A fluorine-free winter sports equipment wax composition comprising a wax matrix with 0.1–10 wt% graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) dispersed therein, offering superior glide, durability, and hydrophobicity.

Patentradars sammanfattning

This patent discloses a ski and winter sports equipment wax composition in which graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) at 0.1–10 wt% are dispersed in a wax matrix comprising natural, mineral, and/or synthetic waxes. The invention addresses the 2023 ban on fluorinated ski waxes by providing a fluorine-free alternative that outperforms existing fluorine-free products in gliding distance, durability, and water repellence. GNPs are distinguished from graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide by their superior environmental and health profile and their specific lateral size and layer-count characteristics that optimize tribological performance. A production method involves melting the wax constituents, stirring in low-moisture GNPs, and cooling in moulds.

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