Ionic liquids (ILs) have numerous applications, making them ideal materials for platform technologies. A key challenge to any new material is advancing from the laboratory to the marketplace, thereby bridging the gap from proof-of-concept to prototype. ILs are no exception to this process, thus we explore the developmental part Alabama Innovation and Mentoring of Entrepreneurs (AIME) plays in transitioning ILs from invention to innovation. We will explore the vital role AIME has played in helping to set up Graphenics, LLC for success. Exfoliation of graphite in ILs to produce graphene has been identified as having significant potential for success and AIME has assisted in developing the technology beyond proof-of-concept. We will present the translation of this technology from academia to the marketplace and a case study of a new chemical enterprise, Graphenics. Graphenics, LLC provides graphene materials and consulting services to both academia and industry. Graphenics core strength is the expertise in the exfoliation of graphite and the know-how of the proprietary process technology.

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246th National Meeting (2013)

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