Khalifa University and Purapipe International Sign MoU

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Research & Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D) has joined forces with Swiss pipeline technology firm Purapipe International. The collaborative effort was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), charting a course for the development of high-performance composite transportation pipelines catering to energy and desalination transportation needs.

The MoU signing ceremony, held at Khalifa University, saw the participation of Dr. Hassan Arafat, Senior Director of RIC2D, and Mathias Dybvik, Chief Technology Officer of Purapipe International.

The essence of this partnership lies in harnessing the potential of advanced nanomaterials, particularly graphene and 2D materials, to revolutionize the development of transportation pipelines. The collaboration aims to explore and apply nanomaterials in addressing the evolving requirements of pipelines, especially those driven by the imperative of decarbonization in the energy and desalination sectors.

Dr. Hassan Arafat, expressing the commitment of Khalifa University to innovation, remarked, “As a research center dedicated to obtaining solutions that support the UAE’s strategic energy and desalination sectors, Khalifa University’s RIC2D continues to emphasize innovation through graphene and nanomaterials. We believe the synergy from this partnership will benefit the UAE and the global industrial sector with pipelines that provide cost and operational benefits.”

Mathias Dybvik of Purapipe International highlighted the potential of thermoplastic nanocomposites in substantially enhancing the performance of transportation pipelines. He expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are looking forward to embarking on this journey with Khalifa University and leveraging their growing capabilities in nanomaterials research.”

This strategic collaboration between Khalifa University and Purapipe International is poised to contribute to the ongoing advancements in pipeline technology, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and operational benefits. The joint exploration of nanomaterials is expected to pave the way for innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of the global energy and desalination industries.