Green Technology

Keno Nanofiber Company Limited

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Raw Description
Our Beliefs | We want to forge future materials for the present. Devices have been shrinking over time, becoming lighter and more portable. This progress is made possible by new innovations in manufacturing. However, traditional methodologies are reaching their limits and becoming prohibitively expensive for diminishing returns. With nanofibers, we can make even smaller and lighter devices at minimal cost. | We believe that technology should be accessible to everyone, not just confined to the lab. We hope to bring the accumulated fruits of nanotechnology research from the lab to the masses. | Product | Our current nanofiber project is on our nanofiber-based filter media. Air pollution is a serious issue that kills more than 3 million people each year. However, HEPA filters, the air filter needed to prevent this, have been slow to be adopted due to various technical issues such as high-intrinsic pressure cost. Our nanofiber-based filter media allows us to overcome these issues and allow HEPA-cleaned air for public use. Our product has the potential to become the LED of filtration, replacing traditional glass-fibre fine filters for high-quality air at a lower cost and longer life. | Technology | Our company utilises an in-house electrospinning machine to manufacture our nanofibers. We also offer consultation services regarding nanofibres. | Follow Us || Our company is headed by CEO/CTO Dr Kenneth Lo. | Our public relations is handled by Ms Melisa Merino. | Description | We are a nanofiber research, manufacturing and solutions company. Our company seeks to provide our clients with solutions that can only be achieved through nanofiber technology. | Our current nanofiber project is on our nanofiber-based filter media. Air pollution is a serious issue that claims the lives of over 3 million people annually. However, the adoption of HEPA filters, which are crucial in combating air pollution, has been hindered by various technical challenges, such as high intrinsic pressure costs. Through our nanofiber-based filter media, we have overcome these issues and enabled the widespread use of HEPA-filtered air for public benefit. Our product has the potential to become the LED of filtration, replacing traditional glass-fibre fine filters for high-quality air at a lower cost with an extended lifespan.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Keno Nanofiber is a specialized nanotechnology firm focusing on the mass-production of nanofibers via proprietary electrospinning processes. Their flagship innovation is a low-pressure-drop HEPA filter media designed to replace traditional glass-fiber filters. Led by Dr. Kenneth Lo, the company bridges the gap between lab-scale nano-research and commercial-scale environmental solutions.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 58/100 (Adjacent Tech / Custom R&D)

Why this Score? While Keno’s primary product (polymer-based nanofibers for air filtration) does not use diamond as a bulk material, their manufacturing hardware and future product roadmap (sensors and advanced water/air purification) present high-value touchpoints. 6C can provide "Enabling Technology"—specifically diamond-coated spinnerets to prevent nozzle clogging/wear and Boron-Doped Diamond (BDD) for active electrochemical filtration and sensing.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Manufacturing Durability MPCVD Diamond Coating for Spinnerets Electrospinning nozzles experience high-voltage stress and chemical erosion. A sub-µm diamond coating provides a chemically inert, ultra-smooth (Ra < 1nm) surface that reduces "Taylor Cone" instability and prevents polymer buildup/clogging.
Active Air/Water Sterilization BDD Electrodes Keno’s filters are passive. By integrating 6C’s Boron-Doped Diamond electrodes, they can offer "Active Oxidation" modules that generate hydroxyl radicals to kill captured bacteria/viruses on the fiber surface, extending filter life.
Environmental Sensing SCD / BDD Sensor Substrates If Keno develops smart-filters, 6C provides SCD/BDD electrodes for electrochemical detection of heavy metals or VOCs with a wider potential window and lower background noise than gold or carbon.
System Engineering Custom H2 Generators (9N Purity) Keno’s R&D likely requires controlled atmospheres for specific fiber synthesis. 6C’s high-purity hydrogen generators provide the 99.9999999% purity required for advanced material consistency.
Thermal Mgmt (Power Supply) PCD Heat Spreaders Electrospinning requires stable high-voltage power supplies. Integrating 6C’s Polycrystalline Diamond (thermal conductivity > 1800 W/mK) into their power electronics reduces thermal throttling and increases machine uptime.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "Dr. Lo, as you scale your electrospinning throughput, have you encountered issues with nozzle tip degradation or polymer accumulation (clogging) that affects the fiber diameter consistency? Our MPCVD diamond coatings are currently used to provide near-zero friction and total chemical inertness for micro-extrusion components."
  • Value Statement: "6C can transform Keno's passive filtration media into an active decontamination system using BDD electrochemical technology, while simultaneously increasing your machine's MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) through diamond-enhanced hardware."