NATURE AS THE FIRST ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

The human skin is a remarkable protective interface. It shields, regulates, and preserves the integrity of the body’s internal systems through a finely tuned barrier architecture.

In engineered systems—from architectural coatings and marine infrastructure to printed electronics and industrial surfaces—performance depends on the same principles: protection, stability, and longevity across demanding environments.

THE STATUS QUO

Marine environments present one of the most aggressive challenges for surface integrity.

Saltwater exposure, microbial activity, and continuous immersion accelerate degradation in vessels, offshore structures, ports and coastal infrastructure. A major contributor to this breakdown is marine fouling—the attachment of microorganisms, algae and biofilms to submerged surfaces such as hulls, ropes, pipes and concrete structures.

Conventional anti-fouling coatings often rely on toxic chemistries or high-maintenance solutions that degrade over time and introduce environmental burden without fully solving the problem. The result is a persistent trade-off between performance, durability, and ecological impact.

NATURE'S CONTRADICTION

Marine organisms thrive in the same environment that rapidly destroys engineered materials. Despite possessing only thin skins, scales or exoskeletons, they maintain resistance to fouling, corrosion, and environmental stress. This reveals a key principle:

Protection is not about thickness. It is about structure.

Nature does not rely on heavy barriers but on highly optimised surface architectures operating at the microscopic scale.

A NEW MATERIAL PARADIGM

Traditional materials struggle to maintain anti-fouling performance in low-energy or dark environments, where many marine systems operate continuously.

Our approach is different.

We engineer quantum-scale nanomaterials (<20 nm) designed to function across both illuminated and dark conditions, maintaining surface activity regardless of environmental lighting. Inspired by biological exoskeleton systems, we design atomically structured materials that replicate nature’s protective strategies—minimising adhesion, inhibiting biofilm formation and reducing corrosion pathways at the interface level.

ENGINEERED AT THE ATOMIC SCALE

Our nanomaterials are built with controlled surface architecture and high functional surface area, enabling performance at extremely low loading levels. This allows:

• Effective anti-fouling protection at minimal material dosage

• Reduced environmental impact through lower additive concentration

• Long-term surface stability in harsh aquatic environments

• Enhanced resistance to corrosion and biological adhesion

Protection is achieved not by excess material, but by precision design.

FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION

Our nano-additives are designed for seamless incorporation into existing coating systems. They enhance conventional marine coatings, improving durability, sustainability and long-term performance without requiring complete system redesign. This enables scalable adoption across industrial coating processes.

BEYOND MARINE APPLICATIONS

NANOARC advanced nanomaterials extend beyond marine systems into multiple high-performance industries:

• Functional surface coatings for durability, hydrophobicity, radiation management and conductivity

• Optical engineering coatings that control reflection, transmission, and light behavior in advanced devices

• Corrosion protection systems for metals and alloys in industrial infrastructure and transport systems

SMARTER SURFACES, INSPIRED BY NATURE

Across all applications, the principle remains consistent:

High-performance surfaces are defined by structure at the smallest scale—not material bulk. Our technology transforms surfaces into intelligent interfaces designed for endurance, efficiency and adaptability.

PARTNER WITH US

We develop next-generation nanomaterial systems that redefine how surfaces perform in extreme environments. Explore how advanced nanotechnology can transform your materials, enhance your products and extend the life of critical infrastructure.

MARINE-Q™

OVERVIEW

MARINE-Q™ is a passive surface treatment system designed to reduce algae growth and biofilm formation in architectural water features such as fountains reflecting pools and decorative basins.

KEY BENEFITS

• Reduces algae build up on treated surfaces

• Helps prevent biofilm formation at the surface interface

• Improves long term water clarity and visual consistency

• Reduces cleaning frequency and maintenance effort

• Supports more stable low intervention operation

HOW IT WORKS

MARINE-Q™ acts at the surface where fouling begins helping to limit microbial attachment and slow the early stages of biological growth. This helps maintain cleaner surfaces for longer periods without continuous chemical dosing.

USE CASE

Suitable for new builds refurbishment projects and scheduled maintenance upgrades in commercial civic and landscape water systems.

MARINE-Q™ EXO

OVERVIEW

MARINE-Q™ Exo is an advanced marine protection system engineered to protect submerged and splash-zone surfaces against biofouling corrosion and long-term environmental degradation. Designed at the atomic scale it forms a stable biomimetic interface that preserves surface integrity under continuous seawater exposure.

Inspired by natural mineralised protective systems found in marine organisms it replicates how nature builds resilient external structures that resist attachment erosion and chemical attack without relying on thick sacrificial barriers.

KEY BENEFITS

• Biomimetic surface behaviour that discourages biological attachment at early stages

• Forms a dense mineral-like protective layer resistant to saltwater corrosion

• Reduces initiation of microfouling by limiting biofilm anchoring sites

• Enhances long-term coating stability under continuous immersion

• Improves resistance to ionic penetration and electrochemical degradation

• Enables high performance protection at very low additive loading

HOW IT WORKS

MARINE-Q™ Exo operates through atomically thin nanosheets that organise into highly ordered interfacial structures within marine coating systems. This creates a continuous barrier network that reduces access pathways for water salts and microorganisms.

Its design is biomimetic in nature, emulating the way marine organisms develop mineralised external layers for protection. Rather than relying on thickness it leverages controlled nanoscale architecture to achieve durability through structure and organisation.

At the coating interface it strengthens film cohesion reduces micro-defects and suppresses early-stage biofilm formation while reinforcing long-term barrier integrity in dynamic marine environments.

USE CASE

Designed for integration into advanced marine coating systems where biofouling resistance corrosion protection and environmentally conscious performance are required. Suitable for new builds refurbishment projects and upgrades of existing marine infrastructure.

QUANTUM MATERIALS FOR SUPERIOR CORROSION RESISTANCE

Quantum materials are a class of advanced nanomaterials with particle sizes typically below 20 nm (0.02 microns). At this scale, matter behaves differently: physical and chemical properties diverge significantly from their bulk counterparts.

These differences enable new performance regimes—enhanced resistance to oxidation, improved chemical stability and stronger barrier performance under extreme conditions such as radiation, seawater exposure, and electrochemical stress.

THE LIMITS OF CONVENTIONAL PROTECTION

Corrosion is not only a material problem—it is a structural one.

In aggressive environments, failure occurs when protective layers cannot maintain a continuous, impermeable barrier at the nanoscale.

Key failure modes include:

• Substrate reactivity exceeding that of the coating layer, accelerating degradation

• Insufficient packing density, allowing corrosive species (<1 nm) to penetrate

• Coarse nanoparticle structures that sinter into porous, discontinuous films

In short: most coatings fail not because of chemistry, but because of insufficient nanoscale architecture.

WHY QUANTUM MATERIALS PERFORM DIFFERENTLY

Quantum-scale nanoparticles (<20 nm) enable a fundamentally different coating structure. At this scale:

• Sintering occurs more efficiently at lower thermal budgets

• Particles pack into highly dense, continuous films

• Surface energy dominates behaviour, improving film cohesion

• Interfacial adhesion is significantly enhanced

The result is a thin but exceptionally compact protective layer—engineered for barrier integrity, not thickness.

Protection becomes a function of structure, not volume.

SURFACE PURITY IS PERFORMANCE

Many commercial nanoparticles are stabilised with ligands or organic coatings.

While these improve handling, they often neutralise surface activity—the very feature required for high-performance barrier formation. In some cases, surface contamination can introduce unwanted electrochemical pathways that accelerate degradation of the underlying substrate.

At the quantum scale, surface condition is not a detail—it determines system behaviour.

CASE STUDY: COPPER OXIDE (CuOₓ)

Copper oxide at sub-10 nm scale demonstrates how quantum confinement alters corrosion-relevant properties. At reduced dimensions:

• Bulk Cu melts at ~1085°C

• ~9 nm Cu particles melt at ~1015°C

• ~2 nm quantum Cu structures exhibit melting points near ~690°C

CuOx-Q5 

OVERVIEW

CuO-Q5™ is a high-purity 5 nm copper oxide (CuOₓ) nanoparticle system engineered for advanced corrosion protection and high-performance metal surface enhancement. Designed for integration into protective coatings and surface treatments, it enables ultra-dense barrier formation at minimal loading levels.

KEY BENEFITS

• Forms highly compact, low-porosity protective layers on metal surfaces

• Enhances resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and moisture ingress

• Improves coating adhesion and interfacial bonding strength

• Enables effective protection at ultra-low additive concentrations

• Supports long-term surface stability in harsh and marine environments

HOW IT WORKS

CuO-Q5™ operates at the nanoscale where corrosion processes begin. Its sub-10 nm particle size enables dense packing and efficient sintering into continuous protective films.

Once incorporated into a coating matrix, the nanoparticles migrate toward the metal interface and contribute to the formation of a tightly bound, high-density barrier layer. This structure reduces pathways for oxygen, water, and ionic species, slowing or preventing electrochemical corrosion mechanisms at the surface.

USE CASE

Suitable for integration into new coating formulations, refurbishment systems, and performance upgrades where enhanced corrosion resistance is required without increasing coating thickness or weight.

APPLICATIONS

• Marine and offshore metal structures

• Industrial steel and alloy components

• Automotive and transport infrastructure

• Aerospace-grade surface systems

• Energy sector equipment and pipelines

• High-humidity and chemically aggressive environments

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

CuO-Q5™ is designed to extend service life and reduce maintenance frequency by reinforcing the protective integrity of existing coating systems. When properly formulated, it supports long-term corrosion resistance with reduced reapplication cycles and improved operational durability.

Q-GUARD™

OVERVIEW

Q-GUARD™ is an ultra-thin sheet structured nanomaterial system engineered for advanced corrosion protection of metal surfaces. Designed at the atomic scale it forms highly continuous barrier architectures that reinforce coatings against moisture oxygen and ionic penetration in aggressive environments.

KEY BENEFITS

• Creates ultra-dense continuous protective barrier layers at the metal interface

• Significantly improves resistance to corrosion and oxidation in harsh conditions

• Enhances coating cohesion and structural integrity at the nanoscale

• Reduces permeability to water salts and corrosive species

• Improves long-term durability of protective coating systems

• Enables high performance at extremely low additive loadings

HOW IT WORKS

Q-GUARD™ operates through atomically thin high-aspect-ratio sheets that align and overlap within coating matrices. This architecture forms a tightly interlocked barrier network that dramatically reduces diffusion pathways for corrosive agents.

At the interface level these nanosheets reinforce film continuity and inhibit the initiation and propagation of corrosion sites. Their geometry enables efficient surface coverage with minimal material use creating a sealed layered protection system rather than a porous particle-based structure.

USE CASE

Designed for integration into high-performance coating systems where long-term corrosion resistance environmental stability and material efficiency are critical. Suitable for both new formulations and performance enhancement of existing protective coatings.

APPLICATIONS

• Marine and offshore steel protection systems

• Industrial corrosion-resistant coatings

• Automotive body and chassis protection

• Aerospace structural and surface coatings

• Energy infrastructure and pipeline systems

• High humidity saline and chemically aggressive environments

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

Q-GUARD™ extends coating lifespan by strengthening barrier performance at the nanoscale reducing degradation rates and limiting the onset of corrosion. This leads to longer maintenance intervals improved asset reliability and reduced lifecycle protection costs in demanding operational environments.

Q-GUARD™ ZR

OVERVIEW

Q-GUARD™ ZR is an advanced nanoscale corrosion protection system engineered for high durability metal surface applications. Designed for extreme environments it forms a highly stable and tightly bonded barrier layer that protects substrates against moisture oxygen and chemically aggressive species.

KEY BENEFITS

• Delivers exceptional resistance to corrosion and oxidation under harsh conditions

• Forms a highly stable and mechanically robust protective barrier

• Enhances coating adhesion and interfacial durability on metal surfaces

• Reduces permeability to water salts and corrosive agents

• Maintains long-term structural integrity in thermal and chemical stress environments

• Supports high performance protection at low material loading

HOW IT WORKS

Q-GUARD™ ZR operates by reinforcing coating systems at the nanoscale where corrosion initiates. Its ultra-stable nanostructure integrates into coating matrices to form a dense interlocking barrier that limits diffusion pathways for oxygen water and ionic species.

At the metal interface it strengthens film cohesion and reduces micro-defects that typically act as corrosion initiation points. The result is a continuous protective network that improves barrier efficiency without increasing coating thickness.

USE CASE

Designed for advanced protective coating systems where long-term corrosion resistance mechanical stability and environmental durability are essential. Suitable for both new coating formulations and enhancement of existing industrial protection systems.

APPLICATIONS

• Marine and offshore infrastructure

• Industrial steel and alloy protection systems

• Automotive structural and chassis coatings

• Aerospace surface and component protection

• Energy sector equipment and processing infrastructure

• High temperature high humidity and chemically aggressive environments

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

Q-GUARD™ ZR extends the operational lifespan of coated assets by reinforcing barrier performance at the nanoscale. This reduces corrosion progression lowers maintenance frequency and improves long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.

Advanced aerospace and energy platforms require materials that combine radiation shielding thermal stability and extreme weight efficiency within a single coating architecture. These demands span spacecraft systems aviation structures high altitude aircraft and sensitive onboard electronics operating in radiation intensive environments.

At cruising altitude radiation exposure increases significantly with flux levels reaching several hundred times those at ground level. The dominant hazard arises from high energy particles including neutrons which penetrate conventional shielding systems and progressively degrade both electronic reliability and structural performance.

Conventional radiation and thermal barrier coatings rely on dense bulk materials to achieve protection. While effective in ground based applications they introduce severe mass penalties in aerospace systems where weight directly governs fuel consumption range and payload capacity.

A QUANTUM MATERIAL APPROACH TO WEIGHT-EFFICIENT PROTECTION

Our approach replaces bulk dependent shielding systems with engineered quantum nanomaterials in the 1 to 10 nm range.

At this scale performance is governed by interfacial density and nanoscale architecture rather than material mass. This enables ultra thin coatings and lightweight composite systems that maintain or exceed conventional shielding and thermal barrier performance while significantly reducing total material usage.

Compared to incumbent radiation and thermal barrier coating systems our quantum material systems deliver:

• Up to 60 to 85 % reduction in coating mass

• Up to 40 % improvement in radiation attenuation efficiency per unit thickness

• Equivalent or improved thermal barrier performance at significantly reduced coating thickness

This combination enables a step change in performance to weight ratio for aerospace and energy platforms.

WEIGHT REDUCTION AND FUEL EFFICIENCY

In aerospace systems weight reduction translates directly into fuel efficiency gains.

Lower structural mass reduces the energy required for lift and propulsion across all flight phases including take off climb cruise and landing. This results in:

• Reduced fuel burn per mission

• Extended flight range for fixed fuel loads

• Increased payload capacity for commercial and defence applications

• Lower lifetime operational emissions and cost per flight hour

Even incremental reductions in coating mass scale significantly across large surface areas typical of aircraft spacecraft and energy infrastructure. By replacing heavy conventional shielding layers with ultra thin quantum engineered coatings the cumulative impact on total system mass becomes substantial.

In practical terms a reduction of up to 85% in coating mass can contribute to measurable reductions in fuel consumption over operational lifecycles particularly in long range and high duty cycle platforms.

QUANT-SHIELD™ THERM

OVERVIEW

QUANT-SHIELD THERM is an advanced nano-sheet based protection system engineered for radiation mitigation and thermal barrier performance in aerospace and high altitude energy environments. Designed at the atomic scale it forms ultra dense interfacial networks that enhance functional protection while significantly reducing system mass.

It is intended for integration into lightweight composites and engineered coatings where thermal stability radiation resilience and weight efficiency are critical.

KEY BENEFITS

• Enhances attenuation of high energy ionising radiation in aerospace environments

• Reduces exposure effects from secondary neutron radiation at high altitude

• Improves thermal barrier performance under cyclic heating and cooling conditions

• Forms highly continuous protective networks at ultra low thickness

• Achieves up to 70% to 85% reduction in coating mass versus conventional shielding systems

• Delivers up to 20% to 40% improvement in radiation attenuation efficiency per unit thickness

• Maintains long term stability under combined radiation and thermal stress

HOW IT WORKS

QUANT-SHIELD THERM operates through atomically thin sheet like structures that disperse uniformly within coating and composite matrices.

These structures assemble into dense interfacial networks that increase interaction probability with ionising radiation while simultaneously disrupting thermal transport pathways.

At the microscale this creates a continuous multi layer barrier that improves both radiation attenuation and thermal resistance without reliance on heavy bulk shielding materials.

RADIATION PROTECTION CAPABILITY

QUANT-SHIELD THERM is designed for mitigation of:

• Galactic cosmic radiation relevant to spacecraft and aviation systems

• Secondary neutron radiation generated at high altitude and in near space environments

• High energy charged particle radiation encountered during aviation cruise and orbital operations

It contributes to overall mixed field radiation reduction when incorporated into multilayer engineered protection systems.

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Compared to conventional micronised fillers and bulk shielding systems QUANT-SHIELD THERM enables:

• Up to 70% to 85% reduction in coating mass depending on system design

• Up to 20% to 40% improvement in radiation attenuation efficiency per unit thickness

• Significant reduction in required coating thickness for equivalent thermal protection

These gains enable lighter structures without compromising functional protection.

USE CASE

Designed for aerospace energy and high altitude systems where radiation exposure thermal cycling and strict weight constraints intersect. Suitable for structural coatings composite panels and integrated protective barrier layers.

APPLICATIONS

• Spacecraft and satellite thermal and radiation shielding systems

• High altitude aircraft fuselage and avionics protection

• Aviation crew and passenger exposure mitigation systems

• Lightweight aerospace composite structures

• Energy systems operating in radiation influenced environments

• Electronic housings exposed to mixed radiation fields

WEIGHT AND FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPACT

By reducing coating mass by up to 85% QUANT-SHIELD THERM directly improves fuel efficiency in aerospace platforms. Lower system weight reduces propulsion energy demand resulting in:

• Reduced fuel consumption across all flight phases

• Increased operational range and endurance

• Higher payload capacity

• Lower lifecycle emissions and operating cost

These effects scale significantly across large surface area aircraft and spacecraft structures.

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

QUANT-SHIELD THERM improves resistance to radiation induced degradation and thermal fatigue. This extends operational lifespan reduces inspection frequency and improves long term system reliability in demanding environments.

QUANT-SHIELD THERM enables a transition from bulk dependent shielding to nanoscale architecture driven protection systems. By optimising interfacial structure rather than mass it delivers high performance radiation and thermal protection with significantly reduced weight enabling next generation aerospace and energy platforms that are lighter more efficient and more resilient.

QB-SHIELD™

OVERVIEW

QB-SHIELD™ is an advanced nanotube based material system engineered for high performance radiation shielding and thermal barrier applications in aerospace and high altitude environments. With a highly anisotropic structure and extreme aspect ratio it is designed to form continuous protective networks within lightweight composite and coating systems.

Developed for spacecraft aviation and next generation energy platforms QB-SHIELD™ enables efficient protection against ionising radiation while maintaining strict weight and thickness constraints.

KEY BENEFITS

• Enhances attenuation of high energy ionising radiation in aerospace environments

• Improves shielding efficiency for secondary neutron and charged particle radiation

• Enables ultra lightweight protective systems with minimal material loading

• Forms highly interconnected barrier networks within composite matrices

• Improves thermal stability under cyclic heating and cooling conditions

• Maintains structural integrity under extreme environmental stress

HOW IT WORKS

QB-SHIELD™ operates through high aspect ratio nanotubes with nanoscale diameter and extended length that enable efficient network formation within coating and composite systems. These structures align and interlock to create a continuous interfacial scaffold that increases interaction probability with ionising radiation while simultaneously disrupting thermal transport pathways. At the microscale this results in a dense percolated barrier system that enhances both radiation attenuation and thermal resistance without relying on heavy bulk shielding materials.

RADIATION PROTECTION CAPABILITY

QB-SHIELD™ is designed for mitigation of:

• Galactic cosmic radiation encountered in spacecraft and orbital environments

• Secondary neutron radiation generated at high altitude and near space conditions

• High energy charged particle radiation relevant to aviation cruise altitudes and beyond atmosphere operations

When integrated into engineered multilayer systems it contributes to overall mixed field radiation reduction and improved system resilience.

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Compared to conventional micronised fillers and bulk shielding materials QB-SHIELD™ enables:

• Up to 75% to 88% reduction in coating or composite mass depending on system architecture

• Up to 25% to 45% improvement in radiation attenuation efficiency per unit thickness

• Significant reduction in required material thickness for equivalent thermal protection performance

These gains enable substantial system level weight savings in aerospace structures.

USE CASE

Designed for advanced aerospace energy and space systems where radiation exposure thermal stress and strict weight constraints converge. Suitable for integration into structural composites protective coatings and functional barrier layers.

APPLICATIONS

• Spacecraft and satellite shielding systems

• High altitude aircraft fuselage and avionics protection

• Aviation crew and passenger radiation exposure mitigation systems

• Lightweight aerospace composite structures

• Energy systems exposed to radiation and thermal cycling

• Electronic housings in high radiation environments

WEIGHT AND FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPACT

By reducing system mass by up to 88% QB-SHIELD™ directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency in aerospace platforms. Lower structural weight reduces propulsion energy demand resulting in:

• Reduced fuel consumption across all flight phases

• Increased operational range and endurance

• Higher payload capacity

• Lower lifecycle emissions and operating cost

These effects scale significantly across large surface area aerospace vehicles.

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

QB-SHIELD™ improves resistance to radiation induced degradation and thermal fatigue. This extends operational lifespan reduces maintenance frequency and enhances long term reliability in extreme environments.

OUTLOOK

QB-SHIELD™ enables a transition from bulk density based shielding to nanoscale architecture driven protection.

By leveraging high aspect ratio nanotube networks it delivers high efficiency radiation and thermal protection with dramatically reduced weight enabling next generation aerospace and energy systems that are lighter more efficient and more resilient.

QB-SHIELD™ X

OVERVIEW

QB-SHIELD™ X is an advanced radiation shielding nanomaterial engineered for next-generation protective nanocoatings and lightweight composite systems. Designed for high-performance environments where weight, thickness and durability are critical, it enables efficient attenuation of ionising radiation while maintaining exceptionally thin, uniform coating architectures.

Developed for aerospace, defence, medical, nuclear and advanced electronics applications, QB-SHIELD™ X delivers high-performance radiation protection without the weight penalties associated with conventional shielding technologies.

KEY BENEFITS

• Enhances attenuation of ionising radiation in demanding operating environments

• Enables lightweight shielding systems with minimal coating thickness

• Supports highly uniform nanostructured coating architectures

• Promotes excellent dispersion throughout advanced coating formulations

• Improves coating consistency and long-term stability

• Compatible with polymer, concrete, ceramic and hybrid composite systems

• Supports environmentally responsible shielding technologies

HOW IT WORKS

QB-SHIELD™ X utilises an advanced nanoscale architecture that distributes uniformly throughout protective coating systems, creating a highly efficient shielding layer. Its engineered particle geometry maximises interaction with incoming ionising radiation while maintaining excellent coating uniformity and processability.

The nanoscale structure enables dense, homogeneous distribution throughout the coating, allowing high shielding efficiency to be achieved within thin protective layers. Strong integration with surrounding matrix materials produces durable coatings that retain consistent shielding performance throughout extended service life.

RADIATION PROTECTION CAPABILITY

QB-SHIELD™ X is designed for mitigation of:

• X-ray radiation in medical imaging, industrial inspection and security systems

• Gamma radiation encountered in nuclear, research and industrial environments

• Secondary photon radiation generated by high-energy equipment

• Mixed radiation fields when incorporated into engineered multilayer shielding systems

Integrated into advanced coating architectures, QB-SHIELD™ X contributes to lightweight radiation protection while maintaining compact component designs.

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Compared with conventional micron-scale shielding fillers and traditional heavy-metal pigments, QB-SHIELD™ X enables:

• Superior nanoparticle dispersion throughout coating systems

• More uniform shielding performance across coated surfaces

• Efficient radiation attenuation within thin-film architectures

• Improved formulation stability and reduced particle sedimentation

• Greater flexibility for lightweight radiation shielding designs

• Enhanced compatibility with advanced composite manufacturing processes

Overall shielding performance depends on coating thickness, nanoparticle loading, formulation design and radiation energy.

USE CASE

Designed for advanced radiation protection systems where lightweight construction, thin coatings and high shielding efficiency are required. QB-SHIELD™ X is ideally suited for multifunctional protective coatings, structural composites and engineered barrier layers used in demanding operating environments.

APPLICATIONS

• Aerospace and spacecraft radiation shielding coatings

• Satellite electronics and avionics protection

• Medical imaging equipment and protective housings

• Nuclear facility infrastructure and instrumentation

• Industrial radiography equipment

• High-reliability electronic enclosures

• Defence systems requiring lightweight radiation protection

• Scientific research facilities and laboratory shielding

WEIGHT AND SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IMPACT

QB-SHIELD™ X enables radiation protection to be incorporated directly into functional coating systems, reducing reliance on thick, dense shielding materials. By integrating shielding performance into lightweight coating architectures, engineers can achieve greater design flexibility while minimising additional structural mass.

Potential system-level benefits include:

• Reduced overall component weight

• Improved payload efficiency for aerospace platforms

• Increased design freedom for compact electronic systems

• Lower material usage compared with conventional shielding approaches

• Simplified integration into complex component geometries

MAINTENANCE IMPACT

The uniform nanoscale dispersion of QB-SHIELD™ X supports durable coating performance and long-term shielding consistency. Properly formulated coating systems exhibit excellent adhesion, environmental stability and resistance to particle settling, helping maintain protective performance throughout extended service life.

OUTLOOK

QB-SHIELD™ X represents the evolution of radiation protection from conventional bulk shielding to engineered functional materials.

By integrating shielding capability directly into advanced nanocoatings, QB-SHIELD™ X enables lighter, thinner and more efficient protection for the next generation of aerospace, defence, medical and industrial systems — where performance is measured not only by protection, but by the ability to reduce weight, maximise efficiency and expand engineering possibilities.

QS-SHIELD™

OVERVIEW

QS-SHIELD™ is a high aspect ratio nanotube material system designed for aerospace and high altitude environments where radiation exposure thermal control and infrared signature management must be addressed within strict mass constraints. With diameters below 3 nm and lengths up to the micrometre scale it forms continuous nanoscale networks that enhance the functional performance of advanced coatings and composites.

The material is engineered to operate as an interfacial transport modifier rather than a passive filler enabling precise control over radiation interaction thermal conduction and surface emission behaviour.

KEY BENEFITS

• Enhances attenuation of ionising radiation in mixed field aerospace environments

• Improves resistance to secondary particle radiation including high altitude neutron exposure

• Reduces thermal gradients through controlled nanoscale heat redistribution

• Enables passive infrared signature reduction across 3 to 5 µm and 8 to 14 µm spectral bands

• Supports significant mass reduction compared to conventional shielding systems

• Maintains structural and functional stability under extreme thermal and radiation cycling

HOW IT WORKS

QS-SHIELD™ forms percolating high aspect ratio networks within coating and composite matrices. These networks introduce a continuous interfacial framework that governs how energy propagates through the material.

Three primary effects define its performance:

• Radiation interaction is increased through extended nanoscale traversal pathways

• Thermal transport is redistributed across anisotropic channels reducing localised energy build up

• Infrared emission is moderated through surface temperature homogenisation reducing radiative contrast

The result is a coupled control of radiation thermal and emissive behaviour within a single integrated architecture.

RADIATION PERFORMANCE

QS-SHIELD™ is designed for aerospace relevant ionising radiation environments including:

• Galactic cosmic radiation encountered in space and near space operations

• Secondary neutron radiation present at high altitude flight regimes

• High energy charged particle exposure in orbital and trans-atmospheric conditions

When incorporated into engineered multilayer systems it contributes to measurable reductions in effective radiation transmission while enabling substantial reductions in system mass compared to conventional shielding approaches.

INFRARED SIGNATURE CONTROL

QS-SHIELD™ enables passive infrared management by controlling how heat is distributed and emitted across coated surfaces. It provides effective modulation across:

• Mid wave infrared (MWIR) 3 to 5 µm

• Long wave infrared (LWIR) 8 to 14 µm

Rather than acting as a blocking layer it reduces infrared contrast by smoothing thermal gradients and stabilising surface emission patterns. This produces a lower and more uniform thermal signature under operational conditions without reliance on heavy external masking systems.

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

When integrated into aerospace coatings and composites QS-SHIELD™ enables:

• Up to significant reductions in system mass relative to conventional shielding architectures depending on design configuration

• Improved radiation attenuation efficiency in mixed field environments

• Reduced thermal stress accumulation under rapid environmental cycling

• Lower infrared detectability across MWIR and LWIR bands

These benefits arise from nanoscale transport control rather than material bulk or thickness.

APPLICATION CONTEXT

QS-SHIELD™ is intended for aerospace and energy platforms operating under combined environmental stresses:

• Spacecraft and orbital structures exposed to cosmic radiation and thermal extremes

• High altitude aircraft operating in elevated radiation fields

• Defence aerospace systems requiring combined survivability and low observability

• Advanced electronic and power systems in mixed radiation environments

DESIGN PRINCIPLE

QS-SHIELD™ replaces conventional density based shielding with architecture driven material behaviour. By engineering how radiation heat and infrared energy propagate through a nanoscale network it enables multifunctional performance within a single lightweight layer supporting both protection and signature management without structural penalty.

AIR-REACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL COATINGS

Modern urban and industrial environments place increasing strain on both infrastructure surfaces and air quality. Nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides remain among the most persistent airborne pollutants, contributing to material degradation, reduced visibility and long term environmental stress.

Our environmental coating systems are engineered to address both challenges simultaneously by transforming exposed surfaces into active air interaction interfaces. Designed at the nanoscale with particle dimensions in the 1 to 10 nm range these systems create ultra high surface area reaction layers that operate continuously under ambient conditions without external energy input.

HOW THEY WORK

Unlike passive protective coatings which only shield a surface from damage these systems introduce a functional interface that actively interacts with surrounding air.

When applied to architectural or industrial surfaces the coating forms a stable and highly reactive surface network that engages with airborne nitrogen and sulphur compounds at the point of contact. These interactions convert or immobilise pollutants at the surface level reducing their atmospheric concentration in the immediate environment. This process occurs continuously and silently as long as the coating remains exposed to air flow and light environmental conditions.

KEY BENEFITS

• Actively reduces airborne nitrogen oxides in surrounding environments

• Assists in the reduction of sulphur oxide pollutants at surface level

• Converts treated surfaces into continuous air purification interfaces

• Provides simultaneous surface protection against environmental degradation

• Maintains long term stability under outdoor atmospheric exposure

• Operates passively without external power or maintenance input

• Enables high efficiency performance at ultra low material loading

SURFACE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

The high surface area structure of these nanoscale systems allows a significantly increased number of active interaction sites per unit area compared to conventional coatings. This results in:

• Higher pollutant capture efficiency at the surface interface

• Improved durability under urban and industrial atmospheric conditions

• Reduced accumulation of surface contaminants over time

• Enhanced resistance to chemical weathering and environmental staining

In addition to air remediation the coating simultaneously reinforces surface integrity helping to extend the lifespan of the underlying material.

APPLICATION CONTEXT

These coatings are designed for integration into built environments and industrial infrastructure where air quality improvement and surface protection are both priorities:

Q-QLAIR™ (NOx Removal)

OVERVIEW

Q-QLAIR™ is an advanced environmental coating system engineered for large-scale reduction of nitrogen oxide pollution in urban and industrial environments. Designed for direct integration into infrastructure surfaces it transforms buildings roads and public assets into passive air remediation interfaces.

Developed using ultra high surface area nanostructured materials in the 1 to 10 nm range Q-QLAIR™ continuously interacts with ambient airflow to capture and stabilise nitrogen oxide emissions at the source of exposure.

KEY BENEFITS

• Actively reduces atmospheric nitrogen oxides in high emission environments

• Converts NOx gases into stable inert surface bound species

• Operates continuously without external energy input

• Improves air quality in dense urban and transport corridors

• Enhances resistance of coated surfaces to acidic atmospheric pollution

• Supports large scale deployment across public infrastructure networks

• Long service life with low maintenance requirements

HOW IT WORKS

Q-QLAIR™ functions through a high surface area reactive interface embedded within standard coating systems. When exposed to moving air streams nitrogen oxide molecules are captured at the surface and converted into stable non volatile compounds. The nanostructured architecture ensures continuous exposure of active sites enabling ongoing pollutant uptake rather than one time saturation behaviour. This creates a persistent air surface interaction layer that operates passively under ambient environmental conditions.

PERFORMANCE AND AIR QUALITY IMPACT

Under high traffic urban conditions Q-QLAIR™ is designed to deliver:

• Up to 40% to 70% reduction in local NO₂ concentrations adjacent to treated surfaces

• Continuous NOx uptake driven by airflow exposure and surface area availability

• Measurable cumulative air quality improvement in densely coated urban zones over time

At scale deployment across road networks and built environments enables distributed reduction of nitrogen oxide burden in high exposure microclimates.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Q-QLAIR™ supports measurable improvements in urban environmental conditions by:

• Reducing long term exposure to nitrogen oxide pollutants

• Lowering formation of secondary pollutants such as ground level ozone

• Improving air quality in high density transport and residential corridors

• Supporting municipal and regulatory air quality compliance strategies

USE CASE

Designed for government agencies environmental authorities and infrastructure operators seeking scalable air quality improvement solutions integrated into existing maintenance cycles. Suitable for:

• Roadside infrastructure and highways

• Urban building facades and public spaces

• Transport corridors bridges and tunnels

• Industrial perimeter zones

• Airports ports and logistics hubs

• Air quality improvement zones in urban centres

DEPLOYMENT ADVANTAGE

Q-QLAIR™ is fully compatible with conventional coating application methods enabling seamless integration into infrastructure refurbishment and maintenance programmes. Its passive operation eliminates energy requirements while its surface driven chemistry ensures continuous performance under varying environmental conditions. Large scale deployment enables cumulative environmental impact across entire urban systems rather than isolated treatment points.

OUTLOOK

Q-QLAIR™ represents a shift from passive protective coatings to active environmental remediation infrastructure.

By converting built surfaces into distributed air purification networks it enables scalable nitrogen oxide reduction strategies that operate continuously within the urban environment where air quality improvement is most urgently required.

Q-QLAIR™ I (SOx Removal)

OVERVIEW

Q-QLAIR™ I is an advanced environmental coating system engineered for the continuous reduction of nitrogen and sulphur oxide pollution in high emission urban and industrial environments. Designed for direct application to infrastructure surfaces it transforms the built environment into a distributed air remediation network that operates passively at the air interface.

Developed using ultra high surface area nanostructured materials in the 1 to 10 nm range the system provides simultaneous capture conversion and immobilisation of NOx and SOx gases under ambient conditions.

KEY BENEFITS

• Actively reduces nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides in ambient air

• Converts NOx and SOx into stable non volatile surface bound compounds

• Provides continuous passive operation without energy input or external activation

• Improves urban air quality in high traffic and industrial environments

• Reduces acidification stress on coated infrastructure surfaces

• Supports large scale deployment across public and private infrastructure networks

• Long service life with low maintenance requirements

HOW IT WORKS

Q-QLAIR™ I functions through a multi mechanism surface system engineered at the nanoscale.

Nitrogen oxides are captured at reactive surface sites and converted into stable nitrate species through continuous exposure to ambient airflow. Sulphur oxides are rapidly neutralised through strong surface binding reactions that form stable sulphite and sulphate compounds, permanently immobilising the pollutants within the coating matrix. The nanostructured architecture ensures a constantly refreshed interface of active sites enabling sustained uptake rather than single cycle saturation behaviour. 

In outdoor conditions, UV exposure can further enhance conversion efficiency through catalytic surface activation pathways, improving overall pollutant transformation rates in sunlit environments.

PERFORMANCE AND AIR QUALITY IMPACT

Under high emission urban conditions Q-QLAIR™ I is designed to deliver:

• Up to 40% to 70% reduction in local NO₂ concentrations adjacent to treated surfaces

• Significant reduction in SO₂ concentrations through continuous surface neutralisation

• Measurable improvement in roadside and urban canyon air quality over sustained deployment

• Ongoing pollutant uptake driven by airflow exposure and surface availability

At infrastructure scale deployment this translates into cumulative reductions in NOx and SOx burden across densely populated micro-environments.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Q-QLAIR™ I supports measurable improvements in environmental and public health outcomes by:

• Reducing long term exposure to respiratory irritant gases

• Lowering formation of secondary pollutants including ground level ozone and sulphuric acid aerosols

• Improving air quality in transport corridors and high density urban zones

• Supporting municipal and regulatory compliance strategies for emissions mitigation

USE CASE

Designed for government agencies environmental authorities and infrastructure operators seeking scalable air quality improvement solutions integrated into existing maintenance cycles. Suitable for:

• Roadside infrastructure and highways

• Urban building façades and public spaces

• Transport corridors bridges and tunnels

• Industrial perimeter zones and processing facilities

• Ports airports and logistics hubs

• Urban air quality improvement districts

DEPLOYMENT ADVANTAGE

Q-QLAIR™ I integrates seamlessly into standard coating application systems enabling rapid adoption across infrastructure networks.

Its passive operational mode eliminates energy requirements while its surface driven chemistry ensures continuous pollutant interaction under variable environmental conditions including humidity temperature cycling and seasonal exposure. Large scale deployment enables distributed atmospheric impact across entire urban regions rather than isolated treatment points.

Q-QLAIR™ I represents a transition from passive protective coatings to active atmospheric remediation infrastructure. By converting built surfaces into functional air treatment interfaces it enables scalable nitrogen and sulphur oxide reduction strategies that operate continuously within the urban environment where pollution exposure is most concentrated.

Q-QLAIR™ II (CO2 Removal)

OVERVIEW

Q-QLAIR™ II is an advanced carbon capture coating system engineered for the passive removal of carbon dioxide from ambient air in high emission urban and industrial environments. Designed for direct application to infrastructure surfaces it converts buildings roads and public assets into distributed carbon sequestration interfaces.

The system combines ultra high surface area nanostructured phases in the 1 to 10 nm range to enable continuous CO₂ uptake through surface reaction and stabilisation pathways under normal atmospheric conditions.

KEY BENEFITS

• Actively removes carbon dioxide from ambient air at surface level

• Converts CO₂ into stable solid carbonate phases for permanent sequestration

• Enhances long term carbon capture capacity through stabilised reactive interfaces

• Improves coating durability under outdoor humidity and thermal cycling

• Reduces surface degradation through controlled alkaline buffering behaviour

• Supports large scale deployment across urban infrastructure networks

• Operates passively without external energy input

HOW IT WORKS

Q-QLAIR™ II functions through a dual phase reactive system engineered at the nanoscale. Carbon dioxide from ambient air is absorbed at highly reactive surface sites where it undergoes direct conversion into stable carbonate species. A secondary stabilising phase regulates reaction kinetics and helps maintain long term accessibility of active sites by moderating surface passivation. 

A redox active nanoscale component enhances oxygen exchange dynamics at the interface which improves surface regeneration behaviour and supports sustained CO₂ uptake under variable environmental conditions.

Together these mechanisms create a continuously active carbon capture surface that remains functional under real world atmospheric exposure including humidity and temperature cycling.

PERFORMANCE AND CARBON CAPTURE IMPACT

Under typical urban atmospheric conditions Q-QLAIR™ II is designed to deliver:

• Continuous CO₂ uptake proportional to airflow exposure and surface area coverage

• Stable conversion of captured CO₂ into durable carbonate deposits

• Extended functional lifetime compared to single phase alkaline capture systems

• Cumulative carbon sequestration performance that scales with infrastructure deployment density

At city scale deployment across buildings transport corridors and public infrastructure this translates into measurable contributions to localised atmospheric carbon reduction strategies and long term carbon locking in built environments.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE IMPACT

Q-QLAIR™ II supports decarbonisation efforts by:

• Reducing ambient CO₂ concentration in high exposure urban microclimates

• Permanently immobilising captured carbon in solid mineral form

• Supporting net carbon reduction strategies in infrastructure led climate programmes

• Providing a distributed capture mechanism that complements point source emissions control

USE CASE

Designed for government agencies municipal authorities and infrastructure operators implementing carbon reduction and environmental remediation strategies at scale. Suitable for:

• Urban building facades and public infrastructure

• Transport corridors highways and tunnels

• Industrial perimeter zones and logistics hubs

• Ports airports and energy facilities

• Climate mitigation demonstration zones

• Net zero urban development programmes

DEPLOYMENT ADVANTAGE

Q-QLAIR™ II integrates into conventional coating application processes enabling direct deployment through existing infrastructure maintenance cycles.

Its passive operation eliminates energy requirements while its surface engineered chemistry ensures continuous CO₂ interaction under real world atmospheric conditions including humidity variation and seasonal climate change. Large scale application enables cumulative carbon capture effects across entire urban systems rather than isolated treatment points.

Q-QLAIR™ II represents a shift from passive surface protection to active carbon sequestration infrastructure. By transforming the built environment into a distributed CO₂ capture network it enables scalable carbon removal strategies that operate continuously at the point of emission exposure where atmospheric impact is most immediate.