J.O. (CEO Kang Deuk-ju), a global carbon nanotube (CNT) mass production company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Levidian, a UK-based advanced materials company, for graphene research, development, and production. Through this agreement, J.O. will expand its graphene business based on its CNT mass production technology, marking a full-scale entry into the next-generation advanced materials market.
Levidian, a certified "Verified Graphene Producer," possesses modular LOOP technology that simultaneously produces graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and clean hydrogen by decomposing methane. This technology uses no catalysts or water, operates under low-temperature and low-pressure conditions, and produces graphene using a bottom-up synthesis method using methane as a raw material, ensuring consistent quality.
Through this agreement, JEO will pursue commercial GNP production and the establishment of an integrated clean hydrogen production system. The GNP produced can be used as an additive in various industries, including batteries, aerospace, thermoplastics, paints, and construction materials. Furthermore, JEO plans to design and manufacture the equipment domestically, thereby securing both technological independence and cost competitiveness.
J.O. Vice President Kang Yo-seop stated, "Building on our experience in mass-producing CNTs, we have entered the commercialization of graphene. With facilities capable of simultaneously producing graphene and clean hydrogen, we will build a business portfolio encompassing next-generation materials and eco-friendly energy." Levidian's Chief Commercial Officer Ian Hopkins praised J.O., stating, "J.O. is an ideal partner, possessing both advanced carbon materials and plant design capabilities."
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