Eden close to completion of nano carbon-in-rubber project

ERJ staff report (DS)

Denver, Colorado -- Hythane Company LLC said it is close to completing its research on the applications for its nano-carbon in rubber. The company says its products offer benefits in terms of strength, weight, and temperature conductivity.

The company said it has made its first carbon nano-tubes and other fullerenes from a hydrolysis unit used to crack natural gas or methane into hydrogen and carbon. Hythane said it expects later this month to release results of tests on viscosity, hardness, tensile strength, elongation strength, and abrasion and tear resistance of rubber reinforced with the carbon products.

Hythane said its nano-carbon products offer higher strength and better heat transfer than existing carbon reinforcement materials. Hythane's parent, Eden Energy said tyres made with the new carbon product should be lighter and run cooler and last longer than conventional tyres.

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Press release from Eden Energy