Nasir Macadam

First and last name: Nasir Macadam

Title & Position (Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss, etc): Dr, Principal Engineer

Affiliation: Levidian Nanosystems Ltd

Address: 17 Mercers Row, Cambridge, CB5 8HY

Preferred contact number: +447815710207 Email: Website(s):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasir-macadam https://www.levidian.com/

Short Biography:

Nasir obtained his PhD at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, with a focus on 2d-material dispersion, printing and device fabrication. Since graduating, Nasir has been working hands on at Levidian Nanosystems, as part of the Levidian Applied Technologies team, integrating graphene material produced by their LOOP system into a range of applications. His focus is on the energy storage and paints & coatings sectors.

Title & Abstract: Turning a Greenhouse Gas into Graphene: Enabling Next-Generation Energy Technologies Methane is one of the world’s most potent greenhouse gases, over 80 times more impactful than CO₂ on a 20-year timescale. Advanced materials are pivotal to the energy transition, yet their production can have negative environmental consequences. What if both challenges could be addressed simultaneously? Levidian’s LOOP decarbonisation technology captures carbon from methane before it is burned, generating clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene. Hydrogen serves as a low-carbon energy carrier, while graphene is a high-performance 2D material that can improve the performance and reduce the carbon footprint of a wide range of materials. This talk will focus on the benefits of this approach and applications of graphene, including its use as a battery additive to improve capacity and lifetime of electrodes, as well as its role in reducing hydrogen permeability in Type IV containers.

Figure 1 - Schematic of Levidian LOOP technology, showcasing carbon capture, carbon prevention and carbon utilisation ofered by the technology.