Haydale Composite Solutions has launched a range of carbon fibres that have been augmented by ‘wonder-material’ graphene.

Already used in aerospace, car manufacturing and sporting goods, graphene is adapted to Haydale’s new range of carbon fibres to improve their properties and save costs.

SHD Composites and US chemicals giant Huntsman collaborated with Haydale to develop the new carbon fibres.

Ray Gibbs, Haydale’s chief executive, said: “My aim is to be the leader in functionalised graphenes and other nano particles, leveraged through IP [intellectual property] and best-in-class commercial relationships in our defined markets of composites and inks. We have independent verification that our patented technology works; we have sales channels and satisfied customers placing repeat orders; and now we have the funds to accelerate our commercialisation strategy.”

David Hatrick, European technology director at Huntsman, said: “This work is the platform for development of a range of new graphene enhanced Araldite resins which will be targeted at the industrial composites, automotive and aerospace markets.”

Gerry Boyce, Haydale Composite Solutions’ managing director, said: “We believe we are on the verge of a whole new range of graphene based polymer nanocomposites with some exciting and unique properties.”

Gibbs also said to expect some “very exciting” announcements and further developments.

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