Graphene as a Core Technological Pillar
Graphene technology represents one of the fundamental pillars of INTERMERCATUS Biotech’s activities.
Within our laboratory facilities, we conduct advanced work on the production and functional application of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO).
Although both materials share a common origin, they exhibit fundamentally different physicochemical properties and practical applications.
Graphene Oxide (GO) Properties and Characteristics
Graphene oxide (GO) is a material with exceptional biological and functional characteristics.
It acts as an effective carrier for active substances, which makes it suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medicine, agriculture, and disinfection processes.
The graphene oxide produced in our laboratory is available in the form of a stable aqueous dispersion, which constitutes a significant technological advantage.
Unlike simple solubility, dispersion ensures that graphene oxide particles do not sediment or settle over time, maintaining uniformity and stability.
This property is crucial for medical applications, sprays, disinfectants, and functional formulations.
Antimicrobial Activity and Applications
Graphene oxide demonstrates strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activity, resulting from the presence of active functional groups on the surface of the nanoparticles.
These functional groups directly interact with pathogens, leading to their neutralization.
For this reason, wherever effective disinfection is required, graphene oxide represents a highly promising solution.
Its applications include:
- surface disinfectants,
- protective sprays,
- veterinary preparations,
- cosmetics,
- personal protective products.
Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) Material Characteristics
In contrast, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is a material of a completely different nature.
Dark, almost pitch-black in appearance, it does not disperse in water and must be combined with alternative carriers such as acetone, organic solvents, resin-based paints, epoxy systems, or oil-based coatings.
In these applications, rGO functions as an advanced functional additive that significantly enhances material performance.
Functional Properties and Industrial Use
Coatings and paints containing rGO form effective protective barriers, capable of blocking electromagnetic signals, absorbing infrared (IR) radiation, and reducing heat transfer.
At the same time, they exhibit antifungal properties, effectively inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on treated surfaces.
Additionally, rGO is an electrically conductive material, which opens broad possibilities for applications in electronics, construction, protective systems, and intelligent functional coatings.
Raw Material Quality and Sourcing
The rGO used in our projects is sourced from Ridius Grapheneoxide, ensuring high raw material quality and consistent technological parameters.
This enables precise tailoring of material properties to specific industrial and technological applications.
Applications Across Multiple Sectors
Graphene technologies developed at INTERMERCATUS Biotech also find extensive use in agriculture and animal husbandry, where graphene oxide can be applied in protective sprays, disinfection solutions, and biosecurity-supporting products.
In cosmetology, GO serves as an active ingredient in creams and skincare formulations, supporting skin protection and limiting microbial growth.
In construction and industry, rGO becomes a component of advanced protective coatings, paints, and materials with enhanced functional properties.
Continuous Development and Responsible Implementation
We view graphene as a material with enormous and still largely untapped potential.
For this reason, we continuously develop, research, and test new applications for both graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide.
Our objective is not only to refine the technology itself, but also to responsibly implement it in areas where it can deliver tangible health, technological, and environmental benefits.