We are a Materials Science Company.
We are Industry Leaders. We are Innovators.
ENTEK produces a portfolio of microporous membranes and high-performance materials for a broad range of energy storage and other functional membrane applications. We are a global materials science company with a passion for new technologies and product innovation.
Our membranes are used for energy storage, filtration, ion selective barriers, and both hydrophobic & hydrophilic breathable barriers suitable for sports apparel and medical applications.
ENTEK’s Technology Center in Oregon has a deep bench of scientists and researchers working to develop the next generation of possibilities for our customers across a variety of markets and end use applications.
MATERIAL SCIENCE
ENTEK has a robust R&D department that is a direct reflection of the company’s core value of innovation. Our R&D team consists of over a dozen members, with areas of expertise that include:
- Polymer science
- Materials science
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Our materials expertise encompasses advancements in polymers (UHMWPE), Inorganic Fillers (Silica, Alumina, Titania, Calcium carbonate and Sodium sulfate), as well as Metallurgy.
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
ENTEK R & D has historically focused on both near-term, incremental product improvements, and longer term, disruptive technologies:
Polymers
- Twin screw extrusion
- Calendering
- Blown film
- Melt blown fibers
- Crosslinked gels
Inorganic Fillers
- Particle size control
- Extrusion
- Dispersion
- Dip coating
Metallurgy
- Laser cladding
- 3D printing
- Hot isostatic pressing
Porous Material Characterization
Chemical Composition
- FTIR
- UV-VIS
- ICP
- TOC
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile
- Puncture
Thermal Characterization
- TGA
- DSC
- TMA
Pore Structure
- Air permeability
- Hg porosimetry
- Capillary flow porometry
- BET surface area
- Diffusional resistance
Skeletal Density
- He pycnometry
Electrochemical Properties
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Impedance
- Ionic resistance
- Optical microscopy
Ready for a Challenge
Our R&D Team is always ready for a challenge, particularly when it leads to commercial success for both parties. Please contact us with your current challenges to see if our expertise in the design, engineering and manufacturing of porous materials can help!