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- Zentek Ltd. is a Canadian intellectual property development and commercialization company specializing in advanced nanomaterials, primarily graphene-based technologies. The company’s core products and services include graphene materials derived from its Albany graphite deposit; graphene-based antimicrobial coatings marketed under the ZenGUARD™ brand; surgical masks; HVAC filters enhanced with graphene-silver technology; personal protective equipment; rapid detection point-of-care diagnostic tests; pharmaceutical products based on graphene compounds; and research and development in graphene oxide synthesis and aptamers. Zentek operates through wholly owned subsidiaries, including Albany Graphite Corp., focusing on the purification and commercial exploitation of graphite, targeting markets in healthcare, biotechnology, and high-technology industrial sectors across Canada, the United States, the Middle East, India, and South America. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Zentek has transitioned from mineral exploration to a technology commercialization focus emphasizing healthcare applications and advanced materials.
Recent major developments include a strategic CEO transition with Mohammed Jiwan appointed as CEO in November 2025; the announcement of a novel Graphite Gel-Based Fire-Retardant product called GraphGel™, along with an exclusive U.S. licensing agreement with Altek Advanced Materials Inc. for commercial distribution in the U.S. market; expansion of ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters demonstrating significant infectious aerosol removal efficiency; and a non-exclusive licensing letter of intent with Altek for U.S. commercialization rights. Zentek’s Albany Graphite Corp. subsidiary achieved ultra-high purity graphite (5N, 99.9992%) meeting nuclear industry standards, supporting high-tech applications. The company also strengthened its global footprint through partnerships enabling production and marketing in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and secured funding and operational expansions focusing on commercialization of proprietary nanotechnologies within healthcare prevention, detection, and treatment segments.