1. PHOTOCATALYSTS for
WATER REMEDIATION
(nanocatalysts)
PI: PerenaGouma Assoc. Professor
Lead: Jusang Graduate Student
Lee
Mentor: Clive Director of Industry-
Clayton University Center
(SPIR) and
Professor
⢠Aim to commercialize our visible light activated nanocatalysts
(Nanogrids⢠Š )
⢠Invented breakthrough nanotechnology offers inexpensive,
extremely fast and efficient hydrocarbon decomposition
⢠Uses in oil decomposition and environmental remediation
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2. â˘New product â˘Water remediation
â˘IP validation
(replaces toxic â˘Expanding their companies
â˘Building a brand
surfactants) services â˘Coast Guard
â˘Pilot studies
â˘Industrial nano- â˘Green â˘Continuous/long term â˘Shipping
â˘Marketing
manufacturing Photochemistry â˘As-needed leasing industry
â˘Distribution
providers ⢠Fully â˘Refineries
decomposes oil â˘Oil service industry
â˘Suppliers of â˘No energy cost â˘EPA
precursor to use â˘Federal groups on
material â˘IP protection â˘Speed of remediation
⢠R&D capability deployment â˘Individual /
â˘Direct sales home use
â˘Brand â˘Recoverable and/or leasing
â˘Expertise â˘Customization (e.g. pool cleaning)
â˘Partner
â˘Risk reduction distribution
â˘Convenience/us channels
ability
â˘Shipping
â˘Sale of nanogrids⢠Š per square foot
â˘Per use charge (leased)
â˘Marketing
⢠First to market; premium revenues
â˘Licensing otherIP
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3. Testing the Hypotheses
Building Blocks Testing
Customer Segments Municipal, Industrial, and Government
Entities
Value Propositions Municipal, Industrial, and Government
Entities
Key Partnerships Contact has been made with BASF; still to
explore other potential manufacturers
Key Resources Seek partnerships with precursor suppliers
Key Activities IP portfolio validation, prototyping
Key Resources UseNDAs to talk to potential partners,
expand R&D facilities
Channels Following on establishing partnerships
Cost Structure Assessing partners and in-house
development efforts and product
demonstrations
Revenue Streams Use surveys on current remediation costs,
assess IP strengths
4. Market Size Estimates
⢠Total available market for environmental
nanotechnologies:
In 2010 was estimated at $6.1b
In 2014 is projected to reach $21.8b
Served Available Market is the environmental
remediation market that is 40% of the total market
Target Market âGulf oil spill $1b and the served
available market totaling about $8b
Ref: F. Boehm, Nanotechnology in Environmental Applications, BCC
Research, 2006;
NOAA, Gulf Spill Restoration, 2011