MATERIALS MODIFICATIONS INC

Fairfax, VA · Materials · Private

Solvent extraction system using functionalized ionic liquids to recover lithium from oil and gas produced water

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · matmod.com

Sector: Materials
Headquarters: Fairfax, VA
Total capital: $30.3M

Federal grants: $4.1M; 10 awards · 2015–2024; Rank in peer group#7 of 108
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $26.2M; 57 awards · Defense, NASA; Rank in Materials#25 of 1258
Granted patents: None on recordNo USPTO grants. Applications publish after 18 months.

Capital timeline

Latest events

Mar 2026Federal contractDefense · Serdp WP26-0772 - Natural Deep Eutectic-hydrogels For Cleaning Military Parts$280K
Apr 2025Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase III - Flame Retardant Polyamide Fibers For Space Crew Clothing$375K
Aug 2024Federal contractNASA · FY24 SBIR Phase I-ceramic Composite Nanofiber Aerogel Insulation For Eva Suits$156K
Aug 2024Federal grantNASA · Phase I · FY24 SBIR Phase I-ceramic Composite Nanofiber Aerogel Insulation For Eva Suits$156K
Apr 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase I · SBIR Ph I-proposal C233-004-0106$197K
Apr 2024Federal contractDefense · SBIR Ph I-proposal C233-004-0106$197K
Sep 2023Federal contractDefense · Serdp WP21-3539 (follow-on To WP18-1630) Fluorine-free Ionic Liquids For Aqueous Film Forming Foam$577K

Show 60 earlier federal awards

Sep 2023Federal contractDefense · WP23-3926 "pfas-free Formulations For Fuel Fire-fighting In Extreme Temperature Applications"$259K
Feb 2023Federal contractDefense · Materials Modification Inc WP22-7521$1.5M
Sep 2022Federal contractDefense · WP22-3436 FY22 Materials Modifications$276K
Aug 2022Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Superrepellent powder coating of dry storage canisters for spent nuclear fuel- Topic 40 b$1.1M
Jun 2022Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Critical Minerals And Materials Recovery From Oil And Gas Produced Water Topic 8a$200K
May 2022Federal grantNASA · Phase II · Flame Retardant Polyamide Fibers for Space Crew Clothing$800K
May 2022Federal contractNASA · EO14042 Phase II Flame Retardant Polyamide Fibers For Space Crew Clothing.$1.2M
Jun 2021Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Superrepellent powder coating of dry storage canisters for spent nuclear fuel-Topic 40b$200K
May 2021Federal contractNASA · Flame Retardant Polyamide Fibers For Space Crew Clothing$125K
Dec 2020Federal contractDefense · WP20-1533 FY20 Serdp Funds, New Start, M$200K
Nov 2020Federal contractDefense · New Start WP20-1535 FY20 Serdp Funds.$200K
Jul 2020Federal contractDefense · WP20-1540 Labor Funds For Mat Mod$200K
Jun 2020Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Thermal energy storage based on phase change inorganic salt hydrogel composites$198K
Jul 2019Federal contractNASA · Multipurpose Waste Disposal Bags For Heat Melt Compactor Application$113K
Jul 2019Federal contractDefense · Serdp Project WP18-1630$199K
Sep 2018Federal contractDefense · IGF::OT::IGF--WP18-1638 Fluorine-free Aqueous Film Forming Foams Based On Functionalized Siloxanes$200K
Jul 2018Federal contractNASA · Human Habitation Of Space Hinges On The Creation Of A Safe And Healthy Environment To Support Life. Water, Along With Oxygen And Food, Is A Critical Life Sustaining Factor. Shipping Of Water From Earth For Extended Space Missions Is Impossible Because Of The Unwieldy Nature Of Transport, Both In Terms Of Costs And Logistics Involved. Thus Recycling And Reclamation Is The Only Way To Ensure That Every Drop Of Water Counts. Mmi Will Develop A Photocatalytic Capillary Membrane Distillation System F$125K
Apr 2017Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Nasa's Crewed Spacecraft Utilize Storage Containers For Food Water, Supplies, Trash And Treated Wastes. The Trash Bags Occupy Considerable Vehicle Storage And Handling Is A Challenge To Crewmembers. In Order To Reduce Volume Of The Trash, Microbial Growth Control And Water Recovery From Trash, NASA Has Developed A Heat Melt Compactor (hmc) Device. In The Phase I Project, A Multipurpose Trash Bag That Is Compatible With Hmc Was Demonstrated. The Trash Bag Allowed For The Recovery Of$750K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Hierarchically Nanostructured Surfaces via Laser Etching$105K
Jul 2016Federal contractDefense · IGF::OT::IGF!8503383060!SBIR$105K
Jun 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Trash Bags From The International Space Station (iss) Are Currently Stored On-board Until They Are Returned To Earth For Disposal. Alternate Methods Are Seriously Being Considered For Long Duration Missions Such As Travel To Moon And Mars. NASA Exploration Life Support System Is Currently Developing An Heat Melt Compactor (hmc) For Waste Management For Long Duration Missions. Using Hmc, Trash Can Be Compacted Into Disks Instead Of Allowing The Trash-filled Containers To Occupy Val$125K
Jun 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Current Aircraft Utilize Electro-thermal/mechanical Protection Systems To Actively Remove Ice From Vital Aircraft Surfaces. These Systems Have High Power Requirements And Only Protect Certain Areas Of The Aircraft; Thus Such Technology Is Not Considered For Next Generation Vehicles As It Will Greatly Diminish The Allocation Of Power For Other Vital Components. The Accumulation Of Ice On An Aircraft (airframe Or Engine Components) Results In A Drastic Decrease Of Performance (decre$125K
Jun 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf NASA Energy Storage Requirements For Extended Human And Robotic Missions To Space Require Energy Generating Systems With High Specific Energy, High Volumetric Efficiency, Greater Reliability, Reduced Parasitic Impedance, And Low Cost/ease Of Manufacture. Current Lithium Ion Batteries Cannot Meet The Energy Requirements Of These Missions. Lithium-air Batteries, Where Lithium Directly Reacts With Air Can Potentially Have Specific Energy In The Range Of In The Order 5.2 - 103 Wh Kg&#$125K
Mar 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase II Army 14.1, Topic: A14-048, Proposal: A2-5993$1M
Jun 2015Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Resin Infusion Fabrication of nanostructured PMC$125K
Jun 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Polymer Reinforced Composite Parts Required For Heavy Lift Launch Vehicles Are Currently Fabricated By Hand Lay-up Or Automated Tape Lay-up Followed By Curing Using Heat, Pressure, Vacuum And Inert Atmosphere. Composite Structures For Future Applications Are Expected To Be Larger Than 9 Meters In Diameter And Greater Than 10 Meters In Length. Such Large Composite Structures Cannot Be Fabricated By Regular Autoclaving Processes Because Of Limitations Of The Size Of Autoclaves And Hig$130K
Apr 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Multifunctional Textile Coating of Military Fabrics$1M
Sep 2014Federal contractDefense · Multifunctional Chemical/biological Warfare Agent Repellant Coating For Military Textiles Igf::ot::igf$2.9M
Sep 2014Federal contractDefense · Army SBIR Phase I Proposal A141-048-0915$150K
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Nasa's Crewed Spacecrafts Require Routine Cleaning Of Particulate, Moisture, Organic, And Salt Contaminants On The Crew Cabin Surfaces And Fabrics. Self-cleaning Surfaces Will Help In Reducing The Crew's Effort In Cleaning The Cabin And Reduce The Amount Of Wipes Used For Cleaning. It Will Also Be Beneficial If The Surfaces Can Be Made Antimicrobial To Reduce The Health Risks Of The Crew Members. Surface Treatments Also Should Be Durable For 3 To 5 Years Long Missions. In The Propos$125K
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf NASA Uses Detectors For A Broad Range Of Wavelengths From Uv To Gamma For Applications In Astrophysics, Earth Science, Heliophysics, And Planetary Science. Mg-doped Zno Exhibits Room Temperature, Sub-nanosecond Luminescence Making It Promising For Use As A Scintillator For Uv Detectors. The Realization Of The Potential Of Mg-doped Zno As A Scintillator Is Currently Hampered By The Relatively Poor Light Yield And A Unavailability Of Large Single Crystals With Suitable Scintillation C$125K
Jun 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase I Topic AF131-192, Easy Detection, Repair And Removal Of Corrosion From Aluminum Alloy Substrates$150K
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · Multifunctional Textile Coating Of Military Fabrics$150K
Feb 2013Federal contractDefense · U433A00- SBIR Phase I To Materials Modifications Inc. For Research Efforts In Polymeric Biocomposite For Revegetation Of Soil.$100K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Novel Thin Film Ice-phobic Coating Aerial Systems, Phase II SBIR$1.0M
Feb 2012Federal contractNASA · Lightweight, Steady And Stiff Mirrors Are Necessary To Decrease Cost Of Telescopes Such As Ixo And Genx Used In Special NASA Missions. Low-density Materials Are Ideal For Use As Mirrors In Such Applications. Beryllium Has Been Traditionally Considered Ideal For Lightweight Mirrors Requiring High Rigidity. The Toxicity Of Beryllium Poses A Major Problem. Polished Silicon Carbide (sic), Prepared By Chemical Vapor Deposition (cvd), Is The Current Material Of Choice For Fabrication Of Mirrors In Lig$125K
Feb 2012Federal contractNASA · Fused Deposition Modeling (fdm) Is An Additive Manufacturing Technology That Allows Fabrication Of Complex Three-dimensional Geometries Layer-by-layer. The Goal Of The Present Proposal Is To Extend Fdm Technology To Create New Polymer Matrix Composites (pmcs) Comprising Of Polymers And Inorganic Matrices. Innovative Design Coupled With Novel Pmcs Can Be Used For Cryogenic And High Temperature Applications. An Integrated And Automated Process Based On The Fdm Technology Would Facile Large-scale M$125K
Jan 2012Federal contractDefense · Ph I SBIR Proposal: A112-091-0901 Novel Protective Coatings For Ammonium Dinitramide$100K
Oct 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Final Report And Project Summary For SBIR Novel Thin Film Ice-phobic Coatings For Aerial Systems.$150K
Jul 2011Federal contractDefense · This Award Is To For The Development Of The Lighter Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (e-sapi) For The Protection Armor$853K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · Lightweight Ceramic Armor Follow-on Contract.$2.2M
Mar 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II$824K
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites Are Particularly Attractive In Aviation And Aerospace Applications Because Of Their Exceptional Strength And Stiffness-to-density Ratios And Superior Physical Properties. A Vast Range Of Composites Have Been Fabricated With Reinforcements Such As Glass, Ceramic Particulates And Fibers, And More Recently Carbon Nanotubes. Carbon Nanotubes Present Considerable Improvement In Properties Of The Composite But Suffer From Problems Of Galvanic Corrosion At The Int$100K
Jan 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Proposal N103-220-0674$80K
Oct 2010Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$100K
Oct 2010Federal contractDefense · Base Requirement For SBIR Phase I Topic Number N102-149 Entitled "reactive Material Based Projectiles."$150K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · Performance Of Work In Accordance With$762K
Jul 2010Federal contractNASA · Components Of Lunar Habitat And Crew Modules In The Lunar Vehicle Are Constantly Exposed To Hazardous Space Conditions, Such As Ionizing Radiation, Electromagnetic Interference, Orbital Debris, And Solar Flares. The Safe Functioning Of Crew And Instruments And Survivability Require Effective Radiation Protection. There Is Also The Desire To Reduce The Weight Of Parts In Space Missions. In Phase I, Materials Modification Inc. Developed A Series Of Novel Multifunctional Composites Using A Propriet$600K
Jan 2010Federal contractNASA · When Solar Energy Is Used In Aerospace Applications, The Necessary Shadowed Parts Of The Spatial Orbit Require Energy Storage For The Craft/equipment To Continue In Operation. Batteries Are Used For The Purpose Currently, But With Increasing Power Requirements, More Efficient Charge Storage Devices Have To Be Developed. Energy Storage Technologies Are Expected To Have Improved Energy Density, Speed, Efficiency, Or Wide-temperature Operation (-125OC To Over 450OC) With A High Cycling Stability. S$100K
Nov 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Contract$70K
Jul 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Contract$100K
Jun 2009Federal contractDefense · Darpa SBIR Phase I$100K
Jan 2009Federal contractNASA · Multifunctional B/c Fiber Composites For Radiation Shielding Radiation Shielding Is An Enabling Technology Required For Extended Manned Missions To The Moon, Mars And The Planets Beyond. Multifunctional Structural Must Protect Crew In A Spacecraft, Crew Exploration Vehicle, Landers, Rover, Or Habitat From Galactic Cosmic Rays (gcr), Solar Energy Particles (sep) And Micrometeroid Impact And At The Same Time Keep Both The Weight Of The Structure And The Cost Of Fabricating The Structure To A Min$100K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · Basic Contract$100K
Mar 2008Federal contractDefense · Phase II$750K
Feb 2008Federal contractNASA · Quantum Dot Based Photovoltaics$100K
Feb 2008Federal contractNASA · Novel Biodegradable Food Packaging Material$100K
Sep 2007Federal contractDefense · Acrn Aa$1.4M
Sep 2007Federal contractDefense · Hemostat For Treatment-- Baa$3.6M
May 2006Federal contractDefense · 200608!600642!9700!HQ0006!MISSILE Defense Agency !HQ000606C7320 !a!n! !n! ! !20060501!20080501!167433531!167433531!167433531!N!MATERIALS Modification Inc !2721 Merrilee Dr Ste D !fairfax !VA!22031!26496!600!51!FAIRFAX !fairfax (city) !virginia !+000000350000!N!N!000000350000!AC21!RDTE/MISSILE And Space Systems-basic Research !A2 !missile And Space Systems !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$350K

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Federal grants#7 · top 6%

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24 Apr 2026Eliminating Regulations Establishing Fellowships in Laboratory Standardization and Testing for Foreign CitizensNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation FirearmsNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation ProgramNational Institute of Standards and Technology

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