Skynano LLC

Skynano LLC is a self-certified small disadvantaged, woman-owned business located in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials and composites research and development. The company provides cutting-edge technological solutions across multiple federal agencies, with a primary focus on developing innovative carbon-based products for defense, space, energy, and construction applications. Skynano LLC leverages its expertise in nanotechnology to create advanced materials that address critical challenges in national security, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure.

Through federal contract awards, Skynano LLC has consistently secured research and development contracts primarily with the Office of Naval Research and Air Force Research Laboratory. The company's contract work has centered on developing advanced carbon nanomaterials for specific applications, including undersea warfare technologies, electromagnetic shielding coatings, battery performance enhancement, and low-embodied carbon composites. These contracts, predominantly set aside for small businesses, have ranged from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II efforts, with award values between $75,000 and $2,000,000. The contracts demonstrate Skynano's capability to deliver innovative solutions in areas such as carbon-based products for defense applications, space battery technologies, and materials with reduced environmental impact.

Skynano LLC has been awarded federal grants from multiple agencies, including the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E), Office of Science, Office of Fossil Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and the National Science Foundation. These grants focus on groundbreaking research in carbon technology, particularly emphasizing sustainable and innovative approaches to carbon dioxide utilization. Key grant projects include developing electrochemical production of carbon nanotubes from carbon dioxide, creating lower embodied carbon building materials through CO2 recycling, and designing conductive carbon additives for high-rate battery electrodes. The grants range from $49,999 to $2,000,000 and typically have performance periods of one to three years, highlighting Skynano's commitment to advancing clean energy and materials science through federally-supported research initiatives.