Nanoparticles Carriers: ready-to-use aggregates and dispersions

MBN offers a nanocomposite masterbatch engineered to improve gas barrier properties in polymer-based packaging films. Developed through mechanochemical processes, these advanced additives deliver nanoparticles—such as graphene, nanoclays, and silica—in a dust-free, easy-to-handle form, ideal for industrial-scale compounding.

Unlike simple blends, the mechanical alloying process used by MBN goes beyond dispersion: it actively predisperses and exfoliates the nanoparticles, increasing their reactivity and ensuring a more uniform distribution within the polymer matrix, facilitating the compounding work.
When integrated into PP, HDPE, PLA, or PHB, these masterbatches have shown up to 50% improvement in gas barrier performance, offering better shelf life and material efficiency for multilayer packaging. Fully compatible with both polar and non-polar polymers, MBN’s nanocomposite masterbatches provide a safe, scalable, and highly effective route to advanced packaging functionality.

COMPOSITION
POLYMER MASTERBATCH WITH GRAPHENE / NANOCLAYS / SILICA

PROPERTIES
MIN. SOLID CONTENT [ 80 wt.% ]  GRANULE SIZE [ <2 mm ]  COLOUR [ Pale yellow ]

Nf070 is an innovative nano-calcium hydroxide dispersion designed primarily for the deacidification of paper, with additional applications in the consolidation of mural paintings, mortars, and stones. Produced via MBN’s proprietary Mechanomade® process, it contains 50–400 nm particles suspended in isopropanol for stable, residue-free application.

Unlike simple dispersions, the mechanical alloying process used to produce Nf070 not only reduces particle size but also introduces structural defects and lattice distortions in the hydroxide. These defects significantly increase the reactivity of the material, accelerating its transformation into calcium carbonate upon contact with atmospheric CO₂. The result is a highly effective, long-lasting deacidification, forming a stable carbonate buffer directly within the cellulose fibers of paper, helping preserve historical documents and books over time.

Upon application, the alcohol carrier evaporates completely, leaving behind only the active nano-lime.In addition to paper, Nf070 is fully compatible with traditional building materials and can be used for the consolidation of mural artworks and lime-based substrates, maintaining both material integrity and historical authenticity.

Within the MOZART project, MBN has developed advanced nanoparticle dispersions for electroplating applications, based on silicon carbide (SiC) and titanium carbide (TiC) synthesised through the proprietary Mechanomade® process. These aqueous masterbatches deliver stable ceramic reinforcements directly into nickel coatings, significantly enhancing hardness and wear resistance.

The SiC dispersion is derived from mechanochemical synthesis of elemental silicon and graphite, yielding β-SiC nanoparticles (~130 nm) at concentrations up to 80 g/L, fully water-based and solvent-free. The TiC dispersion is produced via self-propagating high-temperature reaction (SHS) during high-energy milling, generating TiC nanoparticles (~160 nm) with narrow distribution in stable aqueous suspensions.

Safe, easy to handle, and compatible with industrial plating lines, these dispersions provide a cost-effective alternative to commercial nanopowders for high-performance nickel coatings in automotive, aerospace, and tooling sectors.

COMPOSITION
AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS WITH SIC (~130 nm) OR TIC (~160 nm) NANOPARTICLES

PROPERTIES
SiC CONCENTRATION [ up to 80 g/L ]  SOLVENT [ water-based, additive-free ]  PARTICLE SIZE [ 130–160 nm ]

MBN Nanomaterialia’s aluminium-based masterbatch containing ceramic nanoparticles is a new-generation inoculant developed within the FLAMINGo project to enable Aluminium Metal Matrix Nanocomposites (Al-MMnCs). Engineered with nano-sized SiC and TiC particles, it provides foundries with a practical route to produce lightweight alloys that combine excellent mechanical and thermal properties.

Introduced directly into the melt, the masterbatch ensures uniform nanoparticle dispersion, acting as both a grain refiner and microstructural enhancer. This results in castings with improved strength, creep resistance, and thermal stability, without altering conventional processes. Fully compatible with Green Sand Casting, LPDC, and HPDC, it integrates seamlessly into existing foundry operations.

Validated in automotive applications such as steering knuckles, rear frame profiles, and strut mounts, this solution has enabled up to 45% weight reduction compared to steel, while maintaining strength and safety. A scalable, recyclable, and non-disruptive innovation, it supports the next generation of high-performance aluminium casting.