HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. announced successful testing of its flagship product, FGA-1, fractal graphene, in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding as it relates to consumer, electronics, automotive and aerospace applications. The integration of HydroGraph?s pristine graphene in epoxy resin was able to achieve substantial EMI shielding properties by reaching an 80-decible attenuation (a reduction of signal strength during transmission) in shielded enclosures of less than 1 mm thick. Minimum ratings for consumer protection are 30 dB and ranges from 60 dB to 80 dB for automotive and aerospace applications.

Samples were produced by HydroGraph?s Manhattan, Kansas, facility, with analytical results obtained from the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Center (GEIC) where HydroGraph is expanding its application development capabilities with a team of commercially focused scientists. EMI shielding is used to protect electronics from unwanted signals. For example, it is a critical technology for the accuracy of self-driving vehicles, GPS and other electric vehicle technologies.

Shielding is accomplished by insulating sensitive electronics with conductive enclosures which, in turn, reduce signal errors and abnormalities. Graphene, a nanomaterial, does not compete with the current standards of conductive materials used for these enclosures but further improves performance by enhancing them. This shielding effect is used in electronics, medical equipment, various industries including automotive and aerospace, and with military equipment.

HydroGraph was recently highlighted as being part of the Greater Manchester USD 200 million-plus investment zone, and included in a market forecast report by IDTechEx as a key player in the graphene industry. The global graphene market was valued at USD 337 million in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 2,957.9 million by 2030.1 It is expected that the EMI shielding market will be worth USD 9.4 billion globally by 2028.