Versarien PLC (AIM:VRS, OTC:VRSRF) said today it is launching a graphene-enhanced cement, Cementene, which is designed to enable faster completion of buildings, reducing costs and the carbon footprint.
Chief executive Neill Ricketts will unveil a 3D-printed ‘pod’ structure built using Cementene at the company's production facilities in Longhope, Gloucestershire in what he said will be "the first application of a technology that has the potential to change the way the world views construction”.
Known as Versarien Lunar, the pods are “a milestone project for a 3D-concrete printed product with a graphene additive”, the company said, with the walls designed to show what can be achieved with 3D-concrete printing.
Lunar can also be used for on-site fast construction in commercial and emergency relief situations, Ricketts said, with Cementene requiring fewer materials to achieve the same structural performance as ordinary concrete.
Versarien noted that the launch was coming at a time when “sustainability in construction has never been more scrutinised”, as the industry accounts for around 8% of global CO2 emissions.
“Versarien is driving this innovation and we look forward to seeing the impact this technology can have in the world around us," said Ricketts.
Today follows the launch of the first 3d printed building from @versarien https://t.co/SxXSYMHk37
The same technology can be used for flood defence, humanitiarian shelters, and much larger structures using its modular build designs.
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— Versarien® plc (@versarien) March 9, 2022