Polish graphene could revolutionize the yacht and aviation industry
Source: Fotolia / Dariusz T. Oczkowicz
Polish company AGP, which manufactures high-quality graphene, together with Lodz University of Technology will develop components (water desalination systems, energy storage systems, composite materials) that may revolutionize the production of yachts and aircrafts.
AGP and a group of scientists from Lodz University of Technology are launching a research project that concerns a system allowing for the production of photovoltaic solar energy and its storage in high-performance batteries and capacitors. The invention can be used to design innovative power systems for boats and aircrafts.
The company is also working on using graphene for the production of flexible and durable composites, which are used, for example, in the production of sailboat masts and hull parts, as well as parts of aircrafts.
"We intend to develop a globally innovative technology for manufacturing fibre-graphene sheets for reinforcement of composites with layered structures. Graphene used in this way in composites will allow to reduce weight of multiple components while maintaining or even increasing their strength and flexibility" - explained in an interview with PAP Chairman of the Board of AGP, Maciej Gałązka.
On the basis of their graphene, the company plans to begin production of membranes for seawater desalination that can be used in water installations of ocean yachts.
"We intend to use a method consisting in pouring salt water through a thin HSMG graphene membrane with holes with a diameter of ~1 nm. They are large enough for water molecules to pass, but small enough to stop the molecules of salt" - said Gałązka.
"We believe that in the near future HSMG graphene will solve the problem of drinking water, also in ocean sailing" - argued Piotr Przybysławski from AGP.
The basis for the development of innovative solutions for the industry is HSMG - High Strength Metallurgical Graphene - developed by AGP based on the proprietary, patented process.
"This graphene is produced on thin metal - it can be freely processed and transferred to other surfaces. No other company uses similar technology to produce graphene, which gives it unique properties" - explained Prof. Piotr Kula, vice-rector for innovation at Lodz University of Technology, one of the founders of Advanced Graphene Products.
Already today AGP marks its presence in the sailing community - the unit sponsored by the company will participate Polish Championship Delphia24 One Desing, Delphia Cup 2015, which will be held on August 6-9 in the waters of the Gulf of Gdańsk in Sopot.
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