Sansiri Partners with KMITL to Launch Graphene Concrete Revolution

Bangkok Business PR News: Thailand’s real estate industry is set for a revolutionary transformation as Sansiri, a leading real estate developer, teams up with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) to pioneer graphene-enhanced precast concrete. This groundbreaking initiative aims to reshape construction technology, setting a new standard for sustainable and efficient building practices in the country.

Sansiri partners with KMITL to unveil graphene-enhanced concrete walls for sustainable Thai construction
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The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the country’s approach to advanced construction materials. According to this Bangkok Business PR News report, the joint effort leverages graphene’s remarkable properties to significantly enhance concrete strength and thermal insulation. Sansiri’s partnership with KMITL stems from the successful Sansiri Sustainable Home – Prototype 1, which laid the groundwork for developing Net-zero Home 2050, underscoring the company’s ambition of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Graphene Concrete Paving the Way

Mr. Uthai Uthaisangsuk, President and CEO of Sansiri Public Company Limited, emphasized that the partnership with KMITL—renowned for its excellence in graphene technology research—will drive industrial-scale graphene production and explore diverse applications in construction. Adding less than 0.1% graphene to concrete mixtures can boost strength by over 35%, substantially reducing cement usage and thereby decreasing carbon emissions associated with traditional construction practices.

This innovative research collaboration, unprecedented in Thailand, aims to produce graphene-enhanced precast concrete walls specifically designed to reduce heat absorption and improve energy efficiency in buildings. These precast concrete walls will become prototypes for future mass production at Sansiri’s advanced facilities, aligning with the company’s strategic vision of sustainable living environments.

National Economic Impact

Associate Professor Dr. Khomsan Maleesee, President of KMITL, highlights the institution’s mission of driving national advancement through innovative science and technology. Spearheaded by Professor Dr. Cherdtha Rattanaphan and Assistant Professor Dr. Chawan Sriwong, the research team successfully established Thailand’s first industrial-scale automated graphene production plant. This achievement reduces dependence on costly imported graphene, typically valued at over 10 million baht per kilogram.

Utilizing graphene oxide (GO), a highly beneficial derivative, the research promises not only improved mechanical and thermal insulation properties for precast concrete but also additional safety benefits. Graphene oxide is non-toxic, chemically stable, resistant to heat and sunlight, and inhibits microbial growth, offering safer living environments for residents.

Setting New Sustainability Standards

The successful completion of this project will deliver significant advancements for Thailand’s construction sector. This graphene-enhanced precast concrete innovation will be applicable broadly, from residential buildings to offices, factories, and warehouses, greatly contributing to Thailand’s economy and boosting national income.

Sansiri, with over 15 years of leadership in precast construction systems, operates six state-of-the-art factories spanning 200 rai in Pathum Thani Province. These facilities employ advanced Semi-Automated Carousel System technology and eco-friendly Green Cement, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sansiri remains committed to sustainability through ongoing R&D and ecosystem collaboration, continually innovating to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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