KB-Element specializes in the development and production of non-oxidized graphene materials, which are utilized in applications such as electrostatic discharge protection and thermal management solutions. The company addresses the need for high-performance materials in industries like automotive and electronics by providing graphene-based intermediates and novel composites that enhance conductivity and thermal efficiency.
Funding
$5.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industries, such as automotive and electronics, require advanced materials with enhanced conductivity and thermal efficiency to meet increasing performance demands. Traditional materials often fall short in providing adequate electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and thermal management, limiting the capabilities of next-generation devices.
Solution
KB-Element specializes in developing and producing non-oxidized graphene materials, offering a range of solutions for industries requiring high-performance characteristics. By utilizing a physical exfoliation method, the company produces graphene with minimal defects, ensuring superior electrical and thermal conductivity. KB-Element provides graphene powder, graphene nanoplatelets, ESD protection coatings, and thermal management composites tailored for applications in automotive, electronics, and display technologies. These materials enhance the performance and reliability of various products by improving thermal dissipation, providing effective ESD protection, and enabling lightweight designs.
Target Audience
KB-Element serves manufacturers in the automotive, semiconductor, display, and electronics industries seeking advanced materials to improve thermal management, provide ESD protection, and enhance the performance of their products.
Features
- Non-oxidized graphene powder with high purity, excellent electrical conductivity (10^4 S/m), and low oxygen content (< 3 atomic %)
- Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) with controlled lateral size (3
- 18 μm) and thickness below 100nm for enhanced thermal and mechanical properties
- ESD protection coatings that provide rapid static dissipation with surface resistivity between 10^5 to 10^8 Ω/sq
- Thermal pads and gap fillers with adjustable thermal conductivity (1.0 to 6.0 W/mk) and customizable thickness
- Thermal grease designed to eliminate air gaps between heat-generating components and heat sinks, achieving thermal conductivity of 10 W/mk
- Materials applicable to conductive coatings and inks, energy storage, automotive components, rubber, elastomers, textiles, concrete, and lubricants
- Production capacity of 30kg per year of graphene, with over 30 domestic and international patents