Directa Plus PLC Acquisition of groundbreaking technology (3789X)
20 December 2023 - 6:00PM
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RNS Number : 3789X
Directa Plus PLC
20 December 2023
20 December 2023
Directa Plus plc
("Directa Plus", the "Group" or the "Company")
Landmark agreement to acquire groundbreaking technology for G+
graphene compounds
Directa Plus PLC, a leading producer and supplier of graphene
nanoplatelets based products for use in consumer and industrial
markets, has signed a landmark agreement with an Italian innovator
to acquire the proprietary know-how for a system capable of
preparing tailored graphene compounds for application initially in
Batteries and Polymers. The acquisition marks a strategic leap for
Directa Plus' positioning in the value chain, enabling the
provision of G+(R) technology and additional compounds in a single,
easily usable format for our customers in these markets.
The acquired know-how and technology enables dry encapsulation
of G+ graphene nanoplatelets into different compound carriers for
different exacting applications. This groundbreaking system is at
the forefront of technological innovation, offering unprecedented
industry advantages at low cost.
Key Advantages:
- Batteries: The technology enables the production of universal
graphene preparations, characterised by homogenous dispersion and
stability. This technology positions Directa Plus at the forefront
of supplying ready-to-use graphene preparations for battery
applications that demand simple, consistent, low cost
solutions.
- Polymers : The technology enables the production of a tailored
graphene-based compound that will be used as an additive for
polymers such as plastics and advanced polymers. This compound
allows a more homogeneous dispersion of graphene in the final
applications.
The global market for batteries and polymers is experiencing
significant growth, driven by technological advancements and
increasing demand for sustainable materials. The battery market
alone is projected to grow exponentially, fuelled by the increase
in demand for electric vehicles and the expansion of renewable
energy storage systems. Similarly, the polymer industry is evolving
with a focus on high-performance, sustainable materials, opening up
new opportunities for innovation and growth.
According to the report 'Global Markets for Graphene and Other
2D Materials 2023-2033' by Future Markets, the annual Compound
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of graphene demand for batteries and
composites is projected to exceed 25% from 2023 to 2033, reaching
over 2,000,000 kilograms of graphene in the battery industry and
nearly 3,500,000 kilograms in polymers. This signifies a
substantial future market opportunity for Directa Plus in these
sectors.
Commenting on this Giulio Cesareo, founder & CEO of Directa
Plus, said: "Batteries and polymers are two important future
markets for Directa Plus and whilst we continue to focus on our
core markets of Environmental Remediation and Textiles, it is
important to maintain development of these new G+ graphene
compounds. The acquired technology accelerates our route to market
by combining our proven G+(R) technology with a complementary
system to produce market ready low cost solutions for batteries and
polymers."
For further information please visit or contact:
Directa Plus plc +39 02 36714458
Giulio Cesareo, CEO
Giorgio Bonfanti, CFO
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated
Adviser and Joint Broker) +44 131 220 6939
Neil McDonald
Adam Rae
Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited
(Joint Broker) +44 20 7496 3069
Rick Thompson
Phil Davies
Alma Strategic Communications (Financial
PR Adviser) +44 20 3405 0205
Justine James directaplus@almastrategic.com
Hannah Campbell
Kinvara Verdon
Notes to Editors
Directa Plus (www.directa-plus.com) is one of the largest
producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in
consumer and industrial markets. The Company's graphene
manufacturing capability uses proprietary patented technology based
on a plasma super expansion process. Starting from natural
graphite, each step of Directa Plus' production process -
expansion, exfoliation and drying - creates graphene-based
materials and hybrid graphene materials ready for a variety of uses
and available in various forms such as powder, liquid and
paste.
This proprietary production process uses a physical process,
rather than a chemical process, to process graphite into pristine
graphene nanoplatelets, which enables Directa Plus to offer a
sustainable, non-toxic product, without unwanted by-products.
Directa Plus' products are made of hybrid graphene materials and
graphene nano-platelets. The products (marketed as G+(R)) have
multiple applications due to its properties. These G+(R) products
can be categorised into various families, with different products
being suitable for specific practical applications.
Directa Plus was established in 2005 and is based in Lomazzo
(Como, Italy) and has been listed on the AIM market of the London
Stock Exchange since May 2016. Directa Plus holds the Green Economy
Mark from London Stock Exchange which recognises companies that
contribute to the global green economy.
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