Executive Brief
Immune Materials Limited specializes in the development of antimicrobial and self-disinfecting materials, specifically leveraging 3D printing technology to create surfaces that neutralize pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. Their business model revolves around "passive" hygiene—creating environments and products that disinfect themselves without continuous chemical application.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 68 (Adjacent Tech / Strong Potential)
Why this Score? Immune Materials currently focuses on antimicrobial polymers and 3D-printed composites. While effective, these materials often face limitations in surface hardness, chemical erosion, and long-term radical generation. 6C's Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings represent the "Gold Standard" for antimicrobial surfaces. Diamond is bio-compatible, virtually indestructible, and—when doped with Boron—can actively generate hydroxyl radicals (OH•) for advanced electrochemical disinfection.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Active Disinfection | BDD Electrodes | Boron Doped Diamond can produce powerful oxidants (O3, OH•) from moisture in the air or water, creating a "kill zone" for viruses far more potent than silver/copper ions. |
| Wear-Resistant Surfaces | MPCVD Diamond Coating | 6C can coat 3D-printed metal or ceramic substrates with thin-film diamond, providing a surface that is chemically inert, scratch-proof, and permanently antimicrobial. |
| Advanced R&D | Custom MPCVD Reactor | Enables Immune Materials to move from antimicrobial polymers to Antimicrobial Diamond-Composites, allowing them to lead the market in "Extreme Environment" disinfection (e.g., aerospace or surgical tools). |
| Precision Components | SCD / PCD Micro-parts | For high-touch medical sensors or fluidic chips, 6C provides diamond components with Ra < 1nm, preventing bacterial adhesion (biofilm) at the structural level. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "Your current antimicrobial 3D prints rely on additive chemistry—have you investigated using Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) as a permanent, non-leaching electrochemical catalyst for surface-level pathogen oxidation?"
- Value Statement: "6C can help Immune Materials transition from 'disinfecting polymers' to 'indestructible antimicrobial diamond surfaces' that offer 10x the operational lifespan and superior bio-compatibility for medical and high-traffic environments."