Concrete and Cement
Graphene Applications for Strength and Sustainability
Reinforces cement and concrete at ultra-low graphene loadings - boosting strength, speeding build times, reducing cement demand, and refining pore structure for greater durability. Tunable flow for precision applications and a lower overall carbon footprint round out a stronger, more sustainable material from the ground up.
MARKET OVERVIEW
Concrete is the second-most consumed product on Earth. It is a versatile and widely used material composed of cement, aggregates (such as sand and gravel) and water and other additives and mixtures.
$550 BILLION MARKET SIZE
Over 2 billion tons of concrete are consumed every year and that amount is expected to grow at 8% per year, driven by infrastructure demand fueled by growing populations and replacing older structures.
Features and Benefits of Concrete and Cement with Graphene
Boosts mortar compressive strength by over 70% within the first few days of curing at dosages as low as 0.02%, with grains of 5% to 35% still holding a later curing ages – plus up to 22% early-age flexural strength improvement.
Speeds early-stage strength development, shortening formwork removal times and accelerating construction cycles across cast, sprayed, and printed cement applications.
Tunes yield stress and viscosity at ultra-low loadings – preventing slumping in 3D-printed layers and holding pump ability steady in oil-well cement slurries, even as early strength climbs.
Cuts cement content by up to 20% in concrete while preserving long-term structural integrity.
Refines pore structure and lowers critical pore size, restricting water and gas ingress into the matrix – reducing corrosion risk to embedded rebar and resistance to freeze-thaw damage over the structure’s lifespan.
Stacks savings from every angle – less cement per unit of strength, faster cure times that free up formwork and equipment sooner, longer service life with fewer repairs, and a more efficient graphene production process – compounding into a smaller footprint than conventional concrete and cement.