California-based Premier Graphene Inc. is demonstrating the potential of graphene—a form of the element carbon observed at the nanoscale level—to revolutionize building materials used in infrastructure projects worldwide. Company engineers have showcased the quality of graphene enhanced concrete mixtures in recent investigations. Their findings point to an unparalleled improvement in cement performance, leading to finished concrete of superior performance. When measured against conventional alternatives, engineers find that graphene-infused binder exhibits enhanced strength and quicker set times, netting considerable cost savings on large-scale construction projects.
Premier Graphene recently entered a joint venture with cement-wise Clear Asset Holdings, a Houston-based start-up under retired British Petroleum V.P. Drew Sickinger. The strategic partnership represents a significant step toward bringing graphene enhanced materials to a broader market, combining Premier Graphene’s cutting-edge technology with Clear Asset Holdings’ manufacturing prowess.
“I believe Premier Graphene will lead the way with this breakthrough. We plan on attacking the carbon footprint left behind by the construction industry, while at the same time offering a solution that will be cost-effective in construction projects with great savings to concrete companies,” says President Pedro Mendez. — Premier Graphene Inc., Imperial Valley, Calif.