Versarien PLC Successful Cementene precast concrete trials
17 Maggio 2023 - 8:00AM
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Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Successful Cementene(TM) precast concrete trials
Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering
group, is pleased to provide an update on the trials of Versarien's
water-based graphene admixture, Cementene(TM) in precast concrete
mixes that have been carried out by Banagher Precast Concrete
Limited ("Banagher"), a precast concrete manufacturer and supplier
of precast concrete products to the civil engineering and
construction industries throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Company is pleased to report that preliminary results from
the work undertaken by Banagher have demonstrated that 20% of
ordinary Portland cement ("OPC") can be removed from Banagher's
typical precast concrete mix when Cementene(TM) is added, whilst
maintaining the compression strength of the concrete. These initial
results demonstrate the significant potential to reduce CO(2)
emissions without impacting the performance of the concrete.
The production of 1 kg of Cementene(TM) is estimated to generate
approximately 1.44 kg of CO(2) emissions and approximately 5 kg of
Cementene(TM) is used per cubic metre of concrete. The production
of 1 kg of OPC emits approximately 0.8 kg of CO(2) and c.500 kg of
OPC is used per cubic metre of Banagher's precast concrete.
Therefore, the removal of 20% of OPC in the precast concrete mix
(approximately 100 kg) equates to a net saving of approximately
72.8 kg of CO(2) emissions per cubic metre of concrete poured.
Based on Banagher's average 60,000 cubic metre output of
concrete per year, the savings achieved in these trials mean that
the incorporation of Cementene(TM) could offer almost 4.4 million
kg of CO(2) savings per year at a cost the Company believes is
competitive for this level of emissions reduction.
Stephen Hodge, Chief Technology Officer of Versarien, said: "We
are delighted with the results that have been achieved by Banagher
utilising Versarien's Cementene(TM) . The use of Cementene(TM) has
been demonstrated to offer a substantial environmental benefit at a
cost we believe is competitive. We look forward to continuing to
work with Banagher and, in due course, other concrete suppliers to
role out Cementene(TM) enhanced concrete as soon as possible."
Peter Deegan, Banagher Precast Concrete's Technical Director,
said: "We have been trialling many alternative additions to our
concrete mixes in the drive to net zero 2050, graphene in a liquid
state is one such product. Our new UKAS/INAB accredited laboratory
has allowed us to quantify any improvements in performance based on
compression testing, chloride migration, water absorption and much
more. While still at an early stage, we are finding very positive
results and aim to continue with the research right through to
scaling up at our production plant. We are confident that graphene
will play a major role in carbon reduction in the future."
For further information please contact:
Versarien Plc
Chris Leigh - Chief Financial Officer Via IFC Advisory
Stephen Hodge - Chief Technology Officer
SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Matthew Johnson, Adam Cowl +44 (0) 20 3470 0470
IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR and Investor Relations)
Tim Metcalfe, Zach Cohen +44 (0) 20 3934 6630
About Versarien Plc
The strategy of Versarien plc (AIM:VRS) is to be a globally
recognised graphene company with a wide portfolio of high-quality
verified materials allied to the largest relevant IP portfolio
supported by its own UK based research and development centre
driving recurring revenue growth through its innovative graphene
product applications.
For further information please see: https://www.versarien.com
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