TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

SynMatter’s founders have invented a method to create functional additives that augment the performance of numerous materials. These intelligent additives, Smart Particles, contain active chemical compounds, however, they are inert, and easy to handle and incorporate into a broad range of matrices, including coatings, films, plastics, powders, liquids and gels. When exposed to an environmental trigger, such as a change in pH, temperature or light, the Smart Particles release the active chemical compounds. This trigger release capability enables these additives to impart a wide variety of functionalities to the matrices, such as corrosion protection, corrosion and pH detection, antimicrobial and antifouling activity, enhanced UV and temperature resistance, superhydrophobicity, color changes, and improved material processing and curing, as well as the delivery of skin and hair actives in personal care products. Smart Particles are a transformational technology. They are produced using an environmentally friendly, scalable, cost-effective method and can be designed to deliver a very wide range of active agents to customer specifications. Simple incorporation is a straight-forward way to add intelligent functionality into existing products without requiring significant changes to current production methods. They are a leading contender for accelerating the adoption of smart materials in the marketplace.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials, Chemical

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 6

Vetted Programs/Awards: NASA’s Create the Future Design Award 2015: Automotive and Transportation Category
NCET2 Top 40 Startup 2016
TechConnect National Innovation Award 2016
Plug & Play Incubator: New Materials & Packaging, 2017

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Early-stage Startup (Seed)

Showcase Booth #: 24

Website: http://www.SynMatter.co/

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES