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Cerion Enterprises, LLC has been awarded a Jumpstart grant for work at Cornell University’s Center for Materials Research (CCMR) to characterize their proprietary nano-particle materials. These nano-materials have application in various markets including fuel additive, battery electrode, fuel cell components, chemical catalysis and biologics. Dr. Kenneth Reed, CTO Cerion Enterprises says, “The characterization of nano-materials is critical to advancing development of nanotechnology for specific applications. We are pleased to be able to collaborate with the very experienced staff at CCMR to utilize their world-class equipment and techniques for better characterizing our novel materials. Their capability combined with Cerion’s transformational materials will allow Cerion to quickly apply the technology developed for use a diesel combustion catalyst into additional markets.” Work has already begun on the characterization of the materials.
The Jumpstart program is funded by the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) to assist small New York businesses develop and improve their products through university collaborations, leading to revenue growth and new jobs. Companies receive matching funds to initiate a relationship with the faculty and facilities of a NYSTAR-sponsored university research center.
“Once again we received a number of strong applications from which four excellent projects were selected by our JumpStart review board. I am confident these new collaborations will benefit the participating companies, the faculty research groups involved, and will support economic growth in New York State as supported by NYSTAR,” said John Sinnott, CCMR Industrial Programs Manager.
Cerion Enterprises LLC, Rochester, NY, will collaborate with the research group of Professor David Muller, Applied and Engineering Physics, to characterize their proprietary nano-particle materials using advanced electron microscopy techniques.
About Cerion Enterprises:
Cerion Enterprises, LLC, 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 additive, soon to be introduced into the market. Cerion Enterprises, a material sciences company, is focused on the commercialization of disruptive 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 at 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 manufacturing processes and improve the efficiency of targeted commercial products. Materials will be designed for 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.
About NYSTAR:
The New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) is a government public-benefit corporation that supports collaborative industry/academic partnerships to foster integrated approaches for developing and commercializing innovative technologies. NYSTAR serves as a resource for small and start-up technology companies.
About the Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR)
CCMR is a National Science Foundation and New York State funded interdisciplinary center at Cornell University whose mission is to advance, explore and exploit the forefront of the science and engineering of advanced materials with an aim to be world leaders in the design, control and understanding of the behavior of both crystalline and disordered nano-materials. This objective is pursued through fundamental experimental and theoretical studies of the assembly and processing of nano-materials and of their resulting behavior, educational outreach, and collaborations with industry.
The CCMR JumpStart program is funded by the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). The program is designed to assist New York State small businesses develop and improve their products through university collaborations, the ultimate goal being revenue growth and job creation. As a member of the Governor's Task Force on Diversifying the New York State Economy through Industry-Higher Education Partnerships, NYSTAR recognizes the importance of the Jumpstart Program to promote the state’s innovation high tech economy. JumpStart projects receive up to $5000 in matching funds for project costs including faculty and their research staff, facilities, services, supplies, and materials. Thirty one companies have benefited from this program since 2005; this semester’s group will participate in the following collaborations: Further details about the JumpStart program are given at the CCMR website (http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/industry.)