What Global Graphene Group does

Global Graphene Group (G3) is a private Dayton, Ohio-headquartered advanced materials company that pioneered the discovery and patenting of graphene in 2002—two years before the Nobel Prize-recognized work by Geim and Novoselov. The company operates a vertically integrated graphene technology platform spanning raw material production through end-application commercialization, organized through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Taiwan Graphene Company (manufacturing), Angstron Materials Group (R&D), Nanotek Instruments (IP holding), and Honeycomb Battery Company (battery technology, spun off in February 2024 via a $700M SPAC merger as Solidion Technology Inc., NASDAQ: STI).

G3's product portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) graphene raw materials and nano-intermediates sold in metric ton quantities, with 200 metric tons per year of single-layer graphene oxide production capacity—the largest globally; (2) advanced battery components including G3-FireShield flame-resistant electrolyte, graphene-enabled silicon anodes (GCA), graphene-protected lithium metal anodes (HELiX), graphene-sulfur composite cathodes, and armored current collectors targeting >400 Wh/kg energy density and <$100/kWh cost; and (3) thermal management products, paints/coatings, EMI shielding, and transparent conductive films leveraging graphene's thermal and electrical properties. The technology platform is protected by 300-700+ patents globally, including the foundational graphene patent portfolio and 490+ advanced battery patents.

The company monetizes through direct B2B enterprise sales to EV OEMs, battery manufacturers, consumer electronics OEMs, and industrial customers, supplemented by technology licensing. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, and distribution is supported by regional partners including C.S.B. GmbH in Europe. The customer base features anchor relationships such as a 5-year LOI with Alison Asia Pacific for 300+ metric tons of silicon oxide anode material, signaling a model reliant on a small number of large enterprise validation deals rather than high-volume diversified sales. With 51-100 employees and disclosed funding of approximately $13M across two rounds (2016 and 2018), G3 remains a privately-held, founder-controlled (Dr. Bor Jang, CEO; Dr. Aruna Zhamu, CTO) industrial technology company positioned at the intersection of graphene manufacturing scale and next-generation battery commercialization.

Name

Global Graphene Group

Legal name

Global Graphene Group, Inc.

Website

https://theglobalgraphenegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Global Graphene Group is a private Dayton, Ohio-based advanced materials company that pioneered graphene patenting in 2002 and produces graphene raw materials, battery components (silicon anodes, lithium metal anodes, FireShield electrolyte), and thermal management products for EV, consumer electronics, and industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Materials

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC), Electrolytes & Additives Manufacturing (Liquid, Gel, Solid-State) (EUAFABAD), Carbon‑Based Carbon Materials (graphite, carbon black, CNTs, graphene from CO₂/CO) (EUABAIAG), Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing (EUAFABAH), Battery & Energy Storage High-Purity Chemicals (Electrolyte salts/solvents, additives) (IMAEAKAM)

Keywords

• Graphene materials manufacturing
• Battery component materials
• Silicon anode technology
• Thermal management products
• Advanced nanomaterials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graphene Materials Sales: Sale of graphene materials including graphene oxide powder, reduced graphene oxide, pristine graphene, and nano-intermediates. Materials sold in metric ton quantities to industrial customers for various applications.
2. Battery Component Products: Sale of graphene-enhanced battery products including silicon anodes, lithium metal battery solutions, FireShield electrolytes, and graphene-protected electrodes. Sold directly to battery manufacturers and EV OEMs.
3. Thermal Management Products: Sale of graphene-enhanced thermal management products including heat spreaders, thermal paste, and thermal coatings for consumer electronics, EVs, and industrial applications.
4. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary graphene and battery technologies including patents for silicon anodes, lithium metal protection, and solid-state electrolytes to battery manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Graphene Group manufactures and sells graphene-based raw materials (single-layer graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, pristine graphene) and graphene-enabled downstream products for EV, battery, consumer electronics, and industrial customers. Key offerings include graphene powders, graphene nano-intermediates, G3-FireShield flame-resistant electrolyte, Graphene-Enabled Silicon Anode (GCA), graphene-protected lithium metal anodes, lithium-sulfur batteries, armored current collectors, thermal management heat spreaders and pastes, and graphene epoxy paints and coatings. The company also licenses its proprietary battery and graphene technologies.

Product overview

Global Graphene Group (G3) offers a comprehensive portfolio of graphene-based materials and battery technologies. The core product lines include: (1) Graphene Powders and Nano-Intermediates as foundational raw materials; (2) Advanced Battery Solutions including G3-Fireshield™ flame-resistant electrolyte, Graphene-Enabled Silicon Anode (GCA), Lithium Metal Batteries, Graphene-Sulfur Composite Cathode, and Graphene-Enabled Armored Current Collector; (3) Thermal Management Products including heat spreaders, thermal paste, and graphene foil; (4) Industrial Coatings including conductive coatings, anti-corrosion primers, and thermal coatings. The company is organized into subsidiaries including Taiwan Graphene Company (manufacturing), Honeycomb Battery Company (battery products), and Angstron Materials Group (R&D). The product portfolio is connected through G3's graphene technology platform, with graphene materials serving as the enabling component across all product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireShield: Flame resistant electrolyte technology that provides the safety of a solid electrolyte with the performance of a traditional electrolyte.
• HELiX
• Graphene-Enabled Silicon Anode (GCA)

Products and services

• Graphene Powders Graphene manufactured into powder form on a metric tonnage scale, including Graphene Oxide (single-layer), Reduced Graphene Oxide, and Pristine Graphene with zero or minimal defects. Sold to industrial customers for use as foundational raw material across applications.
• Graphene Nano-Intermediates Composite and developed forms of raw graphene serving a wide range of applications, including composite paste (epoxy and rubber-based paste infused with graphene). Sold as intermediate materials to industrial customers.
• G3-FireShield Electrolyte Flame-resistant electrolyte providing the safety of solid electrolyte with the performance of traditional liquid electrolyte. Drop-in solution compatible with existing lithium-ion manufacturing processes; suppresses dendrite formation and extends cycle life. Sold to battery manufacturers.
• Graphene-Enabled Silicon Anode (GCA) Advanced anode with higher energy density and greater charge storage capacity using graphene-wrapped nano silicon particles that improve anode stability and reduce capacity loss. Enables 40% EV driving range increase at 15% lower cell cost. Sold to battery manufacturers and EV OEMs.
• Lithium Metal Battery Solutions High-energy lithium batteries using lithium metal foil in place of graphite, featuring graphene-protected lithium metal anodes, FireShield electrolyte, and advanced cathode materials for improved energy density (400-500 Wh/kg) and safety. Sold to EV and battery manufacturers.
• Graphene-Protected Lithium Metal Electrode High-energy lightweight lithium metal battery technology with graphene composite-based protection layer preventing dendrite formation. Achieves >400 Wh/kg energy density at <$100/kWh cost. Sold to battery manufacturers.
• Thermal Management Products Products leveraging graphene's high in-plane thermal conductivity, including Thermal Paste (graphene-infused silicone-free paste), Graphene Heat Spreader (lightweight non-flammable sheets), and Graphene Foil for rapid cooling and heat dissipation. Sold to consumer electronics, EV, and industrial customers.
• Paints and Coatings Modified graphene epoxy coatings including Conductive Coating and Ink, Anti-Corrosion Primer and Mid-Coating, Thermal Coating and Paint, and Water-Based Coating for durability improvement and corrosion prevention. Sold to industrial customers.
• Graphene-Sulfur Composite Cathode Graphene-enhanced sulfur cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries with improved energy density and cycle life. Sold to battery manufacturers developing next-generation Li-S battery systems.
• Graphene-Enabled Armored Current Collector Graphene-coated aluminum current collector providing improved corrosion resistance and extended cycle life for lithium-ion batteries, even at elevated temperatures. Sold to battery manufacturers.
• EMI Shielding Paste Electromagnetic radiation shielding paint/paste applied to minimize harmful electromagnetic radiation in human environments. Sold to electronics and industrial customers.
• Transparent Conductive Films Transparent conductive films for flat-panel display applications enabling flexible electronic devices. Sold to display and electronics manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in EV driving range
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solidion Technology Inc. (formerly Honeycomb Battery Company)coreOthers · 2 February 2024Honeycomb Battery Company completed business combination with Nubia Brand International Corp. (NASDAQ: NUBI) on February 2, 2024. Combined company renamed Solidion Technology Inc. and began trading on NASDAQ under ticker STI on February 5, 2024. Honeycomb received $118 million in net cash from the transaction.
• Alison Asia Pacific Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Five-year Letter of Intent for Alison to purchase over 300 metric tons of silicon oxide anode material from G3. Alison is a Hong Kong-based company serving energy, environmental protection, and battery industries. G3 will ramp up production at Dayton, Ohio and Taiwan facilities to meet demand.
• Taiwan-based PEEK ManufacturercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2019Joint development agreement to incorporate graphene-enhanced materials into polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-based products for the semiconductor industry in Asia. G3's graphene will improve PEEK's mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties for semiconductor applications.
• C.S.B. GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive European Union representative for G3's REACH-certified graphene products. Enables G3 to legally market and distribute products in Europe, with capacity to ship 1-10 metric tons annually per REACH certification.
• Angstron Materials, Inc. (AMI)coreOthersFully-owned subsidiary of G3 providing graphene and selected non-battery products. Part of G3's subsidiary structure including Nanotek Instruments (IP), Taiwan Graphene Company (production), Angstron Energy Company (anode materials), and Honeycomb Battery Company (battery systems).
• Taiwan Graphene Company (TGC)coreOthersSubsidiary dedicated to being the largest cost-effective producer of graphene materials and related applications including thermal sheet, thermal paste, anti-corrosion paste, conductive paste, EMI shielding materials, and composites.
• Honeycomb Battery Company (HBC)coreOthersSubsidiary focused on development and commercialization of battery materials, components, cells, and selected module/pack technologies. Successfully completed SPAC merger with Nubia Brand International Corp. in February 2024 and is now publicly traded as Solidion Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: STI).
• Nanotek InstrumentscoreOthersIntellectual property arm of G3 holding over 430 issued U.S. patents covering graphene technology, battery innovations, and production methods.
• National Graphene AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerG3 serves as Industry Council Member and Dr. Bor Jang sits on Advisory Board. Partnership supports graphene industry advocacy and commercialization efforts in the U.S.
• EU REACH ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerG3 is an active member of the European Union's REACH graphene consortium, taking an active role in shaping how graphene solutions are handled in Europe and addressing chemicals regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solidion Technology: Former Honeycomb Battery Company, G3's own subsidiary that completed a $700M SPAC merger in Feb 2024 and now trades on NASDAQ as STI. It commercializes graphene-silicon anodes, lithium-metal batteries and FireShield electrolyte — the same battery technology platform G3 develops, and therefore the most direct read on G3's battery IP economics.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: California-based developer of silicon-dominant anode materials (Moses Lake WA plant) for EV and consumer-electronics batteries. Like G3, it sells drop-in silicon anode powders into existing lithium-ion lines and has positioned itself as a tier-1 alternative to graphite anodes, with comparable DOE-funded and automotive-OEM engagements.
• Group14 Technologies: US-based manufacturer of silicon-carbon composite anode material (SCC55™) used in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics. It is one of the best-funded silicon anode challengers and competes head-on with G3's graphene-enabled silicon anode (GCA) for OEM design wins.
• Amprius Technologies: Public (NYSE: AMPX) producer of 100% silicon nanowire anodes for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries used in EVs, aviation (HENSOLDT/AALTO), and wearables. It targets the same end-customers as G3's silicon anode line and similarly emphasizes energy density over graphite incumbents.
• Solid Power: Public (NASDAQ: SLDP) developer of sulfide-based solid-state batteries and silicon-rich anodes with automotive JVs (BMW, Ford, SK On). Overlaps directly with G3's graphene-protected lithium metal anode, FireShield electrolyte, and solid-state patent portfolio as listed in KnowMade's IP landscape.
• QuantumScape: Public (NYSE: QS) solid-state lithium-metal battery developer backed by Volkswagen with a comparable focus on dendrite suppression, lithium-metal anodes, and inorganic solid electrolytes — the same problem set G3's graphene-protected Li-metal anode and FireShield electrolyte are designed to solve.
• XG Sciences: Lansing, Michigan-based producer of graphene nanoplatelets and graphene-enhanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, thermal management, and composites. It is one of the closest direct competitors to G3 in the mass-produced graphene powders and battery-grade graphene intermediates market.
• NanoXplore: Canadian graphene producer with a multi-thousand-tonne graphene powder line serving transportation, packaging and industrial markets, and a graphene-enhanced battery component business. It is the most direct peer to G3 in tonnage-scale single-layer/few-layer graphene manufacturing outside Asia.
• Haydale Graphene Industries: UK-based functionalized graphene and graphene ink producer with applications in composites, thermal management, and battery materials. Comparable to G3 in the "graphene nano-intermediates" and conductive coating/ink product lines, though at smaller scale and earlier commercial stage.
• Talga Resources: Australia-listed (ASX: TLG) vertically integrated graphite anode material and graphene additives developer, with a Vittangi graphite mine and Li-ion anode coatings plant in Sweden. It competes with G3's graphene-silicon anodes in the EV anode supply chain and shares the drop-in, cell-manufacturing-compatible value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AMIGraphene
• Facebookfacebook.com/angstronmaterials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angstron-materials

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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