Tirupati Graphite develops ‘ground-breaking’ graphene-aluminium (Al-Gr) composite

Tirupati Graphite has announced that its research center has developed a ‘ground-breaking’ graphene-aluminium (Al-Gr) composite, which reportedly exhibits significantly higher conductivity and strength properties over aluminium and could be used as a substitute for copper.

The specialist graphite and graphene producer said it was engaged with potential end users including a FTSE100 company for the composite’s potential use replacing copper in thermal, power and propulsion systems, providing significant environmental advantages owing to reduced weight.