Energizer Resources' Flake Graphite from Molo Verified by Haydale for Graphene Applications

Energizer Resources Inc. (TSX:EGZ,OTCBB:ENZR) reported that Haydale Graphene Industries PLC (AIM:HAYD) has verified, via initial testing, that Energizer’s flake graphite from Molo is a viable source of graphene nanoplatelets for development of graphene inks for printed and flexible electronics. Haydale Graphene Industries is a UK-based global leader in processing and application of graphene nanomaterials. Haydale’s patent-pending plasma treatment process was used to produce a prototype graphene ink from flake graphite concentrate from the Molo deposit.
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Using Haydale’s patent-pending plasma treatment process and ink formulation expertise, Molo flake graphite concentrate was successfully functionalized into graphene nanoplatelets, which were then used to successfully produce a prototype graphene ink.
Haydale’s CEO Ray Gibbs, stated, “The purpose of these initial tests was to ascertain if Energizer’s flake graphite concentrate could successfully create a graphene printing ink using our plasma functionalization technology. Initial test results were very positive, showing the Molo concentrate had improved bulk density, particle size distribution, surface area and enhanced sheet resistivity when compared to conventional carbon inks. The next stage of testing is to conduct performance testing but these initial tests would indicate an enhanced product. This is promising material”.
The testing procedure involved processing flake concentrate produced from Energizer’s pilot plant, which was then plasma treated and analyzed in accordance with Haydale standard operating procedures and conditions. Testing also revealed that the best performance results were achieved using Molo’s smallest flake (-200 mesh), which is significant because -200 mesh material is the least saleable flake size. As per Company’s February 5, 2015 news release titled, Energizer Resources Inc. Announces Positive Results of its Feasibility Study, only 21.1% of the Molo flake distribution is classified as -200 mesh (small flake) , at a purity of 97.5% carbon that can be achieved with simple flotation alone. 78.9% of the Molo flake distribution is classified as medium, large and jumbo flake (+200 mesh to +48 mesh), with 46.4% specifically being classified as the premium large and jumbo flake (+80, +65 and +48 mesh).
The resulting data was evaluated against a myriad of metrics, including particle size distribution, tapped bulk density and titration (acid measurement).

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