Applying Our Technology
All materials are ultimately based on molecules. It is our philosophy that it is essential to focus on the molecular structure and intermolecular interactions within a material to design sustainable materials. If molecular components are designed soundly, the end product will have its best chance to be successful. This page describes some of the product areas we are exploring to develop new materials and processes.
Research at the Institute
Industrial Materials
We have a number of efforts focused on developing both “drop in” replacements and fundamentally new materials for textiles, packaging, and construction materials.
Pharmaceuticals
Projects are underway developing new synthetic methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients as well as novel delivery technologies to improve bioavailability and efficacy.
Climate Change Mitigation
We have innovative approaches to carbon dioxide sequestration while simultaneously improving the materials performance of paving, concrete and other construction materials.
New Toxicological Analysis
Toxicology screening technologies and new chemical sensors are being developed that avoid the use of hazardous materials and animal testing.
Electronics and Photonics
Novel photoresist and semiconductor materials as well as surface cleaning technologies that meet new and future environmental regulations are being developed for the electronics industries.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Fundamentally new materials and application mechanisms are being developed that avoid VOCs and other hazardous materials for hair, skin and nail products.
Alternative Energy
Novel photon to chemical energy mechanisms are being explored for generation and storage applications. Technologies to facilitate wind and tidal systems are being explored.
Water Purification and Desalinization
We are exploring several approaches to the sustainable purification and reclamation of water that recognize the practical limitations of geography and economics.