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Richardson Texas and Paris, France (June 8,
2006)
Zyvex and Arkema today have announced their intention to strengthen
their strategic partnership by jointly developing commercial
nanomaterials applications. Through a new licensing arrangement,
Arkema will use Zyvex’s patented Kentera™ dispersion
technology, in conjunction with its own Multi Wall Carbon
Nanotubes (MWNTs). Arkema will also be the exclusive distributor
in Europe of Zyvex’s NanoSolve® product line.
A recognized industry leader, Arkema produces
and distributes high-quality multiwalled nanotubes (MWNTs).
Its production capabilities, opened at the beginning of 2006,
currently enable Arkema to manufacture 10 tons per year of
high-purity MWNTs at its Lacq site (France). With this new
facility, Arkema is planning a commercial development to fulfill
the expectations of converters in the thermoplastics, epoxy
resins, elastomers and coating sectors. Progress is also expected
in the field of energy in which the use of carbon nanotubes
should help manufacture energy-efficient batteries, super-capacitors
and fuel cells.
“We are delighted to partner with Arkema
since they consistently produce extremely high quality multi-walled
nanotubes,” said Zyvex President Thomas A. Cellucci,
PhD, MBA. “This alliance demonstrates the technical
prowess and capabilities of our R&D pioneers who have
developed novel and patented technologies in the nanomaterials
arena. This partnership further enhances our position as a
nanotechnology leader in Europe, North America and Asia.”
Zyvex is recognized worldwide as a leader in
nanomaterials applications. Under the NanoSolve brand, the
company markets additives and concentrates with exfoliated
and dispersed nanomaterials, with adhesion to various polymers.
Zyvex’s NanoSolve products can deliver enhanced mechanical
and electrical properties in polymers by selectively incorporating
the intrinsic properties of carbon nanotubes into composite
materials for the Sporting Goods, Aerospace, Defense, and
Automotive industries.
“Zyvex’s NanoSolve product line
provides superior dispersion capabilities, which are valuable
to our efforts in nanomaterials,” said Christian Collette,
PhD, 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.”
“With Zyvex’s NanoSolve product
line, we can now offer the market probably the most relevant
technical solution for high-tech composite nanomaterials developments,”
said Jean-Marc Corpart, PhD, Arkema Director of New Business
Developments – R&D. “It will perfectly complement
Arkema’s current Graphistrength™ MWNT products.”
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