SBIR involved soon after the firm was founded in the mid 1980's, Hyperion Catalysts International became a world leader in carbon nanotube development and commercialization. Developing novel forms and morphologies of carbon, Hyperion Catalysis' flagship technology became a conductive, vapor grown, multi-walled carbon nanotube - trade-named FIBRIL™ nanotubes. Since the original synthesis of carbon nanotubes, management devoted substantial resources to improving the technology of their manufacture and developing the firm's use in a variety of applications. Hyperion Catalysis now supplies FIBRIL nanotubes, pre-mixed, in a range of plastics. These plastic/ nanotube composites are in commercial use in a growing number of automotive and electronics applications. The FIBRIL nanotubes are used to impart electrical conductivity to the plastic in combination with additional benefits that are related to the unique structure of the nanotubes. Additional applications for FIBRIL nanotubes are in development and management indicate intent to open a range of markets.
