Tag: Nick O’Loughlin

Sparc Technologies Limited has announced a new collaboration with Dulux Australia to apply an ecosparc-enhanced protective coating system to the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse in Kingston South East, South Australia. 

Sparc Technologies Limited has reported positive results from recent tests on graphene-enhanced water-based epoxy coatings, showing significant improvements in anticorrosion performance compared to standard formulations.

Sparc Hydrogen and the University of Adelaide have been awarded a $2.75 million grant from the Australian Government under the Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate program to support the development of a novel green hydrogen production technology.

Sparc Technologies has announced that construction of its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) pilot plant at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus is on schedule and within budget, with commissioning expected to commence in July 2025.

Sparc Technologies has announced that its graphene division, including its flagship product ecosparc, has achieved certification under three internationally recognised ISO management standards — ISO 9001:2015 for quality, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.

Sparc Technologies has entered into an agreement with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to conduct a field trial of its ecosparc enhanced coating at the Goonyella Riverside Mine in Queensland. 

Sparc Technologies, Fortescue, and the University of Adelaide have advanced to Stage 2 of the Sparc Hydrogen joint venture to develop low-cost green hydrogen using innovative photocatalytic technology.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing corrosion resistance by incorporating graphene into water-based acrylic epoxy coatings, addressing performance challenges while advancing eco-friendly solutions.

Sparc Technologies Limited has announced a binding agreement with Santos Limited to conduct a field trial of its ecosparc enhanced coating at Port Bonython in the Upper Spencer Gulf, South Australia.

Sparc Technologies Limited has taken a major step forward in its research and development by filing an Australian provisional patent application for its new photocatalyst coatings.