Smart Nano^TM

Smart Nano^TM is a technology platform designed to integrate a wide array of nanoparticles into various polymer and metal host materials. This forms the core of our technology development work, because materials engineered at a molecular level represent the best opportunities for significant product breakthroughs and value to our customers.

Specifically, we are working to continuously improve the integration of carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, nanoclays, and nano metals.to dramatically improve mechanical properties (toughness and reinforcement) of common host materials.

We work with partners to nano-enhance their materials; we are not a polymer company. We help make products better through smart use of available nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles

The most widely accepted definition of a nanoparticle is any particle measuring less than 100 nanometers (nm), although most nanoparticles that we us measure less than 50 nm.

Carbon NanoTubes (CNTs) and other carbonaceous nanoparticles

Often cited as the most promising of nanoparticles, these are notoriously difficult to use because they tend to aggregate into large clumps, and don't naturally bond well to other materials. An additional challenge is that these nanoparticles try to re-aggregate in weak dispersions.

Our technology approach:

• Maximizes CNT exfoliation
• Minimizes unintended cutting/shortening, to maintain the benefits derived from their naturally high aspect ratios (1000:1 for Single-Wall Carbon NanoTubes - SWCNTs)
• Maximizes bonding to a wide array of host materials