Advanced & Speciality Materials
Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials, those ultra-tiny materials measured in billionths of a meter, hold immense potential due to their unique properties. They can be used to make custom materials with highly efficient properties such as super-reactivity, enhanced conductivity, light-weight and strong, extremely effective targetted carries of active materials in the body.
Nanomaterials can be used across varied industries.
- Consumer Products: Nanomaterials can be used to increase the solubility of poorly-soluble actives in water as well as targeted delivery of these actives in skin.
Energy Revolution: They are used in solar panels to boost efficiency and create next-generation batteries with more power and faster charging. Nano-scale surface treatments can be used to design highly effective thermal heat exchangers used for energy efficiency.
Environmental Warriors: Nanofilters can remove pollutants from water and air with exceptional efficiency, aiding environmental cleanup.
Construction Innovation: Nanomaterials can create stronger, lighter, and more durable building materials, leading to sustainable and resilient structures for different industries from Manufacturing to Aerospace.
As a leading expert in the field of nanomaterials, we are dedicated to designing, developing, and characterizing materials that are tailored for specific scientific & engineering applications. Our diverse portfolio of nanomaterials includes micelles, vesicles, liposomes, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, and polymeric nanoparticles each meticulously designed to meet the unique challenges of their intended scientific use. Whether it’s increasing the solubility of poorly-soluble molecules in water or enabling targeted delivery of active ingredients into the skin, or creating ultra-light weight materials our nanomaterials deliver reliable and scientifically proven results.
In order to ensure the precise quality and uniformity of our nanomaterials, we employ a range of cutting-edge analytical tools and techniques. This includes Microscopic techniques such as transmission and scanning electron microscopy and spectroscopic techniques such as static and dynamic light scattering, which enable us to accurately measure and analyze the size distribution of our materials. By maintaining meticulous quality control standards, we can guarantee that our nanomaterials always meet or exceed scientific industry standards, providing our clients with the scientifically rigorous solutions they need to succeed in their respective fields.
At the forefront of scientific innovation and research, we are committed to pushing the scientific boundaries of what is possible in the field of nanomaterials. Through our ongoing scientific research and development efforts, we will continue to push the limits of what our nanomaterials can achieve, unlocking new scientifically proven possibilities and applications across a wide range of industries.
Super-hydrophobic Materials
Superhydrophobic materials have the ability to repel water. This property is advantageous in consumer products, where self-cleaning is required as well as in industrial products to minimize corrosion or fouling.
We help in the design and development of superhydrophobic materials for specific Client and Consumer Applications. We employ graphene and other nanocomposites to achieve minimal surface contact angle to ensure highest levels of superhydrophobicity. The resulting materials are used across many industries such as Textile industry for creating water-resistant clothing, rain gear, or outdoor gear
- Textiles Industry : To create water-resistant clothing, rain gear, and outdoor gear.
- Food Packaging Industry: To make surfaces water-resistant and protect them from microbial spoilage.
- Construction Industry: To prevent or reduce water damage to buildings or to design self-cleaning windows.
- Aerospace Industry: Superhydrophobic coatings can be applied to aircraft wings to reduce ice accumulation.
At kLogW Consulting, we leverage Open Innovation to work with Researchers across Academia, National Labs & Other Industries to develop new ways to fabricate superhydrophobic materials and to improve their properties. As these materials become more affordable and easier to produce, they are likely to find even more applications in the future. Contact us today to see if we can help find an application for superhydrophobic surfaces in your business.
Speciality Polymer Composites
Specialty polymer composites are a subgroup of high-performance polymers designed for high-stress applications. They are essentially engineered materials that combine the properties of polymers (plastics) with other materials to achieve superior characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of what makes them special:
- Tailored Performance: Unlike regular composites, specialty versions are formulated to meet specific needs. They can be designed for exceptional mechanical strength, high-temperature resistance, electrical conductivity, or biocompatibility, depending on the application.
- Advanced Materials: These composites often incorporate unique components beyond standard fibers or fillers. Think nanomaterials for enhanced properties, specialty resins for extreme environments, or even smart polymers that respond to stimuli.
- Cutting-edge Applications: Due to their targeted properties, specialty composites find use in demanding fields like aerospace (lightweight and strong components), medicine (implantable devices), and extreme energy exploration (resistant to harsh conditions).
At kLogW Consulting, we engineer the next generation of speciality polymers, including speciality additives such as carbon nanotubes, conductive polymers, metallic nanoparticles, and biocompatible polymer composites. We design materials in-line with Customer needs including light-weight but strong, conductive but energy efficient, compatible with human body but resisting wear and tear.
The field of specialty polymer composites is constantly evolving as researchers develop new materials and refine fabrication techniques. As these advancements continue, kLogW Consulting aims to bring these materials for our Clients for innovative applications.
Sustainable Alternatives to Non-Biodegradable Polymers
Plastics are omnipresent and an inescapable part of modern society. This has made the use of plastics ubiquitous across all industries from consumer goods to medical, from construction to aerospace.
While plastics have elevated the comforts of modern society, the ubiquitous use of synthetic plastics has lead to a huge environmental hazard across land and ocean. To curb this problem it is important to find sustainable alternatives to non-biodegradable plastics.
At kLogW, we understand the power of plastics and the environmental challenge they pose. Therefore, we are committed to developing custom polymers with specific additives and custom polymer blends to increase the biodegradability of plastics, while simultaneously making them business-friendly. In this endeavor, we compound biodegradable plastics, bio-based plastics, as well as develop custom additives and fillers to increase biodegradability of synthetic plastics.
We are committed to developing materials that are durable, compostable, and meet the functional needs of end-use application. Our materials can be used across many industries such as:
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Packaging: Biodegradable options, such as PHA based polymers, are ideal for single-use disposable items like consumer products such as soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics.
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Food Service Industry: Disposable cutlery, plates, and cups are heavily used in this industry. We provide biodegradable alternatives, such as PLA based polymers, that offer a more sustainable option for restaurants, cafes, and food trucks.
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Construction: Biodegradable materials might be suitable for temporary structures or applications where long-term strength isn’t crucial.
As research and development progress, biodegradable plastics are expected to improve in terms of durability, water resistance, and applicability across various industries. The ideal scenario involves using a combination of strategies to reduce overall plastic use and promote a circular economy for plastics. At kLogW Consulting, we understand this dilemma and embed resource circularity across all our design and development work.