Our History
The founders of Elemental developed the breakthrough idea for our technology in the early 2000s.
Since then, they have performed extensive testing to develop an efficient and scalable process. Along the way our team has been working with top tier universities, subject matter experts, independent research institutes, and select companies to develop, refine, and operationalize the process. As the commissioning of the technology ramps toward commercial production, Elemental aims to continuously improve and refine the process to maximize the production and quality of its products.
Looking to the Future
Elemental continues to expand our production and development capabilities and spearhead fundamental and applied research. By advancing materials to drive applications development in the graphene space, we will sustainably innovate the next paradigm shift in multiple industries.
Mission
Commercialize innovative materials to enable their use in broad applications, helping to build a better world while advancing global sustainability through novel technology.
Vision
Elemental aspires to be a world-class producer and thought leader in advanced materials, trailblazer in the conversion of unrecyclable materials, and champion for long-term sustainability.
Values
Accountability: Uphold the highest standard of integrity and commitment to do what is right for our people, our customers, and the planet
Innovation: Deliver novel solutions to critical problems through continuous improvement and development
Partnership: Develop relationships founded on trust, respect, and integrity
Board of Directors
Ian Bishop
- More than 40 years of experience
- Avid entrepreneur and technology developer
- Experienced CFO
- Has negotiated commercial agreements and partnerships on a global scale
Ron Presswood
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
- Worked for NASA across multiple projects including space flight hardware
- Holds numerous patents including novel equipment for treating contaminated groundwater
Alan Boswell
- Former CEO of Southcross Holdings GP, LLC
- Served as a Managing Director at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. with a focus across the energy value chain
- Held investment banking roles at Citi
- Began career as an attorney at Vinson & Elkins
Jeremy Samuels
- Executive Director for family’s charitable foundation
- Former regional president and vice president of operations of Victory Packaging
- Active volunteer and former president, Evelyn Rubinstein Jewish Community Center
- Active board member on several community non profits
Tom Samuels
- Investment professional and entrepreneur
- Former Managing Partner of Palantir Capital Management
- Former Chief Investment Officer for regional RIA
- Member of the investment committee board for the Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Advisors
Dr. Rafaella Nascimento
President
C-Intelligence Tech LLC
Dr. Micah Green
Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Dr. James Meen
Center for Superconductivity
University of Houston
Dr. Krishnan Rajeshwar
The Electrochemical Society
University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Rabindra Bhattacharyya
Retired Director of R&D
ALCOA
Our Partners
We work with experts across the industry, including four tier one universities to develop, test and refine our process.