Commercializing a novel, cost-effective process (molecular decomposition) for the manufacturing of nanosize powders, the building blocks for myriad nanotechnology applications, as well as nanostructured ceramic membranes and other devices.

The main focus of this new Center has been to synthesize
nanosize oxide powders by a low-cost, commercially
scalable process using low-cost precursors. These powders
find applications in numerous technologies. During
the past year, one patent application was filed and one
patent was issued. During the year, the use of nanosize
powders in sensors and as a material for fuel cells, an energy
conversion device which converts chemical energy
of fuels directly into electricity was explored.

2004-05
2005-06

Highlights

• One venture will be started this year. Fact Sheet has been sent to over 130 potential clients.
• ZrO2, CeO2: Fuel cells, structural ceramic components. Cells to be supplied to Versa Power Systems and FuelCell Energy this year.
• TiO2, ZnO, SnO2: Optics, coatings. Samples supplied.
• Fe2O3, CeO2, TiO2: Environmental clean-up. Samples being evaluated by the MAC Center.

Spin Out Companies

• Nano-Oxides

Benefiting Companies

• Versa Power Systems
• FuelCell Energy
• Materials and Systems Research, Inc. MSRI

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