Space Blue Limited

Space Blue Limited invented and developed a graphene-enhanced recycled rubber floor mat to address the global problem of waste tire (1.5 billion waste tire) that are currently being burned or going to landfill.

SpaceBlue Limited is a Manchester-based start-up that came up with a novel solution to address this issue by developing a Graphene-enhanced recycled rubber product- the SpaceMat® which has mass utilization with the support ofThe Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC)at the University of Manchester. SpaceMat® is the best option to replace synthetic mat, disposal of which is a cause of pollution leading to an environmental disaster. SpaceMat® can be used as a doormat at the entrances of homes, offices, public and industrial buildings in addition to its wider applications as an anti-fatigue and an anti-slip surface inareas such as theworkplace, gym, playground and swimming pool.

The intention of SpaceBlue is to enhance the physical properties of recycled end-of-life rubber waste of vehicle tires, footwear and rubber hand gloves to bring out a high-value product. The start-up has formulated a winning strategy, the confidence to build a vibrant presence in the Fashion-Functionality-Price-Quality conscious and environment-sustainability-aesthetic sensitive modern consumer. SpaceMat® is made of up to 80% recycled rubber and graphene-enhanced 20% natural rubber. Floor mats undergo compression, and fundamental study had shown that by adding graphene into the rubber, it can double the compression strength,increasingthe durability of the SpaceMat®.