American Graphite Technologies Inc. Announces Independent 3rd Party Graphene/Bucky Paper Test Results From CTI Nanotechnologi...
June 26 2013 - 10:04AM
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American Graphite Technologies Inc. ("AGIN" or the "Company")
(OTCBB: AGIN) and (BERLIN: A8G) (WKN:A1KBDQ/ISIN:US02640K1079) is
pleased to announce it has received independent test results in
regard to its project with CTI Nanotechnologies LLC ("CTI").
CTI Nanotechnologies LLC (CTI) continues its development work on
its hybrid bucky/graphene paper formulations and advanced coating
technology and has made pre-production quality, highly conductive,
flexible and mechanically stable self-supporting membrane samples
consisting of assemblies of carbon nanotubes (CNT's), and graphene
nano-platelets (GNP's) refined from mined graphite and other nano
components. Independent analysis has confirmed that the materials
are conductive, stable and processable on an industrial scale. The
results are an important step in determining CTI's product's
physical properties. The baseline test results confirm the
direction of their current research/testing and provides valuable
insight into process refinement & optimization for specific
applications.
The hybrid paper has a surface area of 116m²/g at 100um
thickness with a reported resistivity of < 350 milli ohms at
100um thickness. Analysis was carried out EMSL of Cinnaminson, New
Jersey and University of Vermont labs in Burlington, Vermont.
Surface area is important as the amount of surface area will impact
performance in an electrode, how well an area dissipates heat &
the potential to be used in other applications. Resistivity values
are a key metric regarding the conductivity of graphene paper for
electronic purposes. The lower the resistivity and the higher the
surface area, the better the performance will be for specialized
electronic applications.
CTI is currently in the process of assembling an advanced
continuous forming and coating line with the potential to produce
its hybrid bucky/graphene paper up to 36" wide and could process it
at speeds up to 50-100 ft. of membrane per minute. The advanced
nano component composites membranes will provide components for a
range of applications such as heat sinks, illumination material for
displays, electro static dissipation, & electromagnetic
shielding.
The next step for testing will be Thermogravimetric Analysis
("TGA") and thermal conductivity measurements for heat sinks or
thermal heat dissipation.
CTI has now committed to the next development stage to enhance
the electro active surface area to provide advanced application
opportunities in the respect of efficient electrode support. The
material can then be independently accessed for a variety of high
value end uses such as glucose sensor applications through to high
performance electrodes for advanced energy storage
applications.
"We are very excited about the current test results for CTI
Nanotechnologies graphene/bucky paper," stated Rick Walchuk, CEO.
"These results are another step towards commercial production on a
large scale and an opportunity for marketing to begin before the
end of the year."
About the American Graphite Technologies Inc.
and CTI Technologies LLC Agreement On January 25th, 2013, the
Company announced it has entered into a license agreement with a
private US company CTI Nanotechnologies LLC ("CTI") to further the
development and commercialization of Graphene Paper. American
Graphite has provided its initial funding as laid out in the
agreement with CTI and will provide updates as they occur. CTI is
working on the development and commercialization of Graphene Paper.
The initial funding received by CTI from the Company will be used
to acquire test and manufacturing equipment to enhance CTI's
existing facility located in Vermont with the goal of developing a
prototype production machine that makes Graphene Paper in larger
and more affordable sizes than currently available.
For more information visit the website at
www.americangraphitetech.com
About American Graphite Technologies Inc.
American Graphite Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: AGIN) is a mineral
exploration and technology development company that is listed on a
US Stock Exchange where the Company's ticker symbol is AGIN and on
the Berlin Stock Exchange under the following symbol: A8G
(WKN:A1KBDQ/ISIN:US02640K1079). By concentrating on securing
graphite mining opportunities and the commercialization of graphene
specific proprietary technology methods, management is seeking to
bring profitable opportunities and maximize shareholder value.
Graphene has been described as the "miracle material" of the 21st
Century and is believed to be stronger than steel and more
conductive than copper while being flexible, making it plausible as
a replacement over silicon possibly leading to thinner, faster,
cheaper, more flexible devices including power sources. Since
graphene comes from the carbon atom it is abundant and cheap. In
2010 the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Andre Geim and
Konstantin Novoselov for groundbreaking experiments regarding
graphene. Advances in alternative energy technologies are driving
demand for strategic metals like graphite that have recently
evolved from industrial demands to include high tech uses as
nations focus on encouraging the development of new domestic
markets for clean and efficient energy alternatives, smart grid
infrastructure and military capabilities.
Safe Harbor: Pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21B of the Exchange Act of 1934, any statements that express or
involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations,
beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals and assumptions of
future events or performance are not statements of historical fact
and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements
are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time
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"believes," or statements indicating certain actions such as "may,"
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certain assumptions, including those described in this release.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties, including the timely development and market
acceptance of products, services, and technologies, competitive
market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the
ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to
reduce operating expenses and other factors. The actual results
that the Company achieves may differ materially from any
forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.
American Graphite Technologies Inc. does not undertake any
responsibility to update the "forward-looking" statements contained
in this news release.
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