Kjirstin Breure Advances HydroGraph in Commercial Graphene Scale-Up

Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is gaining traction in the industrial sector due to its exceptional properties. Pristine graphene boasts a tensile strength of 130 GPa, surpassing structural steel, and offers thermal conductivity up to 4,000 W/mK, along with electron mobility reaching 200,000 cm²/Vs. Despite its potential in clean technology, energy storage, defense, and composite manufacturing, commercial adoption has been hindered by inconsistent and impure materials from mined graphite feedstocks.

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., under the leadership of CEO Kjirstin Breure, is overcoming these challenges by introducing commercial-scale, ultra-pure graphene to the market. The company utilizes a patented Hyperion detonation process, which employs a bottom-up reaction of gas-phase feedstocks, specifically acetylene and oxygen, to produce synthetic fractal graphene (FGA-1) with 99.8% carbon purity and 100% sp2 bonding, without the need for chemical solvents or hazardous additives.

“Our bottom-up synthesis eliminates the batch-to-batch variability that plagued first-generation graphene attempts,” stated Breure. “By ensuring a consistent, ultra-pure nano-platelet structure, we enable our industrial partners to achieve performance gains previously unattainable at commercial volumes.”

HydroGraph is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing market demand. The company is establishing a production facility in Belleville, Texas, aiming to increase capacity from 30 tonnes per annum to 90 tonnes, with long-term plans targeting 390 tonnes per annum and beyond.

A key advantage of HydroGraph’s fractal graphene is its performance at low loadings. The ultra-small lateral platelet sizes, ranging from 20 to 50 nanometers, allow for uniform dispersion within host matrices, achieving performance targets at minimal concentrations. This keeps material costs low while significantly enhancing product properties.

In building materials, incorporating 0.02% to 0.04% of FGA-1 into Portland cement binders can increase 28-day compressive strength by up to 20% and early-age compressive strength by up to 70%. In 3D-printed concrete, graphene-infused mortar increases yield stress by 2.5 times compared to control samples, doubling structural stiffness and enabling taller builds without deformation.

Additionally, these low loadings allow concrete producers to replace up to 30% of standard cement with industrial byproducts like ash or limestone, reducing carbon emissions while maintaining structural integrity. “The ultra-low loading requirements of our material shift the economic equation for manufacturing,” Breure explained. “Integrating minute quantities delivers structural gains, reduces raw material consumption, and lowers global warming potential without inflating unit costs.”

HydroGraph's commercial pipeline includes over 80 prospective customers in critical sectors. In thermoplastic composites, the company is qualifying its fractal graphene with masterbatch compounders for automotive applications, where lightweighting improves fuel efficiency and impact resistance. To facilitate adoption, HydroGraph offers a pre-dispersed graphene paste, allowing manufacturers to integrate the material using standard equipment.

In anti-corrosion coatings, HydroGraph’s graphene shows significant protective improvements. The company is conducting CX-grade cyclic corrosion testing under the ISO 12944 standard, targeting heavy industrial applications in marine environments and offshore infrastructure.

Interest from government and defense sectors is also growing, as domestic, non-graphite supply chains become crucial for material independence. HydroGraph’s US-based production supports defense primes seeking advanced composite shielding, thermal management, and aerospace components.

“Commercializing an advanced supermaterial requires a disciplined focus on unit economics and reliable scalability,” Breure noted. “Our goal is to embed high-performance, sustainable carbon solutions into foundational products driving global industries.”

With a robust IP portfolio, strategic gas supply partnerships, and established production benchmarks, HydroGraph is poised to make pure graphene a scalable cornerstone of modern industrial technology.