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HT‑ELASTOX™
– HALLOYSITE NANOTUBE-REINFORCED ELASTOMERS
BUILT FOR GEOTHERMAL EXTREMES.
READY FOR INDUSTRIAL SCALE.
OVERVIEW
HT‑ElastoX™ is a nanocomposite elastomer system formulated for ultra-high temperature (300–375°C), high-pressure (10,000 psi), and chemically aggressive environments, such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), oil and gas, and semiconductors. It uses halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to improve performance, extend service life, and lower material cost compared to high-end elastomers such as FFKM.
Withstands
>375°C
Resists brine and acids
Costs 20× less than perfluoroelastomers
Extends lifetime by 3×–10×
KEY TECHNICAL SPECS
PARAMETER
VALUE
Max Operating Temp
Pressure Tolerance
Chemical Resistance
Fatigue Lifetime
Swelling in Brine
Matrix Compatibility
Cost
375°C short-term, 300°C sustained
≥10,000 psi
Stable in brines, CO₂, acids
3–10× longer vs. FFKM
<5% after 72h at 250°C
FKM, FFKM, HNBR, Silicone
$8–40/lb vs. $200–$2000/lb (FFKM)
SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS
HALLOYSITE NANOTUBE REINFORCEMENT
Adds thermal stability, mechanical strength, and gas impermeability.
ANTIOXIDANT ENCAPSULATION
HNT lumen loaded with 4010NA (IPPD) delivers slow-release protection against oxidative aging.
SURFACE-MODIFIED NANOTUBES
Using silane and calcination to optimize dispersion in a rubber matrix.
MODULAR FORMULATIONS
Works with off-the-shelf rubber processing lines and compounders.
APPLICATION DOMAINS
GEOTHERMAL
EGS, hot dry rock
Gaskets, packers, casing seals
OIL AND GAS
HPHT, sour service
Seals, BOP elements, pump parts
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE
High-temperature seals for propulsion and thermal shielding
HYDROGEN, SEMICONDUCTOR, & ENERGY STORAGE
Plasma-resistant, chemically inert sealing materials
PHASE I RESULTS
Decomposition Temp Raised to 425°C
75% tensile strength retained after 72 hours at 300°C
Thermogravimetric and FTIR confirm enhanced resistance to oxidative degradation
Validated swell-resistance in synthetic geothermal brine
(250°C, 72 hours)
Nano-reinforced matrix processed using standard compression molding
NEXT STEPS
PHASE II
Goals
TRL 5→7 transition
Field tests with industry partners (such as Utah FORGE)
Build pilot-scale production of 200–1000 lb/month
Prepare ASTM, NORSOK, and API validation testing
PHASE III
DoD and DOE cataloging
Licensing to rubber compounders and OEMs
NSN assignment for federal buyers
COMMERCIALIZATION STRATEGY
TIERED PRICING BASED ON PURITY AND MATRIX
$7.71/lb (HNT-FKM blend)
$38/lb (HNT-FFKM blend)
DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL SOURCES
of high-purity halloysite
(United States, Turkey, New Zealand)
EARLY CONVERSATIONS WITH
NOV, Utah FORGE, R&H Machine
FUTURE
USE CASES
NASA, DoE, DLA, clean energy OEMs
TEAM
DR. YURI
M. LVOV
International leader in halloysite nanomaterials
DR. MAHDI
SALEH
Elastomer and formulation scientist
DR. KONSTANTIN DOLGAN
Product development and technical lead
GRAPHENO LLC
Expert in HNT scale-up and advanced material prototyping
ONEGA
ULANOVA
Commercialization and regulatory strategy
DOWNLOADS
DOE SBIR Abstract PDF
Quad Chart for HT‑ElastoX™
Technical Summary Sheet
Commercialization Briefing Deck
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTNERING, PLEASE REACH OUT
— WE ARE EAGER TO WORK WITH YOU!
Request Demo Sample or Tech Call
LET’S COLLABORATE
QD Labs is looking to partner with:
Geothermal system developers
(Fervo, Chevron, NOV)
Clean energy and hydrogen equipment makers
Elastomer processors and OEMs
DoD/Aerospace platform sustainment groups
Let’s Collaborate on the Future of Materials and Defense Tech
Quantum Diffusion Corp
419 Dan Reneau Dr. Ruston, LA 71270
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