Astra Polymers, a key player in the Middle Eastern plastics masterbatch sector, has announced a collaboration with British climate technology startup Levidian. This partnership aims to exploit the potential of graphene-enhanced products, targeting primarily the automotive industry and other rapidly evolving sectors. By merging Levidian’s cutting-edge graphene production capabilities with Astra Polymers’ expanding portfolio, the collaboration seeks to spearhead the adoption of more sustainable and high-performance plastic materials in the region.
The collaboration with Astra Polymers is part of a broader movement gaining momentum in various industries to integrate graphene into everyday products. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice, boasts remarkable properties, including exceptional strength, conductivity, and thermal efficiency. Levidian has developed a unique process known as LOOP, which not only captures carbon from methane before combustion but also produces high-quality graphene. This means that the environmental impact of graphene production can be mitigated, making it a more viable option for manufacturers aiming to reduce their carbon footprints.
Levidian has formed additional partnerships to further incorporate graphene into diverse applications. Recently, they announced a collaboration with Graphmatech, aiming to develop polymer solutions for the hydrogen sector and high-growth industries. The synergy between Levidian’s LOOP technology and Graphmatech’s Aros Graphene® is positioned to produce high-performance polymer-graphene composites crucial for applications such as pipelines and hydrogen pressure vessels. The potential for graphene in this context is significant: it has been shown to reduce hydrogen gas leakage by as much as 83%. The pursuit of these technologies is not confined to the UK; both companies are focusing on establishing a manufacturing presence in the Middle East, where the demand for innovative materials is rapidly increasing.
Levidian’s work with graphene also extends to the automotive sector, where they have unveiled an innovative prototype tyre that blends net-zero graphene with carbon black. Displayed at the recent Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, this tyre incorporates a new tread formulation designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Testing results indicate a reduction of rolling resistance by around 23%, which could translate into fuel savings of up to 3-4% for heavy goods vehicles. As Ellie Galanis, Levidian’s Director of Commercial Development, highlighted, this advancement could save UK operators over £300 million annually on fuel, while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions by nearly half a million tonnes.
Meanwhile, another collaboration with Adamant Composites aims at enhancing composite materials using Levidian’s sustainable graphene. This joint effort explores the integration of graphene into various formulations including fabrics, resins, and coatings targeted at sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. The anticipated benefits of incorporating graphene extend beyond performance improvements; they promise to facilitate innovative processing methods that could revolutionise material applications across multiple industries.
Collectively, these developments underscore a significant momentum shift toward sustainable, graphene-enhanced materials across industries, with collaborations like the one between Levidian and Astra Polymers poised to lead the charge in reshaping the landscape of materials technology for a greener future. As these ventures unfold, the potential for graphene to transform traditional manufacturing processes and product performance continues to grow, promising not only economic savings but also substantial environmental benefits.
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- https://www.levidian.com/recent-press2/levidian-and-graphmatech-partner-to-advance-graphene-applications-for-a-clean-hydrogen-future-and-beyond – Levidian and Graphmatech have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop graphene-based polymer solutions for the hydrogen sector and other high-growth industries. Levidian’s LOOP technology captures carbon from methane before combustion, producing clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene. Graphmatech’s Aros Graphene® enables efficient integration of graphene into materials like metals and polymers, enhancing properties such as strength and conductivity. The partnership aims to accelerate the market adoption of graphene by combining Levidian’s graphene production capabilities with Graphmatech’s dispersion technology to manufacture high-performance polymer-graphene composites for industrial applications, including pipelines and hydrogen pressure vessels, where graphene has been shown to reduce hydrogen gas leakage by up to 83%. Product development will be carried out in the UK and Sweden, with significant scope for growth in the Middle East, where both companies have established a presence in Abu Dhabi. Levidian is also working to identify the location for a new production and delivery centre in the region, expected to create around 100 professional and manufacturing roles alongside a further 150 indirect jobs. Ian Hopkins, CCO of Levidian, emphasized the importance of developing high-performance, sustainable products for safely storing and transporting hydrogen, while Dr. Mamoun Taher, Founder and CTO of Graphmatech, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to revolutionize materials for a sustainable future by combining expertise in graphene-infused materials with Levidian’s innovative LOOP technology.
- https://www.levidian.com/recent-press2/levidian-partners-with-composite-leader-adamant – Levidian Nanosystems and Adamant Composites Limited have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to collaborate on enhancing composite materials with Levidian’s unique graphene. Over the next three years, the two companies will work together to incorporate Levidian’s sustainable graphene in a range of composite materials. Levidian uses plasma chemistry to crack methane into hydrogen and graphene, resulting in graphene with minimal batch-to-batch variation and a positive environmental impact. The addition of graphene to composite materials and components is expected to improve process times and augment physical properties. The JDA will focus on the unique properties of graphene, allowing innovative processing methods and applications in advanced composites. Together, the companies will develop fabrics, pre-preg, resin, adhesives, and coatings that address challenges in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and wind energy. John Hartley, CEO of Levidian, expressed confidence in the strong applications of graphene in composites and the potential for significant performance and efficiency gains through collaboration with Adamant. Antonios Vavouliotis, Managing Director of Adamant Composites, highlighted the company’s investment in industrializing new technologies and the excitement of partnering with Levidian to unlock the potential of graphene for lightweight and sustainable composite material solutions.
- https://www.levidian.com/recent-press2/levidian-unveils-graphene-enhanced-prototype-truck-tyre – Levidian has unveiled its first prototype truck tyre, combining net-zero graphene with carbon black in a new tread formulation that could lead to greener, higher-performance tyres. Launched at the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, the graphene-enhanced natural rubber and butadiene rubber tyre tread compound has shown significant improvements in mechanical and dynamic properties. Independent testing by the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) demonstrated that adding Levidian’s net-zero graphene can reduce rolling resistance by approximately 23%. Initial results also indicated potential for reduced compound density, allowing for lighter tyres overall. These advancements could lead to substantial improvements in fuel efficiency of 3-4%. Levidian’s graphene is produced as part of a unique decarbonisation solution called LOOP, enabling tyre producers to reduce emissions in their manufacturing processes and products through the production of clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene, which can be used as a reinforcing, tread-grade carbon filler. Ellie Galanis, Director of Commercial Development for Levidian, emphasized the mission to help industry decarbonise and the excitement of sharing the prototype tyre alongside testing results with TARRC. By deploying this technology, HGV operators could achieve improvements in fuel economy of at least 3%, resulting in annual savings of over £300 million on fuel and a reduction in emissions of almost half a million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for UK operators alone.
- https://www.graphene-info.com/levidian-unveils-graphene-enhanced-prototype-truck-tire – Levidian has unveiled its first prototype truck tire, combining graphene with carbon black in a new tread formulation. Launched at the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, the graphene-enhanced natural rubber and butadiene rubber tire tread compound has shown significant improvements in mechanical and dynamic properties. Independent testing by the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) demonstrated that adding Levidian’s ‘net zero graphene’ can reduce rolling resistance by around 23%. Initial results also indicated potential for reduced compound density, allowing for lighter tires overall. These advancements could lead to substantial improvements in fuel efficiency of 3-4%. Levidian’s graphene is produced as part of a unique decarbonization solution called LOOP, enabling tire producers to reduce emissions in their manufacturing processes and products through the production of clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene, which can be used as a reinforcing, tread-grade carbon filler. Ellie Galanis, Director of Commercial Development for Levidian, emphasized the mission to help industry decarbonize and the excitement of sharing the prototype tire alongside testing results with TARRC. By deploying this technology, HGV operators could achieve improvements in fuel economy of at least 3%, resulting in annual savings of over £300 million on fuel and a reduction in emissions of almost half a million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for UK operators alone.
- https://www.graphene-info.com/levidian-and-graphmatech-partner-advance-graphene-applications-clean-hydrogen – Levidian and Graphmatech have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop graphene-based polymer solutions for the hydrogen sector and other high-growth industries. Levidian’s LOOP technology captures carbon from methane before combustion, producing clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene. Graphmatech’s Aros Graphene® enables efficient integration of graphene into materials like metals and polymers, enhancing properties such as strength and conductivity. The partnership aims to accelerate the market adoption of graphene by combining Levidian’s graphene production capabilities with Graphmatech’s dispersion technology to manufacture high-performance polymer-graphene composites for industrial applications, including pipelines and hydrogen pressure vessels, where graphene has been shown to reduce hydrogen gas leakage by up to 83%. Product development will be carried out in the UK and Sweden, with significant scope for growth in the Middle East, where both companies have established a presence in Abu Dhabi. Levidian is also working to identify the location for a new production and delivery centre in the region, expected to create around 100 professional and manufacturing roles alongside a further 150 indirect jobs. Ian Hopkins, CCO of Levidian, emphasized the importance of developing high-performance, sustainable products for safely storing and transporting hydrogen, while Dr. Mamoun Taher, Founder and CTO of Graphmatech, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to revolutionize materials for a sustainable future by combining expertise in graphene-infused materials with Levidian’s innovative LOOP technology.
- https://www.h2-view.com/story/levidian-and-graphmatech-partner-to-strengthen-hydrogen-infrastructure-with-graphene-technology/2123133.article/ – Levidian and Graphmatech have entered a strategic collaboration to combine Levidian’s patented LOOP technology with Graphmatech’s Aros Graphene to strengthen hydrogen infrastructure using graphene technology. Levidian’s LOOP technology captures carbon from methane before combustion, producing clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene. Graphmatech’s Aros Graphene enables efficient integration of graphene into materials like metals and polymers, enhancing properties such as strength and conductivity. The partnership aims to accelerate the market adoption of graphene by combining Levidian’s graphene production capabilities with Graphmatech’s dispersion technology to manufacture high-performance polymer-graphene composites for industrial applications, including pipelines and hydrogen pressure vessels, where graphene has been shown to reduce hydrogen gas leakage by up to 83%. Product development will be carried out in the UK and Sweden, with significant scope for growth in the Middle East, where both companies have established a presence in Abu Dhabi. Levidian is also working to identify the location for a new production and delivery centre in the region, expected to create around 100 professional and manufacturing roles alongside a further 150 indirect jobs. Ian Hopkins, CCO of Levidian, emphasized the importance of developing high-performance, sustainable products for safely storing and transporting hydrogen, while Dr. Mamoun Taher, Founder and CTO of Graphmatech, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to revolutionize materials for a sustainable future by combining expertise in graphene-infused materials with Levidian’s innovative LOOP technology.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative appears to be original, with no prior publications found. The earliest known publication date for similar content is March 20, 2025, when Levidian and Graphmatech announced a partnership to advance graphene applications for a clean hydrogen future. ([levidian.com](https://www.levidian.com/recent-press2/levidian-and-graphmatech-partner-to-advance-graphene-applications-for-a-clean-hydrogen-future-and-beyond?utm_source=openai)) This suggests that the content is fresh and not recycled. The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified. The narrative includes updated data and new material, justifying a higher freshness score. No similar content was found published more than 7 days earlier. The report does not appear to be republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks. The content is original and timely.
Quotes check
Score:
10
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No direct quotes were identified in the provided narrative. The absence of quotes suggests that the content may be original or exclusive. However, without specific quotes to verify, this assessment is based on the overall structure and content of the report.
Source reliability
Score:
7
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The narrative originates from lovegraphene.com, a website associated with Levidian Nanosystems. While Levidian is a known entity in the graphene industry, the website’s association with the company may indicate a potential bias. The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. However, the lack of independent verification from other reputable sources reduces the overall reliability score.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims made in the narrative are plausible and align with Levidian’s known activities and partnerships. The report mentions collaborations with Graphmatech and Adamant Composites, which are consistent with Levidian’s recent initiatives. The absence of supporting details from other reputable outlets is noted, but the content’s consistency with known information supports its plausibility. No inconsistencies in language or tone were identified.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative appears to be original and timely, with no prior publications found. The content is consistent with Levidian’s known activities and partnerships. However, the lack of independent verification from other reputable sources and the association with Levidian’s own website reduce the overall reliability score. Given these factors, the overall assessment is a ‘PASS’ with medium confidence.
