Executive Brief
Element Impact Limited is a Hong Kong-based advanced materials company specializing in the development and patenting of "Silver Micron Particle" technology. Their core value proposition lies in a physical (non-chemical) antibacterial and antiviral mechanism used to create long-lasting protective shields and coatings. They have successfully moved from R&D to international patenting and commercial production of these specialized micron-scale materials.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 62 (Adjacent Tech / Advanced Materials)
Why this Score? While Element Impact currently focuses on silver-based solutions, they operate in the "Advanced Surface Engineering" and "Pathogen Control" space where Diamond technology represents the ultimate performance ceiling. Silver-based coatings face three major engineering bottlenecks: mechanical wear-off, chemical oxidation (tarnishing), and leaching/environmental toxicity. 6Cās Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) and Diamond-like coatings offer a non-leaching, chemically inert, and virtually indestructible alternative for high-end medical, industrial, and water-treatment applications where silver may fail or be restricted.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Active Sterilization | BDD Electrodes | Transition from passive silver leaching to active electrochemical oxidation. BDD generates hydroxyl radicals (&OH;) to annihilate 99.9% of pathogens in water or air without chemical additives. |
| Wear-Resistant Coatings | MPCVD Diamond Coating | Direct diamond coating of silver-treated substrates to prevent mechanical abrasion of the micron particles, extending the "long-lasting" claim from months to years. |
| Electrochemical Sensing | BDD Sensors | Provide Element Impact with the ability to integrate real-time "Pathogen Detection" into their shields, using BDD's wide electrochemical window to sense bacterial metabolic markers. |
| Manufacturing Tooling | PCD Inserts & Nozzles | Use 6C's Polycrystalline Diamond for the high-precision nozzles and milling tools required to produce "non-existing" silver micron particles, reducing tool downtime and contamination. |
| Next-Gen Bio-Shield | Nanocrystalline Diamond (NCD) | A "Metal-Free" antimicrobial alternative. NCD surfaces can be engineered with specific nanostructure topographies that mechanically rupture bacterial cell walls, offering a permanent physical kill-mechanism. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "How does Element Impact address the gradual loss of efficacy caused by the oxidation of silver micron particles, and have you explored Boron Doped Diamond as a chemically inert, permanent alternative for high-traffic or corrosive environments?"
- Value Statement: "6C can help Element Impact evolve from passive antimicrobial coatings to active, diamond-based electrochemical sterilization systems that are more durable, more effective, and environmentally sustainable."