FGR secures exclusive global graphene carbon paste production and sale rights

Core Insights - First Graphene Limited has entered an exclusive Licence Agreement with Halocell Australia to manufacture, market, and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste [2][3] - The 12-month Agreement grants First Graphene global exclusivity over the development and sale of the PureGRAPH product, with Halocell receiving a 10% royalty on sales [3] - The graphene-enhanced carbon paste is already utilized in Halocell's perovskite solar cells, which have achieved over 30% efficiency and reduced production costs [4][5] Market Applications - The carbon paste is preferred over traditional conductors like gold due to significant cost reductions while maintaining high performance [5] - There are 44 additional devices identified across various sectors, including satellite, aerospace, IoT, electronics, and renewable energy, that could benefit from the PSC technology [6] - The graphene-based carbon paste can be applied to various conductive applications such as heating systems, sensors, ceramic coatings, and electrodes [7] Manufacturing and Development - Manufacturing of sample graphene-enhanced carbon paste at First Graphene's Henderson facility is planned to commence within the next month [7] - The partnership aims to leverage existing carbon paste intellectual property to meet growing product demand for PSCs [8] - The carbon paste market is projected to more than double to approximately US$2.8 billion by 2032, highlighting the potential for multiple applications [10]