Helicon Chemical Company develops advanced composite materials for a variety of industries and applications. The firm specializes in the research and development of nanostructured composites with superior nanoparticle dispersion properties in a variety of host matrices. The products developed include metal and metal-oxide nanoparticle dispersions in aqueous solutions, organic liquids, and polymers, core/shell particles and powders including metal/polymer, polymer/metal-oxide, and mixed ceramic materials. The firm takes a fundamental chemical approach to produce unique nanostructured composites with superior properties and performance tailored to our customers needs. They partner with government, private organizations, and leading universities to produce customized solutions that solve leading technological challenges and overcome materials limitations faced by our customers. The companys Coatings Solutions segment provides industry partners with advanced self-cleaning coating solutions for architectural paints, industrial coatings, and exterior building products with extended lifecycles, enhanced aesthetics, improved building energy efficiency, and reduced environmental footprint. The company's Energy Performance segment produces additives for high-performance fuels, increasing energy output and reducing fuel consumption of turbine and rocket engines.