Material Impact

AgZen is a company that specializes in the development of pesticide sprays designed to adhere to plants, thereby minimizing pollution associated with agricultural chemicals. The firm provides patented, field-tested food-safe additives and sprayer retrofits that enhance the adhesion of agrochemical droplets to crops. This innovative approach allows farmers to achieve effective protection while significantly reducing the volume of pesticides used, without sacrificing plant health or yield. By focusing on sustainability and efficiency, AgZen aims to support agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable for farmers.

Talus Renewables offers new pathways to chemicals, fertilizers, and fuels with its green ammonia production technology.

Mattiq is a company that designs and develops sustainable materials using a transformative platform combining materials science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. Its mission is to decarbonize fundamental building blocks, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, minimize waste, and enable businesses to create more sustainable products and processes.

actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced coating solutions for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Germany, and South Korea, actnano focuses on creating wet ANG coatings designed to protect electronic devices and manufacturing environments from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Their technology includes a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied post-manufacturing, enhancing devices' water resistance to IPx7 levels. This approach allows clients to effectively integrate the protective coatings into existing production lines, ensuring durability and longevity in their electronic products.

actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced coating solutions for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Germany, and South Korea, actnano focuses on creating wet ANG coatings designed to protect electronic devices and manufacturing environments from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Their technology includes a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied post-manufacturing, enhancing devices' water resistance to IPx7 levels. This approach allows clients to effectively integrate the protective coatings into existing production lines, ensuring durability and longevity in their electronic products.

Fusion Coolant Systems develops and markets advanced coolant and lubrication systems for metalworking and manufacturing, using supercritical carbon dioxide as a cutting fluid to improve production rates and tool life while reducing health, safety, and environmental risks. Its Pure-Cut 1000 system delivers dry-lubricated supercritical CO2, and LUBE-CUT 1600 combines CO2 with controlled lubrication for various cutting applications; the CHiP Lube system is highlighted as a significant advance in metalworking fluids. The company also provides infrastructure solutions, including carbon dioxide storage tanks, pumps, and related equipment. Its products are used in medical implants and instruments, automotive and heavy equipment, aerospace, defense, and power generation sectors. Fusion Coolant Systems has a strategic partnership with Air Liquide. The business was formerly known as Lean Fluid Systems and was renamed in 2009, and it operates from Canton, Michigan with an additional office in Saint-Priest, France.