Gerdau Graphene, the nanotechnology company, announced the commercial availability of two new additives specifically formulated for the paint and coatings industry: NanoDUR and NanoLAV. The new additives, produced with the company’s proprietary G2D technology, utilize graphene nanoplatelets to deliver performance improvements for water-based paints and coatings, without altering pH levels. The additives also reduce or eliminate the need for some traditional manufacturing inputs, additives, and processes, which can lower production costs while improving sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

"Until recently, it has been virtually impossible for coatings manufacturers to upgrade product performance, slash manufacturing costs, and improve sustainability at the same time — it simply couldn’t be done. Now, the application of carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene, in commercially available additives has made this possible and will act as a game-changer for the industry,” said Alexandre de Toledo Corrêa, CEO of Gerdau Graphene. “NanoDUR and NanoLAV represent the new performance, economic, and sustainability edge for coatings manufacturers, enabling them to leapfrog competitors across the value chain. These are the newest in our growing portfolio of graphene additives and we’re excited to partner with industry leaders to develop even more novel, powerful applications for graphene.”