UK: First Graphene has completed a ‘world-first’ production trial of graphene-enhanced cement roof tiles with UK-based precast concrete manufacturer and supplier FP McCann. The five-month project used 40t of PureGRAPH enhanced cement, developed by First Graphene’s partner Breedon Group, to produce more than 10,000 tiles at FP McCann’s Cadeby plant. The trial showed a cradle-to-gate reduction in CO₂ emissions of up to 14% and a reduction in cement use of up to 8%, while maintaining equivalent strength compared to CEM I cement, with fewer materials and lower costs. The tiles will be used in a variety of projects, including installation on a new building at the Cadeby site, while discussions are underway with industry partners for wider use across the UK.
First Graphene completes trial of graphene-enhanced roof tiles
