03.28.23
In February of this year, Graphene Flagship associated member Graphenest and manufacturing company Hubron International entered a new strategic partnership. Their shared aim is to explore the development and commercialization of graphene-based polymer masterbatch and compounds with unprecedented electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance for electronic enclosures manufacturing.
This new product line will start with a graphene-based thermoplastic suitable to be implemented as an EMI shielding solution in medium-high and high frequencies (for 5G and beyond).
The agreement brings together Graphenest’s knowledge around graphene production, the development of shielding products, and IP expertise, and Hubron International’s expertise as a specialist in black masterbatch and conductive polymers for Electric and Electronics parts.
An associated member of the Graphene Flagship since 2017, Graphenest is a nanotechnology company that has been involved in multiple pioneering endeavors – including the partnering project NeuroStimSpinal, which has been developing materials for the recovery of spinal cord injuries.
Graphenest provides automotive and electronics sectors with conductive graphene-based EMI shielding solutions. Its primary objective is to replace metals with cost-effective, ultralightweight, and sustainable conductive coatings and plastic systems.
Hubron International is a leading global specialist in masterbatch. They have an extensive portfolio of specialist grades including conductive compounds, engineering masterbatches, specialist polymers, additive masterbatches with graphene, graphite and other materials to improve end-product properties and performance.
“The usage of polymeric compounds based on graphene that can effectively shield high concentrations of microwaves and millimeter waves (5G/6G) will be crucial in the near future,” said Bruno Figueiredo, Graphenest’s co-CEO.