Ann: PureGRAPH benefits in thermoplastics, page-4

Gerdau... Wazza, we await the formal announcement of contract signing, and how it will operate...

Didn't really know what thermoplastics were, so went and looked it up. Broad use, that's for sure.

So it will make them stronger, more durable (ie: longer life), more fire resistant, with better electrical conductance, is what I'd guess is the detail based on previous results. I'd think the petroleum industry is going to get more and more interested in graphene, with results like this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoplastic

Some more familiar examples

Acrylic[]

Today’s acrylics industry can be divided into two distinct multibillion-dollar markets: on one hand the polyacrylic acids (PAA) and its ester derivatives (PAc) market, on the other hand, the (PMMA) market. PMMA is also known by trade names such as Lucite, Perspex and Plexiglas. It serves as a sturdy substitute for glass for items such as aquariums, buttons, motorcycle helmet visors, aircraft windows, viewing ports of submersibles, and lenses of exterior lights of automobiles. It is extensively used to make signs, including lettering and logos. In medicine, it is used in bone cement and to replace eye lenses. Acrylic paint consists of PMMA particles suspended in water.

For many decades, PMMA has been the predominant methacrylic ester produced worldwide. Major players in the PMMA market are Mitsubishi Rayon (Japan), Arkema SA (France), LG MMA (South Korea), Chi Mei Corp. (Taiwan), Sumimoto Chemical Company Ltd (Japan), Evonik Industries (Germany), BASF (Germany), Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), AkzoNobel (The Netherlands), Quinn Plastics (UK) and Cytec Industries (U.S.). Regarding the PAA and PAc market, key manufacturers are Nippon Shokubai Company Ltd. (Japan), Arkema SA (France), Evonik Industries (Germany), BASF (Germany) and Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)

Polystyrene[edit]

Polystyreneis manufactured in various forms that have different applications. Extruded polystyrene (PS) is used in the manufacture of disposable cutlery, CD and DVD cases, plastic models of cars and boats, and smoke detector housings. Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) is used in making insulation and packaging materials, such as the "peanuts" and molded foam used to cushion fragile products. Polystyrene copolymers are used in the manufacture of toys and product casings.

Polyvinyl chloride[edit]

Polyvinyl chloride(PVC) is a tough, lightweight material that is durable, fairly rigid and versatile, and is resistant to acids and bases. Much of it is used by the construction industry, such as for vinyl siding, drainpipes, gutters and roofing sheets