Plaid Technologies Provides Graphene-Oxide Dispersion Update

Vancouver, British Columbia — January 13, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Plaid Technologies Inc. (CSE: STIF) (OTC: STIFF) (FRA: 5QX0) is providing an update on its ongoing development work related to graphene-oxide dispersion methods for cement applications, including wellbore cement. The company notes that a growing body of published research continues to explore the potential of graphene-enhanced materials in construction and industrial applications.

Plaid Technologies is working with Petro Flow LLC to incorporate an “ultrasonic injection process” designed to improve the dispersion of its graphene-oxide in cementitious mixtures. Preliminary internal laboratory-scale observations suggest that improved dispersion may influence hydration and cured material properties. Plaid continues to test and assess performance characteristics, scalability, and cost implications as part of its ongoing development program.

Published peer-reviewed research has reported that small additions of graphene or its derivatives can influence the mechanical performance and durability of certain cementitious composites under laboratory conditions. The company’s development program is designed to evaluate whether similar effects can be achieved consistently and economically using its dispersion approach in a broad range of targeted cement applications.

Research on graphene-enhanced polymer composites (GRPCs) has shown how graphene can improve load-bearing capacity, flexibility, and thermal properties in advanced polymer matrices, findings that are driving interest in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and high-performance manufacturing.

Broad industrial interest is being driven by several key performance advantages documented in the literature, including improved mechanical properties, enhanced durability and reduced permeability, and advanced composite performance.

By leveraging its proprietary formulation and dispersion techniques, Plaid is actively working towards converting well-documented graphene performance benefits into commercially viable, regulated, and mission-critical use applications, beginning with wellbore cement and expanding into additional high-value commercial construction applications.

Near-term, Plaid is focused upon commercial applications in wellbore cement and construction materials, where dispersion quality is a key technical factor affecting repeatable performance. The company believes that improved dispersion methods, once further-validated, will support performance optimization and potential cost efficiencies.

With nearly 4.5 million orphaned and abandoned wells in the US alone, Plaid acknowledges the urgency in developing more expedient, durable and cost-effective methods to plugging methane-leaking wells. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (“BIL”) the US Federal Government alone has committed $4.7B for an initial phase to begin addressing the problem. At this stage, Plaid has not received any contracts under the BIL plan.

“Published research continues to highlight graphene’s potential to enhance conventional industrial materials,” said Guy Bourgeous, CEO of Plaid Technologies Inc. “Our focus is on advancing dispersion methods that could enable practical, scalable use of graphene in cement applications, including wellbore cement. We believe this work positions Plaid to address real-world performance and deployment challenges, and we look forward to reporting further progress as our development program advances.”

Guy Bourgeois is the Director & Chief Executive Officer of Plaid Technologies Inc. He can be reached at 1-800-585-7517 or info@plaidtechnologiesinc.com.

Source: Plaid Technologies Inc.