University of Kentucky Companies

Center for Applied Energy Research/ CAER

MCC Technologies
Tom Robl / Jack Groppo

Neathery Technologies Inc
www.neathery-tech.com
Neathery Technologies (NTI) develops innovative applications for the energy/power, agricultural and environmental industries. NTI's specialty is research and development in biomass energy conversion, power plant energy efficiency improvement, and advanced separation systems. Currently, NTI is developing a small-scale gasification technology to convert poultry litter biomass into a clean gaseous fuel that can be used onsite for farm energy needs.

NuForm Materials
www.nuformmaterials.com
NuForm Materials is developing methods for the processing of coal combustion ash and isolation of specific fractions useful as polymer fillers, metal matrix and high performance pozzolans. Based on research by Tom Robl, Center for Applied Energy Research. Located in Sadieville, Ky.

Topasol LLC
www.topasol.com
Topasol is a nanotechnology-based company that focuses on multifunctional coatings for aerospace and solar industries. Smart coating systems are designed with additional properties such as anticorrosion, antibacterial/antiviral and sensor capabilities, including prognostics for aerospace systems. One nanocoating provides a special mechanism that recognizes external force and allows the detection of impact and/or thermal damage on aircraft structural composite components. Based on research by Uschi Graham, Center for Applied Energy Research.