July 17th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Investing in graphene – Research unlocks opportunities: Argo Graphene Solutions, BASF, Samsung
Innovation often needs a catalyst - an event that accelerates the adoption of new technologies and pushes companies to explore new directions. The past few years have been full of such catalysts: climate change has driven efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, and the US government's rumbling attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have prompted a global rethink of defense spending. Graphene, a material of the future, is at the center of many of these developments – reason enough to explore potential investment options.
time to read: 2 minutes | Author: Nico Popp
ISIN: ARGO GRAPHENE SOLUTIONS CORP | CA04021P1018 , BASF SE NA O.N. | DE000BASF111 , SAMSUNG EL./25 GDRS NV PF | US7960502018 , SAMSUNG SDI GDR(144A)/4 | US7960542030
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Nico Popp
At home in Southern Germany, the passionate stock exchange expert has been accompanying the capital markets for about twenty years. With a soft spot for smaller companies, he is constantly on the lookout for exciting investment stories.
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Graphene as a miracle material
Graphene is considered extremely versatile. It conducts electricity a hundred times better than copper, is ultra-light, extremely stable, and flexible. The material is used in sensors, electronics, energy storage, and construction materials. Studies, such as those conducted by Fortune Business Insights, predict rapid growth: The US graphene market alone is expected to grow from USD 50.9 million in 2022 to USD 401.4 million by 2030. That is an annual growth rate of just under 30%. Graphene-reinforced composite materials and batteries offer enormous potential in aviation, the automotive industry, and energy storage. Graphene is all about lighter components, fast-charging batteries, and building materials that are both better and more sustainable.
BASF and Samsung believe in graphene
The Ludwigshafen-based chemicals company BASF has been researching graphene for years. The Company has been operating the Carbon Materials Innovation Center (CMIC) together with the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen since 2012, where it is researching new carbon materials for electronics and energy systems. BASF board member Andreas Kreimeyer emphasizes that graphene could "revolutionize numerous applications" and that BASF wants to "be at the forefront."
Electronics giant Samsung is also experimenting with graphene and is using it primarily in battery technology. Using nanoparticles made from graphene or graphene oxide, Samsung has been able to produce batteries with 45% higher capacity and significantly faster charging speeds. Samsung's graphene research also focuses on sensor technology and components. Graphene is already being used in smartphones as a thermal paste for camera and CPU modules.
Argo Graphene Solutions aims to make building materials better and greener
The business model of Argo Graphene Solutions also envisages an innovative use for graphene. The Canadian company aims to add graphene to building materials to make them more durable, flexible, and CO2-neutral. Studies have shown that the innovative material can be used as an additive in cement, concrete, and asphalt. A week ago, Argo Graphene Solutions opened a distribution and mixing center to drive its expansion in North America. The innovative company also has its sights set on Europe.
Infrastructure worldwide is in disrepair. A study commissioned by the G20 shows that by 2040, investments of USD 3.5 trillion will be needed in infrastructure every year. In order to keep the carbon footprint manageable and build high-quality infrastructure, a large part of this amount could also be spent on innovative building materials. Argo Graphene Solutions' commitment to expansion is also demonstrated by a recent personnel announcement: Wilbert J. Landry Jr. is joining Argo's management team. Landry has four decades of experience in the real estate and construction industries and will support Argo on its growth trajectory.
Investment story still in its early stages
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Landry to our Board of Directors," commented Argo CEO Scott Smale. "His extensive experience in construction, real estate, and operational management, combined with his proven leadership skills and strategic understanding, will help advance our goal of providing innovative graphene-based additives for the concrete, cement, and asphalt industries."
Argo Graphene Solutions' stock is trading more actively again following the name change. With a market capitalization of CAD 16.3 million, the Company is still in its infancy. If it succeeds in rolling out its own graphene technology in the construction industry, the stock could be in for a revaluation. The Company is well-positioned to benefit from the megatrend toward sustainability, the investment backlog in infrastructure, and the growing acceptance of graphene as an innovative material across a wide range of industries.
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