Nanophyll

Nanophyll Inc. is a manufacturer of nano-composite coatings designed to improve the physical properties of materials like plastics, metals, concrete, and ceramics. Founded in 2015 by Mehdi Sanjari and Charles Boudreault, the company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with production and lab facilities in Hamilton, Ontario. Nanophyll operates in sectors including construction, transportation, oil & gas, and healthcare.

The company's business model centers on developing and marketing advanced coating solutions that provide protective and performance-enhancing features. These coatings are engineered to be anti-stick, anti-microbial, hydrophobic, and resistant to corrosion, fouling, and ice buildup, which helps clients reduce cleaning and maintenance costs while extending the life of their assets. Nanophyll's technology utilizes functionalized nanoparticles that are covalently bonded to a polymer matrix, preventing the leaching that can occur with other nanocomposite coatings.

Their product line includes AntiStickTM solutions for concrete applications and anti-graffiti purposes, CuraPhyllTM for protecting textiles, and PolyPhyllTM, a powder coating for high-temperature and corrosive environments like those in the oil and gas industry. The company has received funding from investors including Velocity, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), NanoXplore, and Innovation Factory. In 2018, it was awarded 'Most Innovative Product' by the Toronto Construction Association.

Keywords: nanocoatings, composite coatings, surface protection, anti-corrosion, hydrophobic coatings, anti-microbial coatings, industrial coatings, construction materials, materials science, nanotechnology, asset protection, sustainable coatings, powder coating, anti-stick, self-cleaning solutions, foul release coatings, graphene composites, advanced materials, concrete coatings, textile protection