Sparc Technologies begins graphene additive manufacture

Sparc Technologies has commissioned the company’s ecosparc graphene additive commercial production facility.

The state of the art facility enables Sparc to produce commercial quantities of its ecosparc graphene additive product for use in the global coatings industry, composites and other graphene additive applications.

Sparc Technologies Executive Chairman Stephen Hunt said: “Sparc is delighted to be in the strong position whereby it is now able to produce ecosparc product in commercial grades and quantities, which enables us to provide product for global coatings and composites companies, as well as for the domestic market.

“This is very significant as it is an important step on the path to commercialisation.”

Sparc Technologies is also developing battery anode materials and in joint venture is developing a photocatalyctic production technology for green hydrogen.

The company said the company was undertaking evaluations with potential global end users of the new additives with results from these evaluations expected in Q3 and Q4 CY23 respectively.

In parallel, the company is pursuing opportunities to target Australian coatings companies that are looking to enhance the anti-corrosive and environmental performance of their products, with the addition of ecosparc.

ecosparc can also be incorporated into composites and other bulk materials to improve environmental
outcomes.

Sparc is also engaged with product trials for global and domestic companies in these markets.

Meanwhile Sparc Managing Director Mike Bartels has also announced his resignation effective immediately.

The board thanked Bartels who it said had over the last two years played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the company’s strategy.

Further reading:
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SPARC REPORTS PROGRESS ON BATTERY MATERIALS PROJECT WITH QUT

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