Graphene Rebar: In Development
Graphene rebar is an in-development extension of our concrete solution. It is not a product yet. Our concrete additive comes first: our graphene concentrate increased concrete's compressive strength by 67% in testing with about a 1% addition to the mix (graphene in concrete).
What we are developing
Building on the concrete work, we are developing graphene-based reinforcement rods intended as an alternative to steel rebar. The goals we are working toward are reinforcement that:
- is lighter than steel, for easier handling;
- doesn't rust, so it can't cause the corrosion damage that steel rebar can cause in concrete;
- works with graphene-enhanced concrete as one system;
- can be made in the USA.
What we can and can't claim today
We don't yet have published test data for graphene rebar, so we make no claims about its strength, weight, cost or service life compared with steel. Any reinforcement product would need to be tested and approved under the codes and standards that apply before use in structures.
Our verified concrete results are the 67% compressive strength gain at about a 1% dose and a 15% improvement in water displacement.
Learn more
Interested in testing or development work? Contact us.
See the graphene products we supply today.