RCS - Versarien PLC - Hexotene Product Launch

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28/03/2018 07:05

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Versarien PLC
28 March 2018
 

28 March 2018
Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Hexotene Product Launch
 
Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to announce the formal launch of Hexotene, strengthening Versarien's range of commercially available 2D materials.
 
Hexotene is a few layer hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoplatelet powder with large lateral dimensions.  Also known as "white graphene", hexagonal boron nitride has a layered structure similar to graphite.  With high chemical purity and mono-layer particles confirmed, Hexotene is the latest addition to Versarien's high performance 2D material product range.
 
Some of the key properties of Hexotene include:
 




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High thermal stability




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High thermal conductivity




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Low electrical conductivity




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Absorbs very high energy ultra violet light




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Resistant to many chemicals and solvents




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High mechanical strength despite being "soft"




 
Hexotene offers exceptional benefits in a range of potential applications, including:
 




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As a high-performance additive in lubricants, where heat removal and electrical insulation are paramount




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It can be included in ceramics, alloys, resins, plastics and rubbers to improve insulating properties




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In electronics, oxygen sensors, xerographic processes and laser printing




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In proton conductors, fuel cells and water electrolysis




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For thermofluid and thermal management applications




 
This new material adds to the range of existing 2D materials commercially available from Versarien, including Nanene, a high purity, low defect graphene and Graphinks, a range of conductive inks.  The range is further supported by few layer graphene and graphene oxide powders suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
 
Commenting, Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien stated: "The introduction of Hexotene into our stable of 2D materials widens the focus of Versarien in delivering innovative solutions for industry.
 
"The characteristics of Hexotene, specifically with regard to electrical conductivity, show some markedly different properties to graphene.  This is particularly promising for combined projects using both graphene and boron nitride.
 
"The vast number of potential applications this material has to offer, makes it an exciting addition to our existing range of 2D materials."
 
 
Enquiries:
 




Versarien
 
Neill Ricketts, CEO
 
Chris Leigh, CFO
 


01242 269 122
 




WH Ireland (Nominated Advisor)     
 
Mike Coe
 
Ed Allsopp
 


0117 945 3470
 




IFC Advisory (Financial PR and IR)  
 
Tim Metcalfe
 
Graham Herring
 
Heather Armstrong


0203 934 6630
 




 
About Versarien
 
Versarien plc (AIM:VRS), is an advanced engineering materials group. Leveraging proprietary technology, the Group creates innovative engineering solutions for its clients in a diverse range of industries. Versarien has five subsidiaries operating under two divisions:
 
Graphene and Plastics
 
2-DTech Ltd, which specialises in the supply, characterisation and early stage development of graphene products. www.2-dtech.com
 
AAC Cyroma Ltd, which specialises in the supply of vacuum-formed and injection-moulded products to the automotive, construction, utilities and retail industry sectors. Using Versarien's existing graphene manufacturing capabilities, AAC will have the ability to produce graphene-enhanced plastic products.  www.aaccyroma.co.uk
 
Cambridge Graphene Ltd, which supplies novel inks based on graphene and related materials, using patented processes and develops graphene materials technology for licensing to manufacturers.  www.cambridgegraphene.com
 
Thermal and Hard Wear Products
 
Versarien Technologies Ltd. which has developed an additive process for creating advanced micro-porous metals targeting the thermal management industry and supplies extruded aluminium. www.versarien-technologies.co.uk
 
Total Carbide Ltd, a leading manufacturer in sintered tungsten carbide for applications in arduous environments such as the oil and gas industry. www.totalcarbide.com



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