Carbon nanotube aluminum composites: We are working on developing an aluminum carbon nanotube composite and engineering a process to manufacture thin foils of the composite. By employing carbon nanotubes additives the goal is to increase the thermal conductivity of aluminum by a factor of 4-5 without adding weight. Applications include microelectronic devices such as high power radar and circuit boards. We have received partial funding for this project under a February 2005 research agreement with Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology.

Metalized carbon nanotubes: We have developed proprietary processes for metalizing carbon nanotubes. These carbon nanotubes, when coated with metal or metal alloys possess new magnetic and electrical properties.

Carbon nanotube/nanoclay polymer composites: A number of sporting goods manufacturers have begun making polymeric composites by adding fullerenes and carbon nanotubes to make their equipment, stiffer, lighter and more powerful. We are working on a project for a prominent sporting goods manufacturer to develop improved polymeric nanocomposites for and to improve the existing base material used by the sporting goods manufacturer.