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HydroGraph Clean Power, a certified graphene manufacturer, has announced a \u2018breakthrough\u2019 in plastic packaging technology that could have a transformative impact on the industry.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s fractal graphene powder (FGA-1) has been demonstrated to enhance the performance and sustainability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles significantly.<\/p>\n

Tests conducted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre have shown that the inclusion of just 0.006wt-% of FGA-1 in PET bottles can lead to a potential 20% weight reduction and a 23% increase in top-load compressive strength.<\/p>\n

This innovation also results in an 83% decrease in water vapour transmission rate, indicating a substantial improvement in bottle performance.<\/p>\n

The PET bottle industry, which produces over 500 billion bottles per year, equivalent to 25 million tonnes of PET, is currently under intense regulatory pressure to reduce the use of virgin plastic, according to the company<\/p>\n

HydroGraph\u2019s technology is expected to help manufacturers meet these challenges by enabling the creation of stronger, lighter bottles with higher recycled content.<\/p>\n

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