According to a LinkedIn article, Galvorn possesses remarkable qualities, surpassing steel in strength, weighing less than aluminum, and exhibiting the conductivity comparable to copper. While its speed capabilities remain uncertain, experts from DexMat, based in Houston, believe that this revolutionary product has the potential to transform the realm of green technology.
GreenBiz reports that Galvorn could serve as a viable substitute for the scarce and costly copper, a vital metal in the electronics industry. Moreover, the creators of Galvorn have ambitious plans to replace environmentally harmful materials, contribute to cleaner air, and drive the advancement of green technology with their extraordinary material.
The development of Galvorn was made possible through a substantial investment of over $20 million from prominent entities such as two U.S. Air Force research agencies, the Department of Energy, and NASA, among others, as highlighted in the GreenBiz report.
Investor Shomik Dutta, managing partner at Overture Climate VC, expressed enthusiasm about DexMat's potential climate impact, stating to GreenBiz in an effusive review, "Galvorn's potential gets us dizzy."
Galvorn can be produced in various forms, including tape, yarn, thread, and mesh. Interestingly, its creators drew inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," although, at first glance, one might not imagine it capable of withstanding Orc blades.
DexMat, on their company blog, revealed that the name "galvorn" was inspired by a skilled elven smith named Eöl, who crafted a thin and flexible yet strong metal capable of serving as armor. While the real-world Galvorn isn't forged by elves, its creation involves an equally impressive high-tech process that includes hydrocarbon splitting, as reported by GreenBiz.
The practical applications of Galvorn are where its impact on consumers becomes apparent. GreenBiz highlights advantages such as lighter and faster vehicles, wind-turbine blades with reduced weight, and improved conductivity in batteries for enhanced renewable power storage. Galvorn is already being utilized in de-icing aircraft wings.
Dutta, as mentioned in the GreenBiz article, emphasized the potential of reinforcing buildings and infrastructure by incorporating Galvorn fibers into concrete and other materials, leading to increased strength and longevity. DexMat's objective is to render carbon-intensive resources like copper obsolete, aligning with the global transformations driven by the climate crisis, clean energy transition, and the push for electrification, as stated on their website.
DexMat proudly promotes a clean manufacturing process powered by electricity, sometimes derived from renewable sources. The company claims that since Galvorn is composed of carbon, it effectively sequesters the heat-trapping element, preventing its contribution to global warming through long-term storage.
Dutta expressed to GreenBiz that among all their endeavors, Galvorn possesses the potential to make the greatest impact in various sectors and regions.