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From physics to answers.
Our research translates into specific deliverables for industry. Each engagement begins with the physics of your system and ends with validated recommendations you can act on.
Battery Materials Characterization
You need to understand how electrode materials from a specific mineral source will perform in a battery cell. We model the link between feedstock chemistry and electrochemical performance: defect energetics in cathode crystal structures, ionic transport pathways, and capacity fade mechanisms. The result is a quantitative prediction of how your specific material will behave, before you build a cell.
Component Integrity Assessment
A mining or industrial component is failing before its expected service life, or you need to validate a design before deployment. We model the material system at the physics level: fatigue crack initiation and growth, thermomechanical stress, wear, and corrosion. The model predicts remaining life under current and alternative operating conditions so you can make informed decisions about replacement, redesign, or operational changes.
Thermoelectric System Design
You have a waste heat source and want to know whether thermoelectric recovery is viable and what it would produce. We model the thermoelectric conversion from first principles: material figure of merit at your operating temperatures, module geometry optimization, thermal interface design, and expected power output. The result is a validated performance prediction for a thermoelectric generator matched to your specific heat source.
Technical Due Diligence
You are evaluating an investment in energy infrastructure, mining operations, or materials processing and need independent technical assessment. We review the engineering assumptions, model the physical systems, and assess whether projected performance is achievable. Our reports are used by development finance institutions, private equity, and corporate development teams.
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