Agreement Involves Joint Exploration of Nano Materials to Support Emerging Pipeline Needs Driven by Decarbonization
Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), and Swiss pipeline technology company Purapipe International today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform the development of high-performance composite transportation pipelines for energy and desalination transportation by harnessing the potential of advanced nano materials.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Hassan Arafat, Senior Director, RIC2D, and Mathias Dybvik, Chief Technology Officer, Purapipe International. Under this agreement, Khalifa University’s RIC2D and Purapipe’s Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary Purapipe Engineering Construction and Development LLC will jointly explore how nanomaterials can support emerging pipeline needs, driven by decarbonization.
Professor Dr. Hassan Arafat said: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Purapipe to contribute to energy transition and low-carbon initiatives in the UAE and worldwide. As a research center dedicated to obtaining solutions that support the UAE’s strategic energy and desalination sectors, Khalifa University’s RIC2D continues to lay emphasis on innovation through graphene and nano materials. We believe the synergy resulting from this partnership will benefit the UAE and the global industrial sector with pipelines that provide cost and operational benefits.”
Mathias Dybvik said: “Thermoplastic nanocomposites hold great promise for delivering substantial performance improvements for transportation pipelines. We are looking forward to embarking on this journey with Khalifa University and to leverage their growing capabilities in nanomaterials research.”
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
5 February 2024
