Sparc reports benefits from ecosparc graphene coatings

Technology development company Sparc Technologies has reported positive results from thermal-cycling resistance testing of its ecosparc graphene-enriched coatings.

The company, which is also developing green hydrogen production technology, reported significant reduction in cracking when utilising ecosparc compared to coatings without the additive.

Previously Sparc has reported significant anti-corrosive enhancements over typical coatings.

Sparc general manager – graphene Dr Denis Wright said: “This is an excellent set of results that has furthered our understanding of the performance of ecosparc in protective coatings.

“It imparts benefits as a raw material that increases coating longevity, long-term asset protection, provides cost savings and importantly improves overall sustainability.

“These results will further support and advance our commercialisation efforts.”

Sparc said the recent testing showed that the inclusion of ecosparc functioned as a highly effective shock absorber, substantially reducing initial damage to a paint system resulting from cracking through 90 degree centigrade temperature cycles.

“Coatings enriched with ecospark not only diminish corrosion in the presence of damage but, crucially, are also exceptionally effective in averting the initial occurrence of cracking

“…Sparc is currently conducting life-cycle analysis to quantify these benefits to asset owners”

Sparc commissioned its ecospark production facility in March.

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