Black Swan Graphene launches new product
by CM Staff
GEM S27M is the fifth GEM of the GraphCore line of products and is available in large volumes with short lead-time.
TORONTO — Black Swan Graphene Inc. reveals its new Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch, GEM S27M, as part of its GraphCore™-01 product line. This new offering is a 10% graphene nanoplatelet masterbatch in high-density polyethylene (HDPE), designed to deliver transformative benefits.
HDPE is reportedly ideal for packaging applications. When enhanced with graphene, Black Swan says that HDPE exhibits improved mechanical properties, including increased strength and durability, ensuring better performance in demanding applications, notably in packaging and films, such as plastics bottles and garbage bags.
Chris Herron, Vice-President of Research and Product Development of Black Swan, commented: “When polymers are recycled, some of the original properties are often reduced. The addition of small amounts of graphene, typically less than 1% loading, reinforces and enhances the original mechanical performance parameters.”
GEM S27M is the fifth GEM of the GraphCore line of products and is available in large volumes with short lead-time. Black Swan also recently launched the following products, all issued from its GraphCore Powder (GC1004):
- GEM X23M for use in Polypropylene, a commercial product typically used in the automotive industry for bumpers (fenders), interiors, battery casings and general packaging applications. The use of this Black Swan GEM can enhance impact resistance by approximately 20%;
- GEM S24M, also for use in Polypropylene, improves tensile properties typically in fibre applications, often used in textiles, ropes and composites;
- GEM D26M improves tensile properties of Polyamide Nylon 6, a versatile engineering plastic used in automotive under-hood applications, electrical component housing, seatbelts, industrial wire and cables; and
- GEM bB25L for use in thermoplastic polyurethane, typically used in applications such as fan belts, conveyer belts, mobile phone covers, cable covers, consumer goods and footwear. This Black Swan GEM enhances tensile strength and elasticity, resulting in a weight reduction of up to 25%, as demonstrated in specific applications.
