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ZEN Graphene Solutions Provides Update on Graphene-Based Coating and Filtration Flow Rates
Guelph, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2021) - ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd.  (TSX...
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[{"type":"text","content":"ZEN Graphene Solutions Provides Update on Graphene-Based Coating and Filtration Flow RatesGuelph, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2021) - ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (OTC Pink: ZENYF) (\"ZEN\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce the following related to its proprietary, graphene-based coating that is 99.9% effective against aerobic bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative), fungal and viral activity, including COVID-19:Confirmation from a major Canadian Certification company that filter material flow rates and pressure drop were not affected by the application of the coatingConfirmation from The BIG-nano Corporation (BIG-nano) that treated mask material achieved excellent dispersion and coverage, and the coating did not block fiber poresBoth findings help validate that ZEN's coating does not inhibit breathability in polypropylene mask material or flow rates in air filtration mediaGreg Fenton, ZEN CEO, commented: \"Demonstrating that the application of our coating on both filtration and mask materials does not negatively affect the air flow or breathability is another meaningful step towards realizing the full potential of our novel graphene-based solutions. We believe the personal protective equipment (PPE) and air filtration markets have enormous potential for our company as we develop vital tools in our collective fight against pathogens, like SARS-CoV-2.\"\"Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage our position as a nanomaterial solutions provider in areas that will benefit the safety and health of people, and the environment, using our graphene-based coating and potential graphene-based, broad-spectrum, biocidal compound. As a company, we are proud and excited to be contributing toward something that we believe has incredible potential not only for our shareholders, but for society as well. We will immediately begin actively marketing our biocidal coating to these markets.\"Major Certification Company Provides Coated Air Filtration Material Testing ResultsThe company has received test results from a major Certification Company. The testing was completed on an uncoated filter and the same filter material treated with ZEN's graphene-based coating in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 52.2, an industry accepted procedure for measuring filter efficiency. Both filters had a minimum efficiency r...