Keronite International Limited

Photocatalytic antimicrobial coatings rapidly kill pathogens in their vicinity when exposed to the correct wavelengths of light. Key advantages of photocatalytic antimicrobials are their very long life, lack of requirement for any additional chemicals, and safety. They are therefore an extremely useful tool for limiting the spread of infectious diseases. ...

To develop skills and capabilities to accelerate to market a novel thermal swing barrier coating for internal combustion engines. Such “swing” coatings dynamically track adjacent working fluid temperatures, reducing temperature difference (heat transfer) and improving fuel economy and emissions.

"Cast iron brake discs are the predominant brake solution used in passenger cars. These brakes are detrimental to fuel consumption due to their onerous weight. They are also a significant human health hazard because of the metal particulates that are emitted as they wear. These brakes are predominantly used in passenger cars and are the second largest con...

The PRISTINE project builds on the previous feasibility studies and laboratory development work by Keronite & atg UV who have developed cutting edge, chemical-free, advanced-oxidation water treatment technology with the potential to treat ultra-pure water for a number of end use applications. The PRISTINE project will develop a cost-effective new approach...

The aim is to undertake systems analysis of a new integrated heat recovery concept for future hybrid and electric range extender passenger cars. The proposed work is multidisciplinary in nature, including fundamental R&D of novel thermal coatings, quantification of ICE performance effects, exhaust heat recovery analysis and electric motor & battery perfor...

The UK engineering coatings industry is worth >£11bn affecting products worth £140bn. The Surface Engineering and Coatings market for the automotive sector being £2bn/year. Internal bore coating of automotive components such as damper tubes are a very important aspect of this market. Keronite have developed a Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) coating te...

The annual market for automotive pistons for diesel cars is ~32.8m units, worth ~€164(£125)m, mainly based on eutectic Al-Si. Recent advances globally have led to coated piston crowns with very low thermal conductivity and heat capacity that significantly reduce heat loss, leading to increased engine efficiencies of the order 44%. However, eutectic alumin...

The OPTIMAL project builds on the previous work by Keronite & atg UV and will undertake a technical feasibility study into the development and application of a novel photocatalyst technology for safe, reliable & cost-effective water treatment for the emerging UK shale gas market. We are a business-led consortium, focussing upon the water treatment of flow...

A white coating with low and stable solar absorptance is required for thermal shield applications on the satellite exterior surfaces. White paint has been used with limited performance in extreme space environments such as UV, radiation, adhesion, outgassing, contamination, extreme thermal and operational loads over a 15 yr mission lifetime. Transparent a...

The development of ultra high speed, low energy heating of aluminium tooling for the production of thermoplastic composite components. The technology will be adaptable to provide energy efficient heated tooling for other applications.

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