We’re not just keeping pace with the future of materials science – we’re leading it.
E-glass
Utilizing Lumina's anorthosite to produce E-glass delivers exceptional electrical insulation and a smaller environmental footprint, through energy savings and CO2 reduction, making it a prime, eco-friendlier choice for the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.
Plastics
Anorthosite additives improve the anti-block, UV stability, flame resistance, and toughness of plastics, offering a sustainable solution that bolsters the durability and functionality of plastic products while diminishing reliance on non-renewable resources.
Friction
Anorthosite augments the strength, durability, and compatibility of phenolic friction resins used in automotive and industrial brake systems, presenting a greener alternative to conventional materials and reducing environmental impact.
Paints & Coatings
Greenspar, sourced from anorthosite, is integrated into paints and coatings to significantly enhance durability and facilitate lower VOC emissions, promoting environmentally friendly practices within the coatings sector.
Lunar Studies
Lumina's anorthosite acts as a terrestrial counterpart to lunar highlands, fostering academic research and simulation studies that facilitate lunar geology exploration and potential in-situ resource utilization in forthcoming missions.
Mineral Wool
With its high aluminum and calcium content, anorthosite-based mineral wool provides excellent insulation with fewer impurities, perfect for energy-efficient building and industrial uses, thereby contributing to sustainability.
Our team of leading scientists, engineers, and industry experts is dedicated to solving today’s most pressing resource challenges through breakthrough R&D and strategic partnerships.
Based at our world-leading R&D lab and technical centre in Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S., we are harnessing our expertise to enhance a range of upstream and downstream applications.
Through strategic partnerships with leading research institutions and by adopting a build, test, adapt approach, we are accelerating innovation across industries. We collaborate with academia, industry, and government stakeholders to ensure our solutions have a lasting impact on the broader materials science industry.
Partnerships with globally-renowned academia
Working alongside world-leading academic institutions, such as the University of Cambridge and Dublin City University, we are pushing the boundaries of materials science. Current innovations include research into green aluminum, ceramics, space applications, and flame retardants.
