Specialty Products by Mechanochemical Technology

Our process is based on Dual Drive Mechanochemical Milling systems that leverages high-energy mechanical forces to drive chemical reactions, induce structural defects, and promote amorphization, resulting in the synthesis of innovative materials with tailored properties. The dual-drive system’s enhanced kinetic energy input and adjustable speed ratios (e.g., as noted in advanced PBM designs) enable precise control over reaction efficiency and selectivity, making DDPBM ideal for producing the following specialty products

Nanomaterials

High-energy milling reduces particle sizes to the nanometer range (often <100 nm) through intense collisions and shear forces, creating nanomaterials with enhanced physical and chemical properties. The mechanochemical process increases surface area and introduces defects, boosting reactivity.

Applications: Catalysts, drug delivery systems, sensors, and high-performance composites

Examples: Metallic Nanoparticles, Ceramic Nanoparticles, Carbon-Based Nanomaterials

Amorphous Alloys (Metallic Glasses)

Description: Mechanochemical processing induces amorphization by disrupting crystalline structures through high-energy impacts, producing amorphous alloys with unique mechanical, magnetic, and corrosion-resistant properties.

Applications: Transformers, magnetic sensors, biomedical implants, and structural components

Examples:

Fe-based or Ni-based metallic glasses for magnetic applications or wear-resistant coatings.

Zr-based amorphous alloys for biomedical implants due to their biocompatibility and strength.

Catalysts and Electrocatalysts

Description: The high surface area, defect-rich structures, and amorphous phases, improving catalytic activity and selectivity. The process avoids solvents and high temperatures, making it eco-friendly.

Applications: Green energy (fuel cells, hydrogen production), environmental cleanup, and chemical manufacturing.

Examples: Pt- or Pd-based nanocatalysts for fuel cells or chemical synthesis.

Defect-rich metal oxides (e.g., CeO₂, TiO₂) for photocatalysis or environmental remediation.

Mechanochemically modified Niobium Molybdate for biomass conversion.

The mechanochemical synthesis of pharmaceutical co-crystals and amorphous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) by grinding APIs with co-formers or excipients. Our milling system enhances drug solubility, bioavailability, and stability without solvents, aligning with green chemistry principles.

Applications: Drug formulation, personalized medicine, and screening of polymorphs in pharmaceutical R&D.

Examples: Co-crystals of APIs like ibuprofen or carbamazepine with co-formers to improve dissolution rates. Amorphous forms of poorly soluble drugs for enhanced bioavailability in oral formulations.

High-Performance Composites

Mechanochemical processing enables the synthesis of composite materials by blending and alloying different phases, introducing defects, and enhancing interfacial bonding. The process can mix ceramics, metals, or polymers at the nanoscale.

Applications: Aerospace components, wear-resistant coatings, and energy storage devices

Examples: SiO-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries, where mechanochemical milling induces disproportionation to form Si nanocrystals.

Modified carbon materials for supercapacitor electrodes with increased surface area.

Solid electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity for all-solid-state batteries.

Pharmaceutical Co-Crystals and Drug Formulations

Energy Storage Materials

Description: Dual drive based mechanochemical process enhances the performance of materials for batteries and supercapacitors by creating nanostructured, defect-rich, or amorphous phases with improved ion diffusion and storage capacity.

Applications: Lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage systems

.Examples: SiO-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries, where mechanochemical milling induces disproportionation to form Si nanocrystals. science.gov

Modified carbon materials for supercapacitor electrodes with increased surface area.

Solid electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity for all-solid-state batteries.

Recycled Materials from E-Waste

Description: Mechanochemical processing enables the recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste by transforming elemental metals into soluble compounds through co-milling with reagents. This promotes efficient leaching and recycling.

Applications: Sustainable recycling, waste management, and resource recovery.

Examples: Recovery of copper (Cu), palladium (Pd), and silver (Ag) from e-waste scraps using co-milling with K₂S₂O₈ and NaCl, achieving nearly complete Cu and Pd recovery

Dechlorination and carbonization of persistent organic pollutants (e.g., mirex) for safe disposal.