Graphene dispersions that enhance barrier, corrosion, mechanical, and conductivity performance in industrial paints and coatings – without changing existing formulation systems. 6 Performance areas enhanced by Genable dispersions Low Loading levels required — high aspect ratio maximizes efficiency Easy Drop-in to new and existing coating formulations How it works Graphene nanoplatelets and graphitized carbon dispersions — safe, easy, powerful. Universal Matter's Genable dispersions can be easily incorporated into high-performance coatings including epoxy and polyurethane industrial paints. UMI is uniquely positioned to offer a broad range of graphene morphologies, levels of functionality, and particle sizes — enabling product optimization for any target application. The result: significant performance enhancements across mechanical, barrier, thermal, and electrical conductivity properties in both new and existing paints and coatings systems. Anti-Corrosion Extends the life of industrial coatings as a complementary additive. Excellent results as a stand-alone inhibitor or in synergy with existing corrosion protection systems. Barrier Coatings Platelet structure creates a tortuous diffusion path for gas and moisture molecules, extending barrier performance. Graphene's molecular structure is inherently impermeable to most gases and liquids. Mechanical Enhancement Interactions with the resin enable increased tensile properties, toughness, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance in finished paints. Chemical Resistance Comprehensive data shows less blistering, improved gloss retention, and greater Shore hardness when graphene is incorporated into high-performance coatings. Conductivity 2D graphene nanoplatelets enable thermally conductive materials that dissipate heat build-up and facilitate rapid heat transfer from critical components. Car Care Large surface area, barrier performance, low density, and mechanical strength make Genable nanoplatelets ideal for superior waxes, polishes, and detailing products. Extended asset lifespan longer-lasting higher-performing coatings Improved safety maintains structural integrity Environmental protection prevents leaks and contamination Broad morphology range optimized per target application Lifecycle cost savings reduced maintenance and replacement
Graphene-enhanced composites for aerospace, automotive, energy, and water treatment-developed through the EU's GIANCE consortium alongside Stellantis, Airbus, and other global leaders. GIANCE Consortium Universal Matter awarded a position in the EU's elite graphene composites consortium. The Graphene Alliance for Sustainable Multifunctional Materials to Tackle Environmental Challenges (GIANCE) is developing the next generation of affordable, eco-friendly, lightweight, and recyclable materials based on graphene and related substances. UMI is a consortium member alongside Stellantis, Airbus, Nanoprom, Eurecat, and other leading institutions. The project develops multifunctional composites, coatings, foams, and membranes with enhanced thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties — enabling applications from aerospace infusion-grade composites to hydrogen storage tanks for the clean energy economy. Aerospace Composites Infusion-grade thermoset resins with enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, impact resistance, and structural integrity for aerospace applications. Hydrogen Storage Tanks Graphene-enhanced composite pressure vessels for hydrogen storage — critical infrastructure for the hydrogen economy. Improved permeability resistance and structural performance. Automotive Lightweighting Significant weight reduction in automotive structures — particularly relevant as EV adoption demands lower vehicle mass without sacrificing crash performance. Energy & Water Treatment Graphene-enabled membranes and structural components for energy systems and water treatment infrastructure — improved durability and chemical resistance. GIANCE Impact Targets - Develop and validate highly innovative sustainable materials across 11 use cases - Achieve up to 30% improvement in environmental performance - Significant weight reduction and energy efficiency in transport - Elevate EU leadership in GRM-based advanced materials globally - Circular economy approach — enhance recyclability across all applications - Optimize manufacturing processes for resource efficiency Consortium Partners Include Universal Matter · Eurecat · Dawn · BCMaterials · Nanoprom · Stellantis · Airbus · FORTH · TNO · IOH-ISP · Carllire
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Breaking the magic triangle trade-off – improving all three key tire performance characteristics simultaneously, using graphene derived from waste tire carbon. ~20–40% Reduction in abrasion losses — fewer micro-plastic emissions ~10% Fuel economy improvement via reduced rolling resistance 1.47B Tires produced globally per year — massive addressable market 6 mt Tire wear micro-plastics entering the environment annually The magic triangle challenge Tire performance is a three-way trade-off. Genable Rubber addresses all three corners at once. Every tire compound designer works within the "magic triangle": Wear Resistance, Rolling Resistance (fuel efficiency), and Wet Traction. Improving one typically degrades another. Graphene's unique combination of mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and surface chemistry allows Genable Rubber to improve all three simultaneously — a genuine paradigm shift. Additionally, carbon from used tires can become a carbon feedstock for the Flash Joule Heating process — creating a true circular economy: waste tires in, high-performance graphene out, re-incorporated into new tires. Key benefits - Reduce abrasion losses by 20–40% — enables reduction in airborne micro-contaminants - Reduce rolling resistance and improve fuel economy ~10% — without losses in traction - Improve modulus, tear strength, and heat dissipation - No negative impact on wet/dry traction or other mechanical performance characteristics - Benefits delivered using graphene derived from waste tire carbon — circular economy - Applicable across diverse applications: Tires Hoses Belts gaskets seals Footwear Floor Mats EV Tailwind EVs weigh 22–35% more than ICE counterparts, accelerating tire wear significantly. This makes improved abrasion resistance not just a performance benefit — it's becoming a market requirement as EV adoption scales. Magic Triangle — What Genable Improves Wear Resistance ~20–40% abrasion Fuel Efficiency ~10% improvement Wet Traction No negative impact
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