By Perpetuus Advanced Materials
Combining patented plasma technology with advanced AI to produce industrial scale graphenes and next generation nanomaterials
In parallel, Perpetuus is expanding its product development to include sustainable reinforcing materials such as recovered carbon black (rCB) and Tyre Derived Polymers (TDP), creating a new generation of graphene-enabled circular elastomers. The company is also developing graphene-enhanced synthetic rubber masterbatches to support global manufacturers seeking to reduce their environmental impact while elevating performance.
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This clean, solvent free process delivers high quality, surface functionalised graphene nanoplatelets at commercial volumes and competitive costs. At the core of our innovation is a patented DBD plasma treatment process. This technology modifies the surface chemistry of graphene nanoplatelets and other 2D materials, enabling precise functionalisation so they disperse uniformly and bond effectively with host matrices such as rubber, polymers, metals, and composites. Unlike traditional acid or solvent based methods, our plasma process is clean, chemical free, and zero toxic waste. It operates at low temperature and energy input, making it scalable and environmentally responsible. The result is consistent, high quality functionalised graphene, delivered at industrial scale to provide measurable performance gains across every application.
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Today, Perpetuus operates globally, supplying industrial quantities of graphene masterbatches and nanomaterials to partners in tyres, elastomers, coatings, fertilisers, metals, and lubricants. This approach shortens R&D cycles, ensures batch-to-batch consistency, and enables the rapid design of graphene masterbatches tailored to customer needs. The result is faster innovation, predictable performance, and scalable solutions for industrial partners.
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Perpetuus Advanced Materials introduces the first in its range of proprietary nano engineered graphene-enhanced masterbatch compounds, initially formulated specifically for the field of commercial, passenger and industrial tyre manufacturing sectors. The initial offering will be broadened to include other polymer/elastomer masterbatches suitable for industries such as hoses, seals, gaskets, V-belts, conveyor belts, etc. Using its environmentally friendly, plasma treatment process, Perpetuus graphenes are integrated into the masterbatch. The resultant masterbatch is now available in industrial quantities, allowing tyre manufacturers to integrate this breakthrough material into their existing production processes. Perpetuus’s unique graphene manufacturing process is environmentally safe by avoiding traditional wet acid, solvent, or surfactant treatments, eliminating the need for energy-intensive drying steps and the associated disposal of post-production toxic waste. Instead, the dry plasma process conserves energy, supports sustainable industrial scale production and aligns with the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing. Perpetuus’s graphene masterbatch formulation combines its surface-engineered, plasma-treated graphenes with natural rubber carbon black and other industry known functional fillers, creating an innovative base material for tyre and other rubber product manufacturing. Integrating Perpetuus’s graphene masterbatch into tyre tread formulations yields significant performance gains, with road testing showing up to a 40% reduction in tyre tread wear, together with improved overall handling and braking, particularly in the wet. The enhanced dispersion and bonding of ingredients in the masterbatch also reduces PM2.5 tyre wear particles released during road abrasion. A major step forward in reducing harmful particulates that contribute to air pollution. This innovation aligns with key regulatory goals, including the UK’s Clean Air Act 2022 and the EU Clean Air Policy, which secure citizens’ rights to clean air. Moreover, reducing tyre-derived particles and chemicals in roadway runoff has potential benefits for aquatic ecosystems and improving water quality of urban drainage systems. This graphene masterbatch comprises over 90% of the core ‘dry mix’ ingredients used in tyre production and is supplied in convenient pre-mixed 25 kg blocks. The masterbatch negates the need for components such as plasticizers, process oil (aromatic and aliphatic oils), compatibilizers, resins etc., which are currently used by tyre manufacturers. Many of these chemicals are known to be toxic, carrying significant health risks and have already been banned in many EU countries. Perpetuus’s masterbatch supports improved factory air quality, reducing the release of airborne ‘fly material’ commonly produced in current tyre manufacturing processes. This shift not only boosts the overall effectiveness of tyre formulations, but also improves occupational safety. Building on this success, in 2026 Perpetuus Advanced Materials is planning to launch its GRAPHENE C6 range of motorcycle and PCT tyres. Further graphene masterbatch formulations including Styrene Butadiene Rubber will be launched in 2026 for use in passenger car tyres. The adaptable nature of the masterbatch production process enables its extension to various other rubbers used within the elastomer industry, paving the way for sustainable advancements across multiple sectors.
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