X-MAT, the Advanced Materials Division of Semplastics, is completing their work on a Phase 1 SBIR grant with the Department of Energy. During this phase, X-MAT developed a fireproof roof tile that exceeds industry standards. The roof tiles can withstand extreme temperatures and have higher flexure strength.
Its material, a composite made of polymer derived ceramic, when mixed with coal, enables the coal to be used without burning it to create coal core-composite. With their coal core-composite, they have produced fireproof roof tiles that have durability with a reduced energy footprint.
X-MAT fireproof roof tiles have properties that combine the attributes of common materials including:
· Higher flexure strength than ceramic roof tiles
· Lighter weight than Teflon
· High operating temperatures of ceramics
This invention could transform the roofing and coal industries and if manufactured, could support the creation of jobs in the coal regions and jump-start domestic manufacturing of ceramic tiles.
This grant has allowed X-MAT to build the next generation of roof tiles for the solar industry. The next step for X-MAT is continuing their work to enhance their roof tiles and expand upon their mission to create an eco-friendly solution for the roofing and coal industries.
X-MAT looks forward to expanding the applications of their X-MAT material with continuing projects supported by the DOE.