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Raising seed round funding

July 6, 2023 A resounding vote of confidence in our vision as we proudly announce the raising for the seed round for driving towards...

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OHM Media for filtering heavy metals

May 23, 2023 The research group led by our co-founder Prof. Vinayak Dravid has successfully developed a modified OHM Media that can...

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OHM Sponge gets patent approval in India

April 23, 2023 Our global footprint expands with the recent approval of a patent in India. This milestone not only safeguards our...

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Illinois SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Programs announces matching fund award for MFNS Tech

April 10, 2023 Triumph on the innovation front! MFNS Tech efforts has been recognized with a boost by STTR Phase I Matching Programs...

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MFNS secures seed investment to boost growth and commercialization

March 14, 2023 In an exciting development in the world of deep tech startups, MFNS-Tech Inc. has announced that it has secured a seed...

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MFNS Tech moves to new space at Northwestern InQbation space

March 9, 2023 Exciting times ahead as MFNS Tech takes a leap, settling into its innovative abode at Northwestern University InQbation...

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EPA has approved OHM sponge under sorbent category

February 14, 2023 EPA has approved OHM sponge under sorbent category as per the requirements listed in the NCP (National Contingency...

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OHM media for cleaning FOG in wastewater at local food facility

February 5, 2023 MFNS is ready to tackle the challenge of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in wastewater with OHM media. A pilot test will be...

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MFNS Takes the Virtual Stage at the NSF 2022 Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantee's Conference with a Poster Presentation.

December 3, 2022 The MFNS team attended the 2022 NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantee’s Conference, where they were given the...

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A new formulation of OHM media for sequestering heavy metal developed

November 15, 2022 With the modulation in OHM coating, OHM media is now capable of sequestering heavy metals like Pb, Cd, Zn and Co from...

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OHM sponge selected by US Coast Guard for independent testing

November 4, 2022 The US Coast Guard has requested OHM sponge samples as part of their search for new and innovative Type I sorbents.

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MFNS Tech in the semi-finals of Chicago Innovation awards 2022

October 8, 2022 MFNS Tech has made the cut as one of the semi-finalists for the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards from a pool of 365...

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An OHM Sponge demo kit developed for outreach

September 12, 2022 MFNS takes a step forward in outreach efforts with the development of OHM sponge demo kits. These kits are designed to...

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OHM Sponge Certified Safe for Oil Spills in California Waters by CDFW

August 22, 2022 The OHM sponge has passed the stringent evaluation of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with flying colors....

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OHM sponge works on sheen too!

August 13, 2022 Sheen from oil is known to be almost impossible to remove from water by current methods. Recent trials showed that OHM...

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Vinayak Dravid: Teaching an "Old" Dog "New" Tricks | TED Talk

July 22, 2022 Can environmental remediation technology be effective, efficient, eco-friendly and yet ergonomic and economic? Professor...

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Microplastics in Lake Michigan | WBEZ Chicago

July 13, 2022 Billions of tons of plastic waste are piling up in landfills and waterways around the globe. Over time, this waste breaks...

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MFNS Tech participates in the 8-week I-Corps Virtual SBIR Beat-the-Odds Boot Camp

June 18, 2022 The NSF STTR's Beat-the-Odds Boot Camp was an entrepreneurial training experience that utilized the customer discovery...

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EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks

June 15, 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose...

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EPA warns toxic ‘forever chemicals’ more dangerous than once thought

June 15, 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency warned Wednesday that a group of human-made chemicals found in the drinking water,...