Asphene™
Redefining the road surface.
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Asphene™
Graphene-Enhanced Bitumen (GEB) by Nanomatrix Materials
Nanomatrix Materials has developed Asphene™, a patent-pending graphene-enhanced bitumen modifier engineered to improve the performance, durability and consistency of conventional Viscosity Grade bitumen. The brochure describes integration with existing refinery and mixing infrastructure, with graphene-based nanomaterials incorporated into VG-10 and higher-grade bitumen.
Balanced material response
The graphene-enhanced modifier is designed to improve stiffness, elasticity and aging resistance.
Existing processing infrastructure
The guide describes compatibility with batch and continuous blending systems and existing PMB plants.
Applications across climates
Listed applications include highways, expressways, heavy-traffic corridors, airports and waterproofing.
Performance summary
| Property | VG-10 | PMB 76-10E | Asphene™ · modified VG-10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softening point | 44°C | 70°C | 85°C |
| Penetration @25°C | 75°C* | NA | 32°C* |
| Elastic recovery @15°C | 24% | 70% | 80% |
| Viscosity @150°C | NA | 1.2 Pa·s | 1.1 Pa·s |
| Separation test · R&B | NA | 3°C | 1.9°C |
Brochure performance summary, page 1. NA is reproduced from the source. *The brochure prints °C for the penetration results; those units require confirmation. Variants GEB 70 and GEB 80 are named in the brochure. The table does not provide a test-standard reference.
MATERIALS / IN MOTION
Asphene™ in motion
The product animation from our homepage.