Premier Graphene’s Proprietary Graphene-Modified Asphalt Demonstrates Substantial Stability and Performance Improvements Compared to Conventional Asphalt in Laboratory Tests

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Premier Graphene, Inc.
Premier Graphene, Inc.

EL CENTRO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Graphene Inc. (OTC: BIEI), formerly Premier Biomedical Inc., announced today a groundbreaking technical report with significant implications for the road and highway construction industries. Building on our successful integration of our high-grade, efficacious graphene in cement, the testing conducted by Baja California Test S.A. de R.L. de C.V., highlights that the integration of graphene into asphalt mixtures, demonstrates again substantial enhancement of stability and performance of the material. Detailed in Technical Report 238-2024, the study reveals that graphene-modified asphalt could lead to more durable roads and infrastructure, offering the potential to revolutionize road construction globally – higher-quality and much greater longevity.

Conventional AC20 Asphalt Cement with Graphene at a 0.5% mas ratio
Conventional AC20 Asphalt Cement with Graphene at a 0.5% mas ratio

Using conventional AC20 asphalt cement as the base binder, as directed by Pete Mendez, President of Premier, researchers added graphene at a 0.5% mass ratio, resulting in a significant increase in material viscosity and a remarkable 70% improvement in stability compared to traditional mixtures! Premier Graphene employed the industry standard, Marshall Test, to best demonstrate the graphene-enhanced asphalt efficacy outcomes and the demonstrably impressive stability values rising from an average of 1,123 kg to 1,864 kg.

The President of Baja California Test S.A. de R.L. de C.V., Engineer Ramiro Romero stated, "The earlier concrete additive results were impressive, but the outcomes with the asphalt application are simply astounding." He emphasized that this breakthrough could revolutionize road construction by producing longer-lasting pavements, reducing maintenance costs, and promoting sustainable practices. The research was conducted with efficient use of resources, utilizing local stone aggregates and showcasing the practical application of recent advancements in material science.

The encouraging results indicate that further exploration of graphene-modified mixtures is warranted. The next step could involve applying the asphalt mixture to a selected stretch of road in a major North American city for testing under both hot and cold conditions. By testing under the AMAAC Protocol Level II, researchers will gain deeper insights into the material's resistance to permanent deformation and environmental stresses, potentially paving the way for broader infrastructure applications across diverse climates and conditions.

Conventional AC20 Asphalt Cement with Graphene at a 0.5% mas ratio 1
Conventional AC20 Asphalt Cement with Graphene at a 0.5% mas ratio 1

“Separately, we await yet further confirmation of these results from the testing by the two very large materials companies with whom we have discussed and tested our unique asphalt additive,” stated Pedro Mendez. He continued, “We also anticipate further discussions with a major city government in North America to determine how the graphene-enhanced asphalt performs in a high traffic environment. If these tests match what we have seen in these independent laboratories, the results will revolutionize the asphalt industry, commencing with roads.”