Graphene-Reinforced Thermoplastic Masterbatches Launched

A series of graphene thermoplastic masterbatches has been developed and launched by Colloids Ltd, the UK’s largest masterbatch supplier and part of Israel’s Tosaf Group (U.S. office in Bessemer, N.C.). Over the past years, Colloids has been collaborating with the UK’s National Graphene Institute in Manchester,

The new Graphanced series of graphene masterbatches include base resins such as polyolefins, PS, SAN, nylons 6 and 66, PET, PBT, PC, EMA, TPEs and TPUs. According to a Colloids source, higher-end polymers such as PEEK and PPS are next in its development efforts. Graphene has gained widespread interest due to its unique properties. It’s the thinnest imaginable material at one atom thick but also the strongest. It also has exceptional mechanical properties (stiffness > diamond, strength = 130 Gpa) plus outstanding electrical and thermal conductivity, to name just a few.

Colloids has been working on its graphene R&D for over seven years, extensively collaborating with the world's top graphene producers analyzing the different quality and grades. This work has enabled the formulation of novel polymer composites using this remarkable 2D material, enabling Colloids to now be able to offer custom solutions to its global customers.

Building from his previous knowledge and expertise obtained during his PhD studies in nanomaterials and nanocomposite formulations, Colloids new product development manager Marios Michailidis has been instrumental in creating Colloids Graphanced Solutions. Said Michailidis, "Working on this project has not been without its challenges, but we are proud to have achieved some remarkable developments in this field and are now working with major customers in the commercialization of these products.” 

The company has plans to build a graphene-masterbatch facility in North America. Meanwhile, interested parties can contact Colloids North American sales manager Nick Walker at 713-703-1965; nick_walker@colloids.com.