materials research and development

Advanced Ceramic Fibers, LLC (ACF) was formed in 2012 by Dr. John Garnier after co-inventing the Direct Conversion Process at the Idaho National Labs. ACF is commercializing Fi-Bar™, a metal carbide/carbon-core fiber made through a patented one-step process that grows a nano-conversion layer of metal carbide into each carbon filament. ACF researches these fibers for ceramic and metal matrix composites in turbine engines, nuclear thermal propulsion, space travel, and stationary power.

3D braided CMC fasteners3D printing of ceramic matrix composite componentsmetal carbide conversion of carbon filamentspatented one-step Direct Conversion Process

Akron PolyVolt Inc. specializes in the development and innovation of advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage systems. Founded in 2024 as a spin-off from the University of Akron, the company develops active materials for redox flow batteries, next-generation battery technologies, polymeric materials for lithium-ion batteries, ion-conducting polymer membranes, eutectic salt systems, and polymer composites including thermally conductive insulating polymers and EMI shielding films and coatings.

design and synthesis customizationmembrane technology development

Carbon-Bound is a research and development startup based in Silver City, New Mexico, dedicated to creating green materials from iron, water, and carbon dioxide, capturing this greenhouse gas in useful products and structures for the building industry. The company has invented two carbon-negative materials, Ferrock and Polymiron, and focuses on affordable housing that is healthier for residents and the environment. It does not manufacture products for sale and invites joint venture inquiries from larger companies.

mission is to introduce and commercialize new sustainable technologies Keanetech LLC. was founded in 2004 and is an affiliate member of Enterprise Works, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign incubator for spin-off companies. The objective is to transform the latest scientific discoveries and technological advancements in Materials Science and Engineering into viable commercial products. View more Our Gallery What service does our company provide? More information Keanetech LLC is a research-based company whose mission is to transition technologies developed at UIUC into commercialization. Keanetech has several postdoctoral researchers with significant expertise in:Low-energy ceramic powder synthesis Scalable, low-energy alternative ceramic forming methods Geopolymers and geopolymer composites Mine tailings revalorization Agricultural Supplements01Geopolymers Keanetech has.

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