One of the hallmarks of technology innovation is sometimes surprising path taken as development occurs. A good idea spurs research in multiple directions, and it can be a challenge to decide which path and which collaborators to pursue. A great example of innovation in action is GrafTech International Holdings, Inc. The company has collaborated with the University of Akron and the Center for Multifunctional Polymer Nanomaterials and Devices (CMPND) in Columbus as part of their Research Commercialization Program grant titled, “Commercialization of Functional Polyimide Films and Nanocomposites” for the past three years. 

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Finding and harnessing the available resources was the theme of a recent Forum on Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing sponsored by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) and hosted by Owens Corning. Congresswoman, Marcy Kaptur, of Ohio’s 9th District, kicked off the meeting held in Toledo, Ohio, which emphasized that companies involved with polymers are very involved in energy-related topics as they expand into advanced materials, solar, and other related technologies.
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Although the Nano-Network has been in existence since 2003, a major transition to a much greater role in Ohio has just taken place.

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Zyvex Performance Materials is focused on the composites market, which is still one of the most potentially viable sectors of the polymer marketplace. In particular, nanocomposites (carbon nanotube-enhanced composites), are very specific to Zyvex’s innovative products, and nanocomposites are still on track to double in volume annually for the next several years.

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Sharell Mikesell might have been born in Coshocton, but these days he is in frequent communication with multi-million dollar businesses and CEOs across the United States pitching to them why they should partner with The Ohio State University.

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How better to inspire the best and brightest faculty members at The Ohio State University (OSU) than to take them out around the State and show them, first-hand, the reach and impact that teaching, research, and service have on Ohio communities and residents. In September 2009, this 2-day traveling seminar took newly hired, newly tenured, or faculty new to senior leadership positions on the road to meet community partners, talk with current and future Ohio State students, learn from business and community leaders, and get acquainted with other faculty who may be partners for future projects.

All the Scholars holding a solar panel at Xunlight Photo: Brian Gay

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