What are Nanomaterials?
Nanomaterials are a new class of materials with astounding properties
and a truly universal set of potential applications. Nanomaterials
are commonly defined as materials with an average grain size less than
100 nanometers (one billion nanometers equals one meter). The average width
of a human hair is on the order of 100,000 nanometers and a single particle
of smoke is in the order of 1,000 nanometers.
Nanomaterials and the industry.
Due to the materials very small size, they have some amazing,
and in some cases, novel properties. Significant enhancement of optical,
mechanical, electrical, structural and magnetic properties are commonly
found with these materials. Indeed, in many cases these properties
can be combined and formulated to meet the specific needs of the user.
It is these properties, and their subsequent applications, that is exciting
the industry, government and the investor community to look closely at this
field.
Nanomaterials are no longer a laboratory curiosity. This
class of materials has now reached the initial stages of commercialization.
In fact, there are now over 50 domestic companies involved in the production
of nanocrystalline materials and many more looking to utilize these
materials for market advantage. Present applications include UV absorption
in high end cosmetics and sun block creams, thin film coatings to increase
the wear resistance of vinyl flooring and as catalysts in energy applications.
These materials are revolutionizing the functionality of material systems.
From multiple functionality to increased performance, nanomaterials
are the face of modern materials technology.
What we can do for you.
MPS has been involved in the design of material systems, commissioning
of equipment, preparation of intellectual properties, marketing of
materials, and management of existing nanomaterial companies.
MPS has significant expertise in the application and implementation
of nanomaterials. Our core competencies include:
- Production technology:
- Pros, cons, and commercialization status
- Quality and control systems
- System trouble shooting and optimization
- Technology transfer:
- Slip preparation and slip stability
- Integration into existing systems
- Applications:
- Present, near term, and long term applications
- Technical advantage identification and quantification
- Industry identification and industry contacts
- Nanomaterials marketplace:
- Market players and areas of core competency
- Identification of potential users and business partnerships
- Academic centers liaison and technical translator
- Definition of market size and growth projections
- Definition of applications and quantification of
industry benefit
- Intellectual property:
- Assistance in drafting of patent applications
- Review of existing intellectual property
- SBIR and other funding agencies:
- Preparation of project proposals
- Preparation and technical/marketing advice for reports
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