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Fire resistant composites & coatings

Reduced Graphene Oxide and functionalized Graphene Oxide can form a thermal barrier that significantly reduces heat transfer, enhancing a material's ability to protect against heat and flames

 We specialize in the production of graphene materials suitable for the development of high-performing fire resistant composites and coatings.

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Boost fire resistance of composites and coatings with graphene

Graphene’s impact

Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) and Graphene Oxide (GO)-based composites can enhance flame resistance of polymers, conducting polymers, metal matrices, carbon–carbon matrices, natural fibers and protective surfaces. Their integration into both structural materials and surface treatments leads to significant improvements in flame retardancy, mechanical strength, and thermal stability.

The versatility of graphene-based materials allows for their application across a broad spectrum of industries, including:

  • Aerospace

  • Building and construction

  • Electronics and energy storage

  • Automotive

  • Protective clothing

  • Maritime

An eco friendly alternative

Traditional flame-retardant additives for textile contain halogens and phosphorus and when released into the environment, they can be harmful and toxic for people, animals, and nature.

GrapheneOxide can be applied as coating on textile fibres, then reduced to form a layer of reduced Graphene Oxide that effectively dissipates heat and gives improved flame-retardant properties to the fibers.

Check out our Insight and the slideshow below to learn more.

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Enhance textile fire safety with Graphene Oxide coatings

  • Illustration showing a firefighter spraying water with text stating "Flame retardant fabrics contain toxic additives based on chloride, bromide, and phosphorus." A magnifying glass highlights the chemical symbols Cl, Br, and P, with the word "BUT..."

  • Diagram demonstrating the process of coating fabrics with graphene oxide and reducing them to create graphene-coated textiles, with text stating, "With Graphene Oxide you can easily coat various fabrics and then reduce it to get graphene-coated textiles." The diagram features a droplet, arrowed fabric layers, and a visual progression from coated to coated textiles.

  • Illustration highlighting flame retardant textiles that dissipate heat efficiently. The image shows a flame next to a piece of purple fabric with heat arrows, accompanied by text stating "These textiles are flame retardant and dissipate heat

  • Illustration showing items suitable for flame retardant fabrics, with text "PERFECT FOR" followed by a list: safety clothes, airplane and train seats, curtains in theaters, and carpets. The image includes icons of a seat, a safety jacket.

  • Illustration showcasing a smart fabric shirt with text "WITH COOL ADD-ONS SUCH AS Electrical conductivity that enables the creation of smart fabrics." The image features a high-tech shirt with circuitry patterns.

  • Illustration showing athletes with text "AND EVEN Thermal conductivity that effectively dissipates heat in sporting clothes." The image features silhouettes of people playing soccer, basketball, and tennis.

  • Advertisement for GOX™ Graphene Oxide featuring a bottle of the product. The text reads "Ignite your innovation with graphene oxide!" on a dark background with the product prominently displayed.

Let’s collaborate!

At LayerOne we’re seeking partners for integrating graphene and graphene oxide into coatings and composites to enhance their fire-resistance.

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Supporting SDG 9 and 11

Graphene-enhanced composites and coatings support SDG 9 by enabling resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial innovation, and they contribute to SDG 11 by promoting safer, more sustainable urban environments through fire-resistant and energy-efficient materials. Their application across diverse industries can lead to the creation of more durable and less resource-intensive infrastructure.

LayerOne develops graphene oxide solutions tailor made for fire resistant composites.

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