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An Advanced Materials Technology Platform

At the end of the world

An Advanced Materials Technology PlatformFrozen Dirt

J. Gordon McGill Managing Partner

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The Problem - PollutionWith No Comprehensive Solution, Until Now!

Initial Problems to Address

PollutionInefficiencyWasteSustainabilityHazards

Oil Spill

1 Bn / YGal. In U.S.

Ineffective and Wasteful Solutions

Low Insulating EfficiencyInsulating Materials

Not Fire-resistant nor Biodegradable

Multiple ApplicationsFarming Materials

Multiple FertilizersTime Release Fertilizers Require

Packaging Solutions NeedPackaging Protection

Chemical AbsorbentFlame Resistant

Adverse Rheological PropertiesMasterbatchTraditional Additives Do Not Disperse Well

Environmental Problems

Materials PollutionToxicityManufacturing WasteRecyclingBlowing Agents RegulatoryIssues

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Open-cell Foam-like Materials

Green processAbsorbentBiodegradableCustomizableFire Retardant

Clean OceansEfficient HomesSustainable FarmingSafe PackagesSmart PelletsInsulationBiodegradableFlame RetardantMasterbatchAbsorption

A Platform Solution

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Green Manufacturing

PolymerClayWater

Lab Process

Polymer and Clay Controlled Freezingand Freeze-Drying

ClayPolymer SolutionGelFreezing ProcessLow Density

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"Frozen-Dirt"

Controlled FreezingFreezing Affects Morphology and Performance

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Polymer Affects Morphology and Performance

Materials Selections

PVOH/clayPolyimide-amide/clayCasein/clayPVOH/clay

Current Applications

FoamPelletSponge

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Cleaning the OceanSuper Sponge

50x Absorption20x Cycles90% Efficiency

Oil Cleanup

Flame Resistant

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Masterbatch

Active IngredientAeroClay WrapperImmediateSlow-Release

There and Back Again by EconomistA Sublime New Sustainable Option for Protective Packaging by Packaging Digest3 Future Oil-spill Fighters: Sponges, Superbugs, and Herders by National GeographicMedia Attention

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A Technology Platform

Sustainable FarmingSmart PelletsClean OceansEfficient HomesSafe Packages

Market Opportunity

Polyurethane FoamsOther Foams & AlternativesPolystyrene FoamsGlobal Market$130 Bn2018

Initial Markets

14 BnEnvironmental Cleanup10 BnInsulation7 BnMasterbatch6 BnPackaging3 BnOil Cleanup

Foam Component

Sustainable RevenueChannelsDirectLicensingCustomersProducts

Product to Commercialization

PremiumIndustrialFoamSpongePellet

Whats NextSimultaneous FocusEngineeringDesignScalableManufacturingDistributionChannels

Patented TechnologyExclusive Global License

US - 5Canada - 5Europe - 5Japan - 1Additional Patent Applications Pending

team

Darryl L. KelinskeManaging PartnerJ. Gordon McGillManaging PartnerDr. Yuxin WangChief Commercial OfficerProf. David A. SchiraldiScience Advisor

Ocean ExchangeUse of FundsAmountEquipment rent$ 50,000Building Rent$ 15,000Laboratory Technician$ 25,000Laboratory Materials$ 10,000Total Use of Funds$100,000

StewardshipBusiness is constantly changing, what remains is our commitment to healthy, equitable and desirable behaviors in our company, our community and our environment.

Equitable DesirableHealthy

Open CollaborationLike-minded People50+Companies10+Countries

Singular Impact - Exponential Returns

Translating Sustainability Into Valueaeroclay.com

[email protected]#FrozenDirt