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Aerospace & Defense Markets

ADVANCED NANO

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Who we areFocus areas for success

Exclusive provider of Molecular Rebar® nanotube systems to the global defense industry

• Applications developed in-house as well as through Black Diamond Systems, JV between MRD and Sabic

• Molecular Rebar Design minority stakeholder and development partner

Focused exclusively on existing products & contracts and DOD lab directed initiatives• Segments including

– Energy Storage (Lead Acid / Lithium)

– Coatings

– Advanced Polymer Systems

– High value Rubber Systems

– EMI

– Composites

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The Problem We SolveUnlocking the potential in nanotubes

Since 1991:

• Multiple companies types,

same problems

• Micron sized clumps

• Hard to integrate

• Utilized in lower

value applications

• Key to unlock potential is

ability to utilize discrete

tubes

The Early Days

Potential Recognized Micron Sized Bundles / Clumping

The Problem

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Purchase of MWCNT’s

DetangleFormulate -

Disperse

MasterBatch -

Concentrate

Customer Integration

into end-product

Clumps of

entangled CNT’s

Clean, discrete carbon

nanotubes - MR

MR in Lead Paste

The Key Competitive AdvantageThe Creation & Utilization of Discrete Nano-Sized Tubes

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Why Molecular Rebar® is Different

• Cracking improved >50%

• Tear resistance >50%

• Adhesion >40%

Material Properties

• Heat, Electrical, Ion, & Molecular transport

• Drastic improvements in batteries

• Lifetime – up to 500%

• Charge Acceptance – up to 400%

• Energy Density – up to 20%

• Ability to provide system solution vs additive (traditional CNT)

• Controlled reflection & absorption

• Broad range of fabrication possible

Transport Properties Electromagnetic Fields

The Unique Benefits

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Rubber, Composites & Coatings

• Crack and Tear resistance improved >50%

• Static Electricity improved 100X

• Adhesion improved >40%• Significant cost savings

potential due to downtime reductions

Rubber PartsIntegrating Molecular Rebar®

• Bis A, Bis F, and Tetra-functional epoxies

• 50% improved Coefficient of Expansion

• Fatigue resistance up 700%+• Modulus / Tensile up 20%-

30%• Impact Properties up 30%• Adhesion up 30%-50%

Composites

• 700% improved Durability• 50% improved Coefficient of Expansion• Significant improvement in corrosion resistance / prevention• Very significant cost savings due to downtime reductions

Coatings

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Molecular Rebar® = Discrete Carbon Nanotubes

Unprocessed MWCNT Molecular Rebar®

The MRD process converts entangled tubes into discrete tubes of highaspect ratio while removing impurities.

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Latex Process : Rubber Master Batch (Natural & ESBR)

Dispersion in Latex Acid Coag., Wash, Devolve

Disperse MR 75 x

Master Batch

Master batch process to create 20% MR® concentrate in natural rubber and emulsion SBR has been successfully scaled to 10 kg/hour. Easy scale up to 40 kg/hour.

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Molecular Rebar® = Dispersible in Rubber

Unprocessed MWCNT in SBR Molecular Rebar™ in SBR

• The MRD masterbatch process produces a product that disperses as individual tubes in a rubber matrix

• This maximizes the reinforcing properties of carbon nanotubes

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Dispersion of MR Strengthens Base Rubber

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2 phr MWCNT in SBR

SBR Only

2 phr MR®

2 phr MWCNT

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Managing White SpacesIn filled systems, the weakest phase is the unfilled spaces, “white spaces”.

Crack propagation can occur in unreinforced ‘White Spaces’

MR strengthens the white spaces and act as “molecular rebar” to prevent crack propagation

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MR in ‘White Spaces’ – Length is Critical

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TYPICAL MR™ LENGTH DISTRIBUTION

Discrete carbon nanotubes strengthen the weak “white spaces”. The white spaces are managed through length control.

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Impact of White Space Management on Tear

Molecular Rebar® is managing the white space as seen by the stop-start of crack growth.

MR

CB/MR

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Tire Performance Predictors – MR Enhances All

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Operating Stiffness

FuelEconomy

Treadlife

Tear Cut ChipResistance

0 phr MR in TireFormulation

3 phr MR in TireFormulationData prepared by

Advance Rubber Development Laboratory

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Improved Peel Strength – Passenger Car Tire

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180 Degree Peel TearSilica Passenger Car Formulation

Data provided by Akron Rubber Development Laboratory

42% Increase

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Military Track Pad Formulation

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Track Pad

Improved stiffness and tear initiation energy with MR

Increasing carbon phr

(2 phr in 50, 60, 70 and 80 phr CB)

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Tank Tread with Silica and CB

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Compound:Natural Rubber55 phr N330 CB13.5 phr Silica

Improved Tear with addition of MR

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Rubber Engine Mounts

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Tear Resistance

Stress at BreakStrain @ Break

Abrasion

Reference

4 phr

30 phr carbon black N650in Natural Rubber

Improved tear energy and tear resistance with MR

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Rubber Blow Out Preventer

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2 phr MR in NBR with 81 phr CB0 phr MR in NBR with 81 phr CB

96% INCREASE

Significant Tensile Strength Improvements with MR

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Rubber Blow Out Preventer

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2 phr MR

Tear Intiation

Tear Arrest

Average Increase in

Tear Improvements with addition of MR

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Uniqueness of Molecular Rebar®

Molecular Rebar® are discrete, high aspect ratio MWCNT with modified surface chemistry

In rubber applications, Molecular Rebar® can:

1. Increase abrasion and cut & chip resistance

2. Increase stiffness, strength

3. Improve thermal and static conductivity

4. Improve matrix to filler interaction through surface functionality

5. Improve bonding to substrates through surface functionality

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Contact:

Chad Lewis

254-424-5700

clewis@mw2defense.comAerospace & Defense Markets

ADVANCED NANO

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Contact:

Jim Welsh

512-422-3878

jwelsh@mw2defense.com