Technology and White Graphene — have continued to make solid progress on engaging with partners to validate potential applications.
The Collaborate-Validate-Trade strategy we have adopted to build demand for nanomaterials continues to generate results with more than 10 partners identified and secured through Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
White Graphene’s important partnership with Boeing is continuing across different continents with a larger scope than anticipated.
To support our strategy, BNNT Technology has also significantly reduced the price of its high-quality, Australian-made BNNT.
The lower cost is possible following a series of production improvements that have dramatically lowered the cost of production.
Pricing for BNNT now starts from US$150/gram (subject to volume and functionalisation requirements), compared to the approximately US$400/gram offered by competitors.
While our portfolio of validation partners continues to grow, the speed of this work has been much slower than anticipated due to the complexity and iterative nature of the process.
The nature of the testing and the secrecy required make it difficult for PPK to provide detailed progress reports. However, the short case studies below highlight some of the type of works being undertaken.
Case Study 1
| PARTNER | UNDISCLOSED |
| NDA SIGNED | Yes |
| MTA SIGNED | Yes |
| LOCATION | European Union |
| SECTOR | Lubricants |
| SCOPE | White Graphene is being used as an additive to lubricants to prevent wear and tear. |
| STATUS | Initial testing has proved to be promising and the partner is developing a detailed scope for further testing. |
| IMPLICATIONS | Further testing success and validation could result in the creation of an industry-leading lubricant that provides our partner with distinctive competitive advantages. |
Case Study 2
| PARTNER | UNDISCLOSED |
| NDA SIGNED | Yes |
| MTA SIGNED | Yes |
| LOCATION | South East Asia |
| SECTOR | Coatings |
| SCOPE | White Graphene is being added to an industrial coating to improve heat resistance and drive performance. |
| STATUS | Initial testing has proven the addition of White Graphene to the subject coating is highly effective at reducing heat transfer and further testing is warranted. |
| IMPLICATIONS | Thermal management and heat dissipation are one of the key qualities of White Graphene. This testing has the potential to confirm this quality in a commercial environment. |