REG - Directa Plus PLC - Acquisition of groundbreaking technology

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20/12/2023 07:00

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RNS Number : 3789X  Directa Plus PLC  20 December 2023

20 December 2023

 

Directa Plus plc

("Directa Plus", the "Group" or the "Company")

 

Landmark agreement to acquire groundbreaking technology for G+ graphene
compounds

 

Directa Plus PLC, a leading producer and supplier of graphene nanoplatelets
based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, has signed a
landmark agreement with an Italian innovator to acquire the proprietary
know-how for a system capable of preparing tailored graphene compounds for
application initially in Batteries and Polymers. The acquisition marks a
strategic leap for Directa Plus' positioning in the value chain, enabling the
provision of G+® technology and additional compounds in a single, easily
usable format for our customers in these markets.

The acquired know-how and technology enables dry encapsulation of G+ graphene
nanoplatelets into different compound carriers for different exacting
applications. This groundbreaking system is at the forefront of technological
innovation, offering unprecedented industry advantages at low cost.

Key Advantages:

-      Batteries: The technology enables the production of universal
graphene preparations, characterised by homogenous dispersion and stability.
This technology positions Directa Plus at the forefront of supplying
ready-to-use graphene preparations for battery applications that demand
simple, consistent, low cost solutions.

-      Polymers:  The technology enables the production of a tailored
graphene-based compound that will be used as an additive for polymers such as
plastics and advanced polymers. This compound allows a more homogeneous
dispersion of graphene in the final applications.

 

The global market for batteries and polymers is experiencing significant
growth, driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for
sustainable materials. The battery market alone is projected to grow
exponentially, fuelled by the increase in demand for electric vehicles and the
expansion of renewable energy storage systems. Similarly, the polymer industry
is evolving with a focus on high-performance, sustainable materials, opening
up new opportunities for innovation and growth.

According to the report 'Global Markets for Graphene and Other 2D Materials
2023-2033' by Future Markets, the annual Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
graphene demand for batteries and composites is projected to exceed 25% from
2023 to 2033, reaching over 2,000,000 kilograms of graphene in the battery
industry and nearly 3,500,000 kilograms in polymers. This signifies a
substantial future market opportunity for Directa Plus in these sectors.

Commenting on this Giulio Cesareo, founder & CEO of Directa Plus, said:
"Batteries and polymers are two important future markets for Directa Plus and
whilst we continue to focus on our core markets of Environmental Remediation
and Textiles, it is important to maintain development of these new G+ graphene
compounds. The acquired technology accelerates our route to market by
combining our proven G+® technology with a complementary system to produce
market ready low cost solutions for batteries and polymers."

 

 

For further information please visit or contact:

 

 Directa Plus plc                                                        +39 02 36714458
 Giulio Cesareo, CEO
 Giorgio Bonfanti, CFO

 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)  +44 131 220 6939
 Neil McDonald
 Adam Rae

 Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited (Joint Broker)                +44 20 7496 3069
 Rick Thompson
 Phil Davies

 Alma Strategic Communications (Financial PR Adviser)                    +44 20 3405 0205
 Justine James                                                           directaplus@almastrategic.com
 Hannah Campbell
 Kinvara Verdon

 

 

Notes to Editors

 

Directa Plus (www.directa-plus.com) is one of the largest producers and
suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial
markets. The Company's graphene manufacturing capability uses proprietary
patented technology based on a plasma super expansion process. Starting from
natural graphite, each step of Directa Plus' production process - expansion,
exfoliation and drying - creates graphene-based materials and hybrid graphene
materials ready for a variety of uses and available in various forms such as
powder, liquid and paste.

 

This proprietary production process uses a physical process, rather than a
chemical process, to process graphite into pristine graphene nanoplatelets,
which enables Directa Plus to offer a sustainable, non-toxic product, without
unwanted by-products.

 

Directa Plus' products are made of hybrid graphene materials and graphene
nano-platelets. The products (marketed as G+(R)) have multiple applications
due to its properties. These G+(R) products can be categorised into various
families, with different products being suitable for specific practical
applications.

 

Directa Plus was established in 2005 and is based in Lomazzo (Como, Italy) and
has been listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange since May 2016.
Directa Plus holds the Green Economy Mark from London Stock Exchange which
recognises companies that contribute to the global green economy.

 

 

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