BNNT Technology Pty Ltd

About Us

BNNT Technology Pty Ltd is a pioneering leader in the production of high-quality boron nitride nanomaterials

Our Team

We are working on the development, manufacture, and commercialisation of boron nitride nanomaterials

History of BNNT and company

The Next Generation Nanomaterial

OUR APPROACH

Our business strategy centers around the ethos of Research, Collaborate, Validate, and Trade (RCVT) to bring innovative products to market

OUR PRODUCTS

We offer two types of boron nitride nanotubes

APPLICATIONS AND POTENTIAL USES

The unique properties of boron nitride nanomaterials led to investigations into various potential applications

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A revolutionary nanomaterial that will change the world

Neutron Shielding

BN nanomaterials have a high neutron absorption cross section, making them a potential candidate for use in neutron shielding applications.

Electronics

BN nanomaterials have low dielectric constant and are potential candidates for use in high-frequency electronic devices and as insulators in high-voltage applications.

Energy Storage

BN nanomaterials have been explored as a potential candidate for energy storage applications due to their unique properties and ability related to hydrogen.

Biomedical Applications

BN nanomaterials have been found to be biocompatible, making them a potential candidate for use in biomedical applications such as drug delivery and biomedical implants.

Structural Materials

As ballistic materials, BN nanomaterials have high tensile strength and are potential candidates for use in composites, coatings, and other structural applications.

Thermal Management

BN nanomaterials have high thermal conductivity and are potential candidates for use in thermal management applications such as heat sinks, thermal interface materials, and coatings.

Our Revolutionary New
BNNT Applications

High Performance Batteries
Faster charging, superior battery life, next generation batteries for mobile phones, drones, computers, cars, planes, marine, space, defenced.
Electronic Thermal Packaging
Improved disbursement of heat in computer chips and electronic components for smaller faster computer-based products.
3D Metal Printing
Enhanced metal alloys and composites with incredible mechanical properties for industrial, military and aerospace applications.
Transparent Armour
Stronger, lighter, transparent ballistic materials for security and defence applications and industrial safety.
Reinforced Polymers
A new class of polymers with amazing strength and flexibility while also resistant to higher temperatures. Unlimited applications.
Stronger Ceramics
A new class of ceramic products with greater hardness and resistance to heat. Improved bearings, brakes and high-temperature surface resistance in automotive, aviation, aeronautical and defence.

Nanomaterials Go to Market Approach

Research

Research serves as the foundation for understanding our market, target audience, competition, and the unique value proposition of our products and services.

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Collaborate

We actively seek partnerships and alliances with industry leaders, researchers, and experts to leverage collective knowledge, expertise, and resources.

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Validate

We prioritize rigorous testing, thorough analysis, and validation of our nanomaterials in your application, to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and safety.

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Trade

We emphasize the importance of understanding market needs, building strategic alliances, and the ability to integrate our additives in our customers’ manufacturing process.

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A brief history of
boron nitride nano tubes

1994
Theoretical Predictions
Theoretical work on boron nitride nano tubes dates back to the mid-1990s. In 1994, theoretical studies by Rubio, Corkill, and Cohen predicted that boron nitride could form nanotubes similar tocarbon nanotubes.
1995
First Synthesis
BNNT was first synthesized in 1995 by Chopra et. al. at an experimental scale using the arc discharge method
Alternative Synthesis Methods
Thermal Plasma Method
Over the years, researchers developed alternative methods for synthesizing BNNTs, such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and ball milling.
2018
BNNT Technology
Pty Ltd founded
BNNTTL is a spin off from Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM).
2021
BNNT Technology Pty Ltd achieves kilogram-scale production
High volume BNNT patented manufacturing process developed by world-leading scientists at Deakin University Australia
2024
Ongoing Research at BNNT Technology Pty Ltd
Research on boron nitride nanomaterials continues to advance, exploring new synthesis methods, understanding their properties more deeply, and expanding their applications.

Meet the Team

Glenn Molloy
Non-Executive Chairman

Mr Molloy founded PPK Group Limited, then known as Plaspak Group Limited, in 1979 and has acted as a director of PPK Group Limited since that time. He has extensive experience on public company boards, and in advising publicly listed and private entities on commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestment activities.

Mark Winfield
Non-executive Director
FAICD

Mr Winfield is a globally recognised leader with over 40 years of experience in commercialising innovation and technology. He has developed award-winning solutions across diverse industries including food aid, tourism, housing, and sustainable development.

Mr Winfield is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Sarah Price
CFO
CA, BCom

Sarah has over 20 years’ experience as a financial controller, including key roles at Technology One, Cardno, Xstrata and PwC. Across these positions, Sarah has built extensive knowledge of group finance and taxation with a focus on global reporting, financial strategy and risk management. In her role as CFO, Sarah works across the PPK Group, Li-S Energy, White Graphene, BNNT Technology Ltd, Craig International Ballistics and Advanced Mobility Analytics Group.

Sarah holds a Bachelors of Business from Queensland University of Technology, is a Chartered Accountant and Affiliate of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Sarah was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 23 May 2023 following time serving as Group Financial Controller.

Zhifeng Yi
Lead Scientist – T
PhD

Dr Zhifeng Yi is a research scientist and the project manager of BNNT Technology Limited, working to scale up manufacturing of boron nitride nanomaterials.

Dr Zhifeng holds a PhD from the Institute of Frontier Materials at Deakin University. His background is on chemical engineering and materials science, with extensive experience on nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and application.

Dr Zhifeng uses the first principles approach to break down complex problems into fundamental elements to build from. He is keen to learn new things and loves to dive into new technologies, especially in how BN materials can be applied across different industries.

Chunfang Feng
Lead Scientist – X
PhD

Dr Chunfang Feng is a research scientist for BNNT Technology Limited, working to scale up manufacturing of boron nitride nanomaterials.

Dr Chunfang holds a PhD from Deakin University. Her background was on graphene-based composite materials in a variety of fields, such as flexible conductors, strain sensor, and oil absorption.

Dr Chunfang is a well-published researcher having authored numerous publications including a book chapter and dozens of journal papers. Since 2019, her works have received over a thousand citations, including a notable collection of papers that have garnered at least ten citations each.