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PFAS-Free Inorganic Material-Origin Technology

A next-generation inorganic material platform distinct from PTFE/PFAS-based organic polymer coatings.

SAMUON is an inorganic material technology engineered through controlled hydrothermal and metamorphic processes. Rather than simply adding functional agents onto a surface, SAMUON is positioned as a material-origin platform that supports application-specific review across materials, components, products, and industrial processes.

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OVERVIEW

Technology Overview

The essentials at a glance — explore data, diagrams, and validation below.

Material Class

PFAS-free inorganic material platform

Core Logic

Hydrothermal + metamorphic structural transformation

Key Evidence

Antibacterial, antifungal, acid/alkali, low-emission summaries

Commercial Path

PoC · co-development · licensing · JV · SAM Alliance

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IN 3 SECONDS

Understand SAMUON Technology in 3 Seconds

PFAS-Free Direction

An inorganic material alternative, not a PFAS-based organic polymer coating.

Inorganic Material Core

A material-origin technology based on an inorganic, mineral-derived material core.

Engineered Transformation

Engineered structural transformation through hydrothermal and metamorphic logic.

Application-Specific Validation

Applicability reviewed through application-specific tests, PoC, and validation.

DIFFERENTIATION

SAMUON Differentiation vs PTFE/PFAS

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Axis PTFE / PFAS-based SAMUON / Inorganic What it means Validation needed
Material class Fluorine-based organic polymer PFAS-free inorganic material platform A candidate for PFAS-regulation response Composition, identity, regulatory review
Temperature range Continuous-use temperature limit Inorganic base — high-temperature applicability reviewable Candidate for high-temp equipment/process Heat, thermal-shock, long-run testing
Chemical resistance Strong, but PFAS-based Acid/alkali summaries exist; per-environment validation needed Chemical / plant / piping review Strong acid/alkali, solvent, process-gas tests
Surface hygiene No inherent antibacterial function Antibacterial/antifungal summaries exist Hygienic appliances, food equipment, public surfaces ISO 22196 re-test, ASTM G-21, food-contact safety
Durability / scratch Relatively soft Hardness/scratch-resistance summaries exist Potential long-term durability edge ASTM D3359, D4541, D4060, etc.
Environment / regulation Tied to PFAS regulation PFAS-free alternative candidate ESG / regulatory-response material review RoHS, REACH, PFAS-free statement, leaching tests

※ Comparison is framed by material class, regulatory risk, and substitution need — not instant full replacement. Substitutability is reviewed via per-use testing, certification, and PoC.

HOW SAMUON IS ENGINEERED

Hydrothermal + Metamorphic Material Logic

SAMUON is a next-generation inorganic material engineered through controlled hydrothermal and metamorphic processes.

SAMUON analyzes nature’s rock-forming and metamorphic mechanisms and translates them into a controllable, reproducible industrial material technology.

01

Hydrothermal Action

Activation · migration · rearrangement

Under heat, pressure, and moisture, inorganic components are activated and dissolve, migrate, and rearrange.

02

Metamorphic Action

Reorganization · densification · stabilization

Heat and pressure reorganize the structure into a denser, more stable form.

03

SAMUON Material

Direct bond · functional surface

A final inorganic material oriented to binder-free direct bonding — the substrate and functional surface bond directly.

  • PFAS-free
  • Heat
  • Chemical
  • Wear
  • Industrial
  1. 1

    Activation

    Activate inorganic components

  2. 2

    Transformation

    Hydrothermal/metamorphic structural transformation

  3. 3

    Stabilization

    Densification, stabilization, functional structure

  4. 4

    Deployment

    Extend to coatings, materials, parts, products, industries

Hydrothermal Action

Under controlled heat, pressure, and moisture conditions, inorganic constituents are activated, mobilized, and rearranged. SAMUON translates this hydrothermal mechanism into an engineered process that forms the foundation for functional material structures.

What it means
Inorganic components become reactive and able to rearrange.
Why it matters
Functional structures can begin from a designable starting point.
What can be validated next
Composition/structure analysis per activation condition (under validation)

Metamorphic Action

Heat and pressure reorganize the original structure into a denser and more stable material form. SAMUON applies this metamorphic logic to stabilize the inorganic structure and support performance directions such as heat resistance, chemical resistance, and durability.

What it means
A loose structure reorganizes into a denser, more stable one.
Why it matters
It underpins performance directions such as heat, chemical, and abrasion resistance.
What can be validated next
Correlation of densification with durability/heat behavior (under validation)

PERFORMANCE SNAPSHOT

SAMUON Performance Snapshot

Figures per provided test summaries; raw data by request or NDA.

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Antibacterial

99.9% reduction after 24h vs E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus

KICM-FIR-1003:2011

⚠ Per test summary. Food-contact, medical, and water uses require separate certification, leaching, and safety validation.

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Antifungal

No growth over a 4-week incubation per ASTM G-21(2009)

ASTM G-21 (2009)

⚠ Per test summary. Per-use re-validation (e.g. ISO 22196) recommended.

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Acid / Alkali Resistance

5% H₂SO₄ · 5% NaOH, 23±2°C, 30-day immersion — no corrosion (summary)

5% H₂SO₄ / 5% NaOH, 30d

⚠ Additional per-environment validation needed (strong acids/alkalis, solvents, process gases).

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Low Emission

TVOC 0.001 mg/m²·h, Formaldehyde 0.007 mg/m²·h (summary)

Indoor air-quality test

⚠ Per test summary. Reproduced data per application environment recommended.

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Deodorization

Up to 16.7% NH₃ deodorization at 120 min

0m30m60m90m120m

KCL-FIR-1085:2011

⚠ Provisional data — additional validation recommended.

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How to read this evidence: Published figures are based on provided test summaries; actual product/part/process applicability may vary with substrate, process conditions, use environment, and certification requirements. Detailed reports and raw data are provided after requester verification or NDA.

EVIDENCE INFOGRAPHICS

Public Evidence Infographics

Antibacterial reduction

99.9%

after 24h · KICM-FIR-1003:2011

  • E. coli 99.9%
  • P. aeruginosa 99.9%
  • S. aureus 99.9%

Antifungal 4-week growth

ASTM G-21 (2009)

No growth over 1–4 weeks (summary)

Low emission (indoor)

Indoor air-quality test

  • TVOC 0.001 mg/m²·h
  • Formaldehyde 0.007 mg/m²·h

Lower is better · per summary

⚠ Public infographics per test summary. Food-contact, medical, water, and high-purity semiconductor uses require separate certification, leaching, and safety validation.

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INTERFACE LOGIC

Interface Logic Toward Binder-Free Direct Bonding

Conventional coatings may face peeling or micro-cracking risks at primer or binder interfaces. SAMUON is positioned toward direct bonding or fusion between the substrate and functional inorganic layer, subject to substrate-specific surface preparation, thermal conditions, and interface validation.

What it means: a bond direction that does not rely on a binder interface lets you review reduced delamination risk (per-use validation required).

  • Substrate
  • Functional inorganic layer
  • No binder layer
  • Direct interface
  • Validation checkpoints
Functional inorganic layer Substrate No binder · direct interface

PROCESS

SAMUON Integrated Coating Process

  1. 1

    Surface Preparation

    • · Cleaning
    • · Plasma treatment
    • · Surface-energy tuning
  2. 2

    Coating Application

    • · Spray: large/curved areas
    • · Dip: shelves, grills, separable parts
    • · Vacuum deposition: thin, robust films
  3. 3

    Curing / Stabilization

    • · Room temp
    • · UV
    • · Mid-temp oven (per environment)
  4. 4

    Quality Control

    • · Adhesion (ASTM D3359/D4541)
    • · Antibacterial/antifungal
    • · Chemical
    • · Appearance
    • · Leaching
  5. 5

    Product Integration

    • · OEM/ODM
    • · Licensing
    • · Co-development
    • · Component supply
    • · Co-branding

※ ASTM D7334 assesses wettability/contact angle; direct adhesion is validated with ASTM D3359 or D4541, etc.

ARCHITECTURE

SAMUON Technology Architecture

A five-layer technology structure, from source material to validation.

  1. 01

    Core Material Layer

    • CAS-registered inorganic identity
    • Multi-component oxide structure
  2. 02

    Process Logic Layer

    • Hydrothermal action
    • Metamorphic action
    • High-temp fusion / direct-bond direction
  3. 03

    Interface Layer

    • Substrate–functional-layer interface
    • Toward binder-free direct bonding
    • Substrate-specific prep/validation
  4. 04

    Application Layer

    • Coating
    • Additive/filler
    • Filter/media
    • Film
    • 3D-printing material
    • Products/parts/devices
  5. 05

    Validation Layer

    • Adhesion, heat, thermal shock
    • Chemical, corrosion, abrasion
    • Release, antibacterial, leaching/safety, durability

FOR CUSTOMERS

What This Technology Means for Customers

Regulatory Readiness

A new material option for companies evaluating PFAS-free transition and regulatory readiness.

Performance Direction

Per-industry performance directions (heat, chemical, abrasion, anti-fouling) can be validated.

Application Flexibility

Reviewable across many form factors — coating, additive, media, film, parts.

Differentiated Product Value

Differentiated functionality, eco value, and brand value for products, parts, and materials.

Commercial Pathway

Design a commercialization path via PoC, co-development, licensing, JV, and SAM Alliance.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Review Applicability to Your Material, Component, or Product

R&D / Universities

  • Mechanism research
  • Testing/analysis
  • Joint research
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Semiconductor / Chemical / Plant

  • Pipe/duct/valve/chamber/heat-exchanger
  • High-purity/chemical/particle validation required
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VALIDATION

What Must Be Validated Before Application

  1. 1

    Application Fit Review

    Confirm the target, use environment, and required performance.

  2. 2

    Material & Interface Test

    Review adhesion to the substrate, interface stability, and coating conditions.

  3. 3

    Performance Validation

    Validate heat, chemical, corrosion, abrasion, release, antibacterial, and leaching behavior.

  4. 4

    Certification / Compliance

    Review per-use standards — food contact, RoHS, REACH, LFGB, FDA, ISO, ASTM.

  5. 5

    Pilot / Field Data

    Accumulate long-term data under real operating conditions.

  6. 6

    Commercialization

    Design supply, licensing, co-development, JV, and co-branding structures.

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SAM ALLIANCE

Technology Validation and Industrial Deployment Continue through SAM Alliance

SAM Alliance is a collaboration platform where companies, universities, institutes, public agencies, testing/certification bodies, and investors advance validation, co-development, joint IP, government R&D, standardization, and global expansion of SAMUON materials.

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