NanoCrete presents its NanoJelly product as an admixture whose base of carbon atoms improves the fresh and hardened properties of pumped concrete; precast, gunite or shotcrete mixes; and, 3D-printed mortars or inks. NanoJelly is an advanced graphene gel that contains high concentrations of graphene nanoparticles in a safe, easy-to-use form. It optimizes material flow, reduces pump pressures, and minimizes rebound waste, while its unique formulation ensures even dispersion in concrete. The carbon nanoparticles have a plasticizing effect to help improve cement hydration and enhance long-term durability.
Regardless of its application in a cement-based mix, mortar or ink, a little graphene goes a long way. The thixotropic material exhibits concrete performance improvements using as little as 0.5 fluid ounces per yard. It is packaged in small balloons to be added into the mixer or pump hopper, or 5-gal. buckets outfitted with an automatic pump. NanoJelly is 5 percent graphene solids content, whereby each bucket can effectively dose over 700 yards of concrete.
“NanoJelly is the most convenient and cost-effective graphene innovation available for commercial applications today,” NanoCrete contends. “This jet-black non-Newtonian fluid is packed full of functionalized graphene, suspended in a hydrogel for easy and uniform dispersion wherever improved fresh and hardened properties are desired. NanoJelly is intended to maximize return on investment while helping lower global warming potential metrics on a concrete schedule.” — NanoCrete Inc., Aurora, Colo., 720/456-0473; www.nano-crete.com