First Graphene Limited announced successful collaboration with Ascent Shipwrights working on the development of PureGRAPH enhanced composite construction materials used in fiberglass boat building applications. Composite boats are fabricated using a composite core material sandwiched between layers of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) to create a strong and lightweight structure. The incorporation of PureGRAPH into the FRP laminate aimed to improve the mechanical properties of the overall composite system, whilst also providing an additional barrier to moisture intake and hydrolysis attack. The Company reports that initial test work has been completed using a conventional high strength core material to evaluate the performance of increasing PureGRAPH 20 concentrations compared to a control system being used at present. The result demonstrates the enormous potential for PureGRAPH enhanced composite structures within the boat building industry and how the material can easily be incorporated within an existing production process. Larger scale testing is being planned to look at a variety of core materials and PureGRAPH enhanced FRP compositions. Further laminates have been produced for accelerated weathering testing, where improvements in hydrolysis resistance, water diffusion and UV resistance are anticipated. FGR will provide updates to the market as test work progresses.