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[dtaliadoros] 06/1/2019 23:26

What is this Boards consensus about whether we might see a significant order (not another collaboration) within the next 3 months?

[chopsy] 06/1/2019 22:33

Dontshoutatonce. Google aoka mizu.

[redchef] 06/1/2019 20:48

Not many birds tweeting this weekend. That can only mean New Year's Resolutions to stay off Twitter or something is brewing no one is dares to hint at

[dontshoutatonce] 06/1/2019 20:12

You in a sailing boat Chopsy(sea)? Ooh. Bit brass monkeys, I bet.

[superg1] 06/1/2019 19:52

Chopsy

Quite a few have gone that way, I’m not too far behind.

[metis20] 06/1/2019 19:52

GP500 laterals are not impressive.

Put into a google map search

GrapheneTech S.L. · C/Virgen del Buen Acuerdo 41 · 50014 Zaragoza (Spain)

and you will see, in red,

Graphenetech CLOSED

[a_game] 06/1/2019 19:06

Suspect this week we'll see the back of our seller and then it will be strap-in time.

We saw what happened over the xmas period on little volume when the selling pressure was removed. Watch what will happen with bigger vols when our seller is gone. Can see us moving through the gears pretty quick and getting back to where we belong given all the great news we've had recently.

[chopsy] 06/1/2019 18:57

This board has lost a bit of its attraction. I still hold shares but not glued to the screen anymore. Wake me up when something happens. For the meantime I am focussed on the weather West of Shetland.

[ridicule] 06/1/2019 18:31

Hi Super,

I have just picked up Graphene Tech on NR's Twitter feed wirh regards their use Graphinks. Neill's commnt letter on the way. Looking at the GraphenetTech web site there are number of pricing tables an excerpt appears below.


GPx - GRAPHENE NANOPLATELETSCHARACTERISTICS

Appearance Number of layers Carbon content Specific surface area Lateral Size

GP 500
black powder 4-7 >97% 450 ± 30 m2/g 45 – 300 nm

10-50 g 50-100 g 100-500 g 500-1000 g >1000 g
6 €/g 5.5 €/g 5 €/g 4.4 €/g 4 €/g

GP500 GRAPHENE NANOPLATELETS

GrapheneTech’s GP500 Graphene Nanoplatelets product consists of high quality powder based on few layers (4-7 nanosheets) graphene nanoplatelets. GP500 has been manufactured using a patented “top-down̶1; dry mechanical exfoliation method. This product presents a specific surface area around 450 m 2 g -1 , lateral size between 40-200 nm and a carbon content above 97%. GP500 Graphene Nanoplatelets can be used in a wide range of applications such as composites, resins, lubricant oils, or anticorrosive paintings.

GPA
black powder 10-11 >99% 350 ± 10 m2/g 500 – 800 nm

1-10 kg 10-50kg 50-100 Kg >100 Kg
291 €/Kg 263 €/Kg 192 €/Kg 168 €/Kg

Please enter the desired quantity (in Kg):

GPL
black powder 13-14 >97% 200 ± 20 m2/g 500 – 1000 nm



GrapheneTech’s GPA Graphene Nanoplatelets product consists of high quality powder based on multilayered (10-11 nanosheets) graphene nanoplatelets. GP500A has been manufactured using a patented “top-down̶1; dry mechanical exfoliation method. This product shows a specific surface area around 350 m 2 g -1, lateral size between 500-800 nm and a carbon content above 99%. GPA Graphene Nanoplatelets can be used in a wide range of applications such as composites, resins, lubricant oils, and anticorrosive paintings.
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GPL GRAPHENE NANOPLATELETS

GrapheneTech’s GPL Graphene Nanoplatelets product consists of high quality powder based on multilayered (13-14 nanosheets) graphene nanoplatelets. GP500L has been manufactured using a patented “top-down̶1; dry mechanical exfoliation method. This product presents a specific surface area around 200 m 2 g -1 , lateral size between 500-1000 nm and a carbon content above 97%. GPL Graphene Nanoplatelets can be used mainly in conductive applications besides another such as composites, resins, lubricant oils, and anticorrosive paintings.
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GRAPHENE DISPERSIONS

Thanks to the collaborations with our customers we have experience in graphene dispersion in solids and liquids, providing solutions for graphene integration in different matrix, adapting the final product to the specific needs of each application.

We produce graphene dispersions in different solvents (water, IPA, THF, ethylene glycol, ethanol…) in a wide range of concentrations from 0.1 to 30 mg/ml.



Any views on the tech spec sheets that are on their web page?. Have you done any research on them? On the face of it that look like a competitor with GP 500 5-7 layer product. They also have a published pricing structure. Any thoughts?


GrapheneTech offers a thermoplastic with graphene targeted at industrial applications. This Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is manufactured using melt compounding process, getting a uniform distribution of Graphene [1% w/w] and ensuring well bonded and dispersed graphene in polymer matrix. This composite could be used to produce final pieces or as an additive to improve the general properties of the products based on ABS or to incorporate it in mixtures of different polymers.

[haz101] 06/1/2019 12:36

Hi john! Good to hear from you I’ve sent you a pm if you could get back to me there thanks

[smallfry1] 06/1/2019 12:08

Happy new year to all

Haz101

I am still sitting on my mine too
For better or worse LTH

[haz101] 06/1/2019 11:53

Ellis and Dafad thanks for your contributions, still here and holding onto my golden tickets tight! :)

[shavian] 06/1/2019 10:33

Terrific research Ellis, Bootie et al! Many thanks

[ellissj] 06/1/2019 10:01

Follow up meeting held in march 18. Looks promising opportunity for vrs/china rail imo ? Best ellis

'UK-China Academy set to boost Manchester infrastructure investment.'

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

"Rail investment opportunities in the North West were top of the agenda, as The Department for International Trade – in partnership with Alliance Manchester Business School – held the latest instalment of the UK-China Infrastructure Academy in Manchester earlier this month, part of a major initiative to further boost regional investment opportunities. 

The Academy is running programmes regularly for the next two years, with closer cooperation set to bring economic growth and create even more jobs from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Capital Investment in the North West - more than 30,000 jobs have already been created in the region from FDI since 2012.

This month’s programme focused on the rail sector, and included opportunities to learn from academics from Alliance MBS, industry experts as well as about integrated transport systems at Manchester Piccadilly rail station and Manchester Airport.

A delegation of senior Chinese businesses and government officials were in attendance for the Academy, a unique platform designed to bring together UK and Chinese infrastructure capabilities and attract Chinese investment into UK infrastructure projects. 

The previous programme, which took place earlier this year, focused on the energy sector and how to deliver best practices for investing in major infrastructure projects in the UK. 

Delegates heard from a range of speakers including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Sir Howard Bernstein on what the Northern Powerhouse has to offer. Chinese businesses also visited Manchester City Football Academy and Drax Power Station.

Minister for Investment, Graham Stuart said:

“The UK-China Infrastructure Academy programme is incredibly important for the infrastructure sector here in Manchester and as an international economic department, we’re helping to attracting foreign investment to the Northern Powerhouse.

“China as a world leading economy and the UK’s fifth largest trading partner is an important market for British companies as we look to build independent trading relationships across the world.”

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice Chancellor of The University of Manchester, said: 

“Our support in delivering this UK-China Infrastructure Academy Programme is another significant development in building on our strong relationship with China.

“I am delighted that we are able to deliver this prestigious joint initiative between the UK and Chinese governments.  Alliance Manchester Business School and the University are home to some of the leading experts on business links between our two countries and we have put together a programme for the delegates that will foster relationships, and encourage infrastructure investment.”

This comes as International Trade Secretary Liam Fox and Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell joined the Prime Minister for a three-day visit to China at the start of February, designed to boost trade and investment after Brexit."

[ellissj] 06/1/2019 09:49

This caught my eye from that UoM article uk trade visit to china; chinese investment in uk infrastructure, inc rail. An op for china rail/vrs here ? Plus possible aecom/chinese 3D printing ops? Possibilities hopefully. Aimo. Best ellis

'The University has also recently announced several new partnerships in China including:

"The UK-China Infrastructure Academy commissioned by the Department of International Trade, led by Alliance Manchester Business School, and with partners from leading UK and international businesses with a strong Northern presence. The Academy is a major initiative, backed by the UK Government, involving CEOs, presidents and other senior delegates from Chinese business and government. Two five-day modules, covering energy and rail specialisms, will establish deep understanding into the benefits of investing in UK infrastructure and opportunities for joint investment in third party countries...."

[luckyorange] 06/1/2019 09:30

For those interested



Chris Ciovacco

About an hour long and always cagey but it seems that money is scaling back in.

[grabster] 06/1/2019 09:25

Li Shufu ranked in top hundred richest on planet (71st place):

[jointer13] 06/1/2019 09:24

Graphene-Info's top 10 graphene companies of 2018
2018 was a busy year for the graphene industry, and here are our top companies for 2018 - ranked by the number of posts written about them on graphene-info.
Versarien
Haydale
First Graphene
Directa Plus
Talga
AGM
Zenyatta
Graphenea
NanoXplore
XG Sciences
While these figures are not of any official status, they do go a certain distance in assessing the market and its major players in 2018.

[ellissj] 06/1/2019 09:16

Li-shufu mentioned here ! Best ellis

2 February 2018

'University takes centre stage with Prime Minister and Chinese business leaders'

"....Dame Nancy and Sir Kostya shared the stage with two of China’s highest-profile business people – Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group and Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd and Volvo Cars, as well as Theresa May and Liam Fox....."

[ayl30] 06/1/2019 08:31

DAFAD try thisLotus owner powers up new electric car site https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lotus-owner-geely-chaired-by-li-shufu-powers-up-new-electric-car-site-zhjzdpzvg?shareToken=80c73a2af94b5993bc2f2f637067264b

[dafad] 06/1/2019 07:49

Aren't Vrs involved with WMG!! unable to see whole article due to subscription,it's from the Sunday Times

Lotus owner Geely, chaired by Li Shufu, powers up new electric car site

Plans by the Chinese car giant Geely to electrify Lotus sports cars are to get a boost from a new electric vehicle research centre.

Geely, which also owns Volvo, is in talks to open a technology and design centre in the Midlands that will research batteries and electric power trains.

The centre will be close to its electric taxi factory in Coventry. It is expected to collaborate with Warwick Manufacturing Group, the engineering and technology campus founded by industrialist Lord Bhattacharyya and based on the outskirts of the city.

The research hub is a rare sliver of good news for Britain’s automotive industry, which has been battered by factors including fears of a no-deal Brexit, falling diesel sales and waning consumer confidence.

Figures due out…

[sandbag] 05/1/2019 23:52

I grew up in an area with a fair amount of travellers when they were called General Dealers and didn't/couldn't play the race card. They imparted one or two gems of wisdom and one of them I recall after reading Baz99's post 55609:

Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see.

This was in the 50's and 60's. Imagine what they would have made of the internet with photo shop etc.