Keanetech, LLC

Keanetech, LLC is a research-based consulting firm specializing in platform technologies that leverage inorganic ceramic-based materials. Founded in 2004 and based in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on transitioning fundamental scientific research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) into practical, commercial applications. Their technical expertise encompasses low-energy ceramic powder synthesis, geopolymer design, and the development of high-tech ceramics for various industrial and environmental use cases. Operating a dedicated research and fabrication facility, the team consists of researchers and materials scientists focused on sustainable innovation.

The company's work addresses critical industrial and environmental challenges, such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions, promoting the circular economy, and enhancing agricultural productivity. They develop prototype materials and technologies, including fire-resistant geopolymers for construction, Li-ion battery components, and agricultural supplements like their Gelizer seed booster, which is designed to increase crop yields. By utilizing industrial waste materials as precursors and aiming for low-energy production methods, Keanetech provides sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, serving partners and industries interested in cost-effective, environmentally conscious engineering solutions.