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Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX:ECT)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for ECT
Current share price for ECT : $0.089 -0.031 (-25.83%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Aug 2026 9:21AM
Price at Release
$0.120
Full Release
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Summary
Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has secured an initial supply of MAX phase precursor material to begin scale-up optimisation testing for their MXene production process. This milestone enables ECT to advance its MXene production using Flash Joule Heating technology in collaboration with Metallium Limited at their facility in Texas. The company aims to achieve a production rate of 1kg of MXene per day upon full optimisation. MXenes, known for their high conductivity and corrosion resistance, are targeted for EMI shielding and defense applications. ECT views the market as supply-constrained and seeks to expand precursor supply relationships to meet the anticipated demand.
Key Points
  • Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX: ECT) secures 4kg of MAX phase precursor material.
  • This marks the start of scale-up optimisation testing for MXene production.
  • The production process uses Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology.
  • The collaboration is with Metallium Limited at their Texas facility.
  • Aims for a production rate of 1kg of MXene per day once optimised.
  • MXenes are valued for high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and EMI shielding applications.
  • ECT sees the market as constrained by supply, not demand, identifying a structural opportunity.
  • ECT retains ownership of MXene products under the engineering agreement.
  • The initial supply cost is US$3,475 per kilogram, sufficient for 15-40 production runs.
  • ECT is developing relationships to diversify and expand precursor supply.
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