# UPDATED: Applied Graphene Materials develops composite applications for space exploration with Infinite Composites Technologies

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/applied-graphene-materials-develops-composite-applications-for-space-exploration-with-infinite-composites-technologies/412794443
- Published: 2019-10-03T07:10:22+01:00
- Author: Giles Arbor

**Applied Graphene Materials** ([LON: AGM](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/applied-graphene-materials/agm.l)),
the producer of specialty graphene materials, and Infinite Composites Technologies,
a designer, developer and manufacturer of composite pressure vessels, announced 
today that they have together developed a composite material technology suitable
for specific space applications.

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applications for space exploration with Infinite Composites Technologies (AGM)")

Infinte Composites’s composite pressure vessel using AGM’s graphene technology.

Infinite Composites has successfully incorporated AGM’s graphene technology into
two resin systems for cryogenic pressure vessels being considered for use in multiple
NASA spaceflight missions, including materials on the International Space Station
Experiments (MISSE), Artemis, and Lunar Gateway. This achievement follows extensive
product development and a rigorous testing programme as part of a long-standing 
relationship between AGM and Infinite Composites. Subject of a recent prestigious
SBIR NASA award, the Infinite Composites team is focused on the continuing development
of their cryogenic pressure vessel systems for space applications.

The addition of AGM’s graphene technology has helped enabled the tanks to complete
their first liquid oxygen loading test at -300ºF pressurized to 600 psi. Analysis
of the composite structure using Scanning Electron Microscope techniques indicated
that the addition of the graphene technology eliminated nearly all microfractures
in resin samples after exposure to the extreme cryogenic environment versus the 
control samples.

These results once again demonstrate the ability of AGM’s technology to effectively
manage fracture toughness and robustness of composite structures for long-term durability.

**Matt Villarreal, Founder and CEO of Infinite Composites, said:**

> “We are fortunate to have a great company like AGM as a part of the Infinite Composites
> supply chain for innovative graphene materials. The customized dispersed graphene
> materials that are integrated into our 2 resin systems enable ease of use and 
> in turn ensure quality, repeatable structures to be built, where performance is
> critical to the market we operate in.”

**Adrian Potts, CEO of Applied Graphene Materials, said:**

> “I am delighted to see the success that Infinite Composites have been able to 
> realise with the integration of AGM’s graphene technology into the most demanding
> of composite applications. This result is a real testament to our years of collaboration
> with their team to deliver significant performance enhancements for their specific
> application, and reflects AGM’s commitment to robust product development and product
> integration tailored to customer systems.

AGM is proud to be working with the Infinite Composites team on this exciting development
effort to support the future of space flight and sustainable transportation. In 
demanding applications such as this where failure is not an option, it is pleasing
that our graphene dispersions are driving the performance of composite materials.
We congratulate the Infinite Composites team and look forward to contributing to
further successes.”

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