Kentera™ technology brings the power of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to composites. Armed with the most advanced materials available, Zyvex Marine designs and builds the most advanced maritime platforms in the world. We develop vessels with performance that was previously impossible.

We develop vessels with performance that was previously impossible

Carbon nanomaterials are the strongest materials known to man. They are 100 times stronger than steel, yet they are only 1/6 the weight. In the past, carbon nanomaterials have proved difficult to integrate into other materials and their application potential remained limited.

Zyvex Technologies has developed molecular engineering technology, Kentera, that creates a bridge for nanomaterials and unlocks their potential in a variety of host composite matrix materials. Kentera binds to carbon nanotubes and makes them easy to use.

Kentera binds to carbon nanotubes and makes them easy to use

When properly integrated into prepregs and composites, they increase strength, stiffness, and toughness unlike any other material. For more than five years, Zyvex Technologies' nano-enhanced materials have improved customer’s products across a variety of industries. Zyvex Marine is now bringing this performance to the maritime industry.

Potential Applications

Arovex™, Zyvex Technologies' patented carbon nanotube enhanced (CNTe) carbon fiber, utilizes Kentera technology to provide a superior alternative to heavier materials such as aluminum or steel. Through the use of our advanced technology, Arovex offers improved mechanical properties over conventional prepregs while requiring no change in existing prepreg manufacturing processes.

Superior alternative to heavier materials such as aluminum or steel

Arovex is used to reduce the weight or increase the stiffness or toughness of any composite product.

Proven Results

Epovex™, Zyvex Technologies' CNTe epoxy, utilizes Kentera technology and is the only epoxy enhanced with carbon nanotubes. Designed to deliver the strongest bond possible at the most economical price/performance ratio, Epovex offers superior peel and shear strengths over traditional bonding methods such as bolts and welds.

The strongest bond possible at the most economical price/performance ratio

Dissimilar materials, plastics, and composites cannot be welded. Thin sheet metal is prone to distortion and tearing with rivets or bolts. Epovex Adhesive™ is a suitable alternative to these traditional methods and delivers greater protection against part failure, which lowers life cycle costs.