Repeatable materials development process
Material selection
Target material design
Target system design
Pre-processing
Synthesis and characterization
Functionalization and post-processing
Prototyping and scaling
Our materials are derived from chitosan, an abundant, biodegradable biowaste with unique anti-microbial properties.
The algorithms and chemistries that we have developed allow us to make targeted changes to chitosan for optimized performance
Optimized chitosan is processed by electrospinning into nano fibrous membranes with superior surface area, for selective contaminant reduction at a low energy cost.
Our novel materials can be customized to meet the needs of a wide range of public health applications, from water purification, industrial separation, skin care, and beyond.
Material selection
Target material design
Target system design
Pre-processing
Synthesis and characterization
Functionalization and post-processing
Prototyping and scaling