Citation
(2006), "Clariant and Starfire form strategic alliance", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 53 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2006.12853aab.013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Clariant and Starfire form strategic alliance
Clariant and Starfire form strategic alliance
Clariant and Starfire Systems, Inc., a world leader in polymer-derived, nanostructured ceramics located in Malta, New York, announced a broad- based strategic alliance to develop new applications in the field of nanostructured ceramic materials and coatings. Targeted industries include automotive, aerospace, and microelectronics, Clariant has completed a financial investment in Starfire as part of their agreement. Recently, Starfire materials were successfully tested by astronauts on a spacewalk during the July US Space Shuttle Discovery mission as a key component in the heat shield repair kit. Starfire nanostructured polymers and ceramics are also finding applications in the chemical process industries and can be used in the manufacture of semiconductor chips and coating systems. The companies expect to uncover new opportunities by combining Clariant's expertise in polysilazanes with Starfire's polycarbosilane-based materials.