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Richardson, Texas and Paris, France (February
16, 2005)
Zyvex and Arkema today announced that they will jointly develop
commercial nanomaterials applications. Arkema successfully
met the requirements of Zyvex’s Supply Chain Level I
and II Certification Programs. Arkema’s Multi Wall Carbon
Nanotubes (MWNTs) have already been incorporated into some
of Zyvex’s NanoSolve® products to improve the mechanical
and electrical properties of the materials.
A recognized industry leader, Arkema recently
announced their nanotechnology development efforts with a
process to produce and distribute high-quality, multifunctional
MWNTs. Their production capabilities currently enable them
to manufacture 5,000 kg per year of high-purity nanotubes
at their Lacq site (France).
Zyvex commercializes nanomaterials with their
NanoSolve product line, providing additives and concentrates
with exfoliated and dispersed nanomaterials, with adhesion
to various polymers. Zyvex NanoSolve can deliver enhanced
thermal, electrical, or mechanical properties by selectively
transferring the superior intrinsic properties of carbon nanotubes
into composite materials for the Sporting Goods, Aerospace,
and Automotive industries.
“We are excited to partner with Arkema,”
said Robert Folaron, Zyvex Director of Product Development.
“They consistently produce extremely high quality multi-wall
nanotubes. We are confident that Arkema can scale their production
technology to match the expected increase in industrial demand.
This alliance further enhances our position as a nanotechnology
leader and strengthens our globalization efforts in Europe,
North America and Asia.”
“Zyvex’s NanoSolve product line
provides superior dispersion capabilities, which are valuable
to our efforts in nanomaterials,” said Christian Collette,
Arkema Vice President - R&D. “We look forward to
participating in joint development efforts with Zyvex and
continuing to supply MWNTs for their commercial applications.”
The Supply Chain Certification process is an
integral part of Zyvex’s ability to provide high-quality
nanomaterials solutions for customer applications. Companies
who maintain the consistent level of quality necessary for
their products to be used in Zyvex’s commercial applications
can qualify for Level II Certification. Arkema is the first
company to meet these requirements.About the companies.
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