Perpetuus Advanced Materials has launched its first nano-engineered graphene-enhanced masterbatch compounds, developed specifically for commercial, passenger, and industrial tyre manufacturing. The range will soon extend to include masterbatches for applications such as seals, hoses, gaskets, conveyor belts, and V-belts.
The innovative masterbatch is created using Perpetuus’s environmentally friendly plasma treatment process, which integrates advanced graphenes into a ready-to-use compound. Now available in industrial quantities, the masterbatch enables tyre manufacturers to incorporate this high-performance material seamlessly into their existing processes.
Perpetuus’s unique dry plasma process eliminates the need for traditional wet acid, solvent, or surfactant treatments, reducing energy consumption and avoiding the production of toxic waste. This method aligns with the company’s focus on sustainable, large-scale industrial solutions.
By combining plasma-treated graphene with natural rubber, carbon black, and functional fillers, the masterbatch offers a cutting-edge base material for tyre and rubber product manufacturing.
Incorporating this masterbatch into tyre tread formulations delivers impressive benefits, including up to 40% less tyre tread wear, better braking, and improved handling—particularly on wet surfaces. Additionally, it reduces PM2.5 tyre wear particles, addressing a significant contributor to air pollution.
John Buckland, CEO of Perpetuus Advanced Materials, commented: “In the 20 years since graphene was discovered, almost every use for the material has been developed in laboratories around the world, however the lack of affordable high quality graphenes has prevented known commercial applications coming to market. Our plasma treated surface engineered graphenes solve this problem which are now available in commercial quantities to all sectors of industry.”
This breakthrough aligns with environmental policies such as the UK’s Clean Air Act 2022 and the EU Clean Air Policy, supporting cleaner air and healthier urban environments. Furthermore, reducing tyre-derived particles in road runoff benefits aquatic ecosystems and urban water quality.
Supplied in pre-mixed 25 kg blocks, the masterbatch contains over 90% of the dry mix components required for tyre production. It eliminates the need for harmful additives like plasticisers, process oils, and resins, many of which have been banned in parts of the EU. This innovation also improves factory air quality by minimising airborne contaminants, enhancing worker safety.
Looking ahead, Perpetuus plans to launch its GRAPHENE C6 motorcycle and PCT tyres in 2026, alongside additional formulations such as Styrene Butadiene Rubber for passenger cars. The adaptable production process paves the way for sustainable advancements in multiple industries.
Visit PerpetuusAM.com for more information about the Sustainable Graphene Natural Rubber Masterbatch.
