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Cerion Enterprises, formed in June 2009, represents the transformation and expansion of its predecessor company, Cerion Energy Inc., which was founded in February 2007. Cerion Energy is comprised of a unique team of veteran entrepreneurs and experienced scientists/researchers responsible for the creation of a fuel-borne combustion catalyst soon to be introduced into the market. Cerion Enterprises, (Cerion Energy's parent company), is a material sciences company focused on the commercialization of disruptive technology in the nano and near-nano materials, with transformative technology for the energy, catalyst, power and biologics markets.
Cerion’s core competence is the consistent production of small (1 to 10 nm), monodisperse, functionalized nanoparticles at very low cost and in high yield. This capability has led to the development of additional unique materials that are tailored to control the rate of chemical reactions important to the efficient operation of a variety of commercial products and manufacturing processes. Materials include those with potential use in catalytic converters, high-energy batteries and fuel cells, as well as processes used to produce ammonia and hydrogen. Each of these areas represents significant growth opportunities for Cerion Enterprises.
A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. To put it into proper context, a human red blood cell is over 2,000 nanometers long.
Technology:
Cerion’s strength results from its ability to tightly control the size and shape of particles and to tailor them for use in specific applications. Most notably, the nanoparticle chemical composition can be modified by doping them in the parts-per-million range. In addition, through “Lattice Engineering”, many transition metal or precious metals can be embedded into the nanoparticle structure in the parts per hundred range. Current novel Cerion nanoparticle compositions exhibit between 7 to 100 times the reactivity of existing materials, providing unparalleled product differentiation. Moreover, methods have been developed to independently control the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior of these particles so that further advances are within immediate reach.
Cerion’s goal is to be the leading global developer and supplier of nano and near-nano material solutions across multiple, high growth markets.
Steve Jurvetson, Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, October, 2008
