NEXTECH MATERIALS, LTD.

Lewis Center, OH · Founded 1994 · Energy · Private

Reversible solid oxide cell (RSOC) systems for hydrogen production and energy storage

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · nexceris.com

Sector: Energy
Headquarters: Lewis Center, OH
Founded: 1994
Total capital: $31.4M

Federal grants: $9.4M; 18 awards · 2008–2022; Rank in peer group#6 of 39
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $21.9M; 45 awards · Energy, Defense, NASA; Rank in Energy#14 of 998
Granted patents: 3; 18 pending · first 2016; Rank in peer group#10 of 39

Capital timeline

Latest events

Sep 2024Federal contractDefense · Hermes SBIR Phase III - Nexceris, Llc$560K
Apr 2022Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Low-Cost Metal-Supported Metal Halide Energy Storage Technology$1.1M
Feb 2022Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Reversible Solid Oxide System Design with Integrated Fossil Assets$207K
Jun 2021Federal contractDefense · Small Business Innovative Research, Phase II Contract With A 24 Months Pop.$1.1M
May 2021Federal contractNASA · Robust And Reversible Metal Supported Solid Oxide Cells For Lunar And Martian Applications$125K
Feb 2021Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Low-Cost Metal-Supported Metal Halide Energy Storage Technology$207K
Nov 2020Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Lightweight Man-Portable SOFC Power System$589K

Show 55 earlier federal awards

Jun 2020Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Three-Dimensional Fabrication of Metal-Supported SOFC Cells$250K
May 2020Federal contractEnergy · Washcoating Of 3 Mm Dia. Alumina Beads With Pyrochlore Catalyst$19K
Jan 2020Federal contractDefense · Other Function.$168K
Aug 2019Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Compact, Lightweight, Power-Dense, Integrated Fuel Cell System$750K
Jul 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Innovative Catalyst Design for Direct Hydrogenation of CO2 to Methanol$207K
May 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Superior Catalysts for Steam Methane Reforming to Syngas$1M
Apr 2019Federal contractNASA · Probostat Accessories: Electrode Leads, Various High Temperature Ceramic Sample Holders$12K
Dec 2018Federal contractEnergy · Ceramic Test Coupons$25K
May 2018Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Research And Development$225K
Sep 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf RIF-2016-000630$2.8M
Jul 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Conversion of Biogas to Liquid Fuels on Superior Catalysts$1M
Feb 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · "Low Temperature Sintering of Ceria Barrier Layers for SOFCs"$155K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Next-Generation All-Electric Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)$750K
Sep 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Sofc Based Apu For Unmanned Aerial Systems$850K
Aug 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Lightweight Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System$80K
Jul 2016Federal contractNASA · Glass-ceramic Powder Developed For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell High Temp Seals$1K
Jun 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · H2 Production from Still Gases on Structured Catalysts for Refineries$150K
Jun 2016Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Conversion of Biogas to Liquid Fuels on Superior Catalysts$150K
Jun 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf NASA Has A Defined Need For Energy Dense And Highly Efficient Energy Storage And Power Delivery Systems For Future Space Missions. Compared To Other Fuel Cell Technologies, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (sofc) Based Systems Are Better Suited To Meeting Nasa's Efficiency Targets While Operating Directly On Methane And Oxygen Reactants. Sofc Power Systems For Lunar Landers And Other Exploration Vehicles Are An Ideal Application For This Technology, As Well As For Power Generation On The Moon$125K
Dec 2015Federal contractDefense · Lithium Ion Battery Test$10K
Aug 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Spfc Based Apu For Unmanned Aerial Systems$150K
Aug 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase II · High Power Density SOFC Stack$1.5M
May 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf NASA Has A Defined Need For Energy Dense And Highly Efficient Energy Storage And Power Delivery Systems For Future Space Missions. Compared To Other Fuel Cell Technologies, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (sofc) Based Systems Are Better Suited To Meeting Nasa's Efficiency Targets While Operating Directly On Methane And Oxygen Reactants. Sofc Power Systems For Lunar Landers And Other Exploration Vehicles Are An Ideal Application For This Technology, As Well As For Power Generation On The Moon $755K
Feb 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Superior Catalysts for Steam Methane Reforming to Syngas$150K
Dec 2014Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Compact and/or MEMS-based gas-sampling sensors for analysis of battery offgassing$760K
Dec 2014Federal contractDefense · Base Igf::ot::igf$1M
Jul 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Award Of SBIR Phase II Contractual Action$2.8M
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · "igf::ot::igf" NASA Has A Defined Need For Energy Dense And Highly Efficient Energy Storage And Power Delivery Systems For Future Space Missions. Compared To Other Fuel Cell Technologies, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (sofc) Based Systems Are Better Suited To Meeting Nasa's Efficiency Targets While Operating Directly On Methane And Oxygen Reactants. Sofc Power Systems For Lunar Landers And Other Exploration Vehicles Are An Ideal Application For This Technology, As Well As For Power Generation On The Moo$125K
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Control Software$6K
Feb 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Ultra-high Power Density Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack For High Efficiency Propulsion And Power Systems$150K
Jul 2013Federal contractEnergy · Cell.$11K
May 2013Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · Igf::ot::igf Other Functions 2013 SBIR Phase I Nextech Materials, Ltd$80K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Award Of SBIR Phase I Contract$150K
May 2012Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$3M
Jul 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$750K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Contract Award Rdrl-db$730K
Sep 2010Federal contractEnergy · TAS::89 0213::TAS Catalyst Packaging Services For Netl's Catalyst Materials.$70K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · Ceria Stabilized Zirconia Submicron Powder$7K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · Status Report$80K
Jun 2010Federal contractEnergy · TAS::89 0213::TAS Service For Catalyst Preparation And Characterization.$49K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · R&d Topic N101-033$80K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase 1, Topic # A09-043$120K
Jul 2009Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$178K
May 2009Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
Jan 2009Federal contractEnergy · Sps--oxygen Conductivity Measurements And Repairs$15K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$781K
Sep 2008Federal grantAgriculture · SBIR Phase II: "bio-ethanol Fueled Sofc System"$350K
Jul 2008Federal contractEnergy · Sps--purchase Of Type 1 And 2 Supported Cell$13K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$500K
Nov 2007Federal contractDefense · Propulsion$1.7M
Sep 2007Federal contractEnergy · Delivery Of Foam-formed Catalysts Based On Materials Utilized/developed By Netl For Hydrocarbon Reforming$30K
Jul 2007Federal contractNASA · Custom Strain Beam$3K
Jan 2006Federal contractNASA · 4200143061 Ceramic Oxygen Generator For Carbon Dioxide Electrolysis Systems$70K
Sep 2005Federal contractDefense · 200511!002997!5700!FA8650!DET 1 Afrl/pk !FA865005C2630 !a!n! !y! ! !20050913!20080109!927606251!927606251!927606251!N!NEXTECH Materials Ltd !404 Enterprise Dr !lewis Center !OH!43035!42952!041!39!LEWIS Center !delaware !ohio !+000000375000!N!N!000000750000!AC16!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-MANAGEMENT Support !A1C!OTHER Aircraft Equipment !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202$1M
Jun 2000Federal contractEnergy$1.4M

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Standing among 39 peers

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Energy · Device

Federal grants#6 · top 15%
Granted patents#10 · top 26%
Linked publications#7 · top 18%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 3 granted of 21

May 28, 2019GrantedHydrogen-Selective Porous CompositeUSPTOUS 10,302,611
Jun 6, 2017GrantedHigh Performance Multilayer Electrodes For Use In Reducing GasesUSPTOUS 9,673,469
Apr 5, 2016GrantedAmperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems And Detection MethodsUSPTOUS 9,304,102

Show all 21 patent records

Hydrogen-Selective Porous CompositeMay 28, 2019 · US 10,302,611Granted
High Performance Multilayer Electrodes For Use In Reducing GasesJun 6, 2017 · US 9,673,469Granted
Amperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems And Detection MethodsApr 5, 2016 · US 9,304,102Granted
Amperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems And Detection MethodsApplication PCTUS2013030048Pending
Sintering Aids For Lanthanide CeramicsApplication PCTUS2012026334Pending
Current Collectors For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell StacksApplication PCTUS2009067203Pending
Amperometric Electrochemical Cells And SensorsApplication PCTUS2009035494Pending
High Performance Multilayer Electrodes For Use In Oxygen-containing GasesApplication PCTUS2008085906Pending
High Performance Multilayer Electrodes For Use In Reducing GasesApplication PCTUS2008085894Pending
Hydrogen Sensitive Composite Material, Hydrogen Gas Sensor, Andsensor For Detecting Hydrogen And Other Gases With Improved Baseline ResistanceApplication PCTUS2007021928Pending
Ceramic H2S SensorApplication PCTUS2006047375Pending
Ceramic Membranes With Integral Seals And Support, And Electrochemical Cells And Electrochemical Cell Stacks Including The SameApplication PCTUS2006034643Pending
Improved Supported Ceramic Membranes And Electromechemical Cells And Cell Stacks Including The SameApplication PCTUS2006021010Pending
Self-supporting Ceramic Membranes And Electrochemical Cells And Cell Stack Including The SameApplication PCTUS2006013086Pending
Ceramic Laminate StructuresApplication PCTUS2005038896Pending
Perovskite Electrodes And Method Of Making The SameApplication PCTUS2004012509Pending
Ceramic Electrolyte Coating MethodsApplication PCTUS2002020831Pending
Amperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems And Detection MethodsApplication 62309948Pending
Nano-composite Electrodes And Method Of Making The SameApplication PCTUS2002020467Pending
Amperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems And Detection MethodsApplication PCTUS2015050063Pending
Amperometric Electrochemical Sensors, Sensor Systems and Detection MethodsApplication 62049977Pending

Recent research by its founders

Amperometric electrochemical sensors, sensor systems and detection methods20230 cites
Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Model Development for Electric Aviation202236 cites
Performance of stainless steel interconnects with (Mn,Co)3O4-Based coating for solid oxide electrolysis202230 cites

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Regulatory activity · Energy

Sector-level, not company-level

09 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Redesignation and Maintenance Plan for the Partial St. Clair 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) NAAQS Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
02 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Delaware; 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Limited Maintenance Plan for the Philadelphia Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
02 Jul 2026Air Plan Approval; Oklahoma; Updates to the State Implementation Plan for New Source Review Permitting and General SIP ProvisionsEnvironmental Protection Agency
01 Jul 2026List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc., MAGNASTOR® Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and Revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 16Nuclear Regulatory Commission
30 Jun 2026Epyrifenacil; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency
30 Jun 2026Fluoxapiprolin; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency

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Sources

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Data freshness

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