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Adoxima: Pioneering Sustainable Nano-Materials for a Cleaner Energy Future
Adoxima is an Australian advanced materials startup transforming the production of high-performance oxides through its proprietary Disordered Nano Cluster (DNC) technology. The company is on a mission to accelerate the shift to cleaner energy systems by delivering sustainable, high-purity alumina and boehmite with minimal environmental impact.
Adoxima was founded in 2021 by Inventor and Lead Scientist Dr. Vyom Parashar, who uses his 15 plus years of experience in product and process development across institutions such as Nanotheranostics Inc. (New York), the University of Nebraska, Michigan Tech, and the University of Johannesburg.
The company’s breakthrough DNC process eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, significantly reduces waste, and enables rapid, low-energy manufacturing. This offers a cost-effective, scalable solution that meets the growing global demand for next-generation materials in energy storage, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.
Founding Vision and DNC Technology
Revolutionizing Oxide Material Manufacturing
Adoxima was established to overcome the major challenges of traditional oxide material production, which is impacted by high costs, the use of toxic solvents such as hydrochloric acid, and slow, energy-intensive manufacturing cycles. These traditional methods increase expenses and result in significant environmental damage due to chemical waste.
DNC Technology: A Leap in Material Innovation
The company’s breakthrough came with its DNC technology, which eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and reduces production times to just three days. This innovative process produces ultra-fine alumina and boehmite particles approximately 2 nanometres in diameter and 200 nanometres in length, which makes them significantly smaller than the industry standard particles. This remarkable reduction in particle size results in superior material quality and performance. The DNC technology also generates zero toxic waste and produces pure green hydrogen as a by-product, contributing to cleaner energy solutions.
Scaling Operations and Global Expansion
Following successful lab-scale development, Adoxima has reached a major milestone in May 2025 by launching scale-up pilot operations at a new facility in Nottinghill, Victoria (Australia), focused on producing their advanced boehmite. This move marks the company’s transition from experimental production to commercial validation
The advanced properties of Adoxima’s materials have been rigorously tested by the Indian Institute of Technology and the University of Queensland, which confirmed exceptional particle size control and enhanced surface-to-volume ratios.
Adoxima has also secured commercial interest, particularly with a US-based lithium battery manufacturer looking to improve battery efficiency and longevity. Side projects have also demonstrated promising results, such as a glass fibre coating that boosts heat resistance by 3-4x without compromising flexibility.
Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
Adoxima’s process meets strict environmental regulations without compromising on quality or cost. By eliminating hydrochloric acid, alcohols, and other toxic chemicals, their zero-waste chemistry produces recyclable by-products, which sets a new standard for eco-friendly manufacturing.
The company’s inclusion in the Supercharge Australia Incubator highlights its role as an emerging leader in clean energy innovation. Drawing on Director of Operations Kristoffer Collopy’s background with The Ethical Kollektiv, Adoxima embraces a net-positive ethos that supports digital transformation and sustainable growth across industries.
Culture and Values
Sustainability & Innovation
At Adoxima, sustainability and innovation are at the core of the company’s mission, inspiring every team member to contribute toward a cleaner energy future. Well-being is also a top priority, with proactive burnout prevention measures, flexible holiday policies, and mental health support programmes in development as the company plans its next growth phase.
Continuous Learning
The company also plans to invest in continuous learning by offering regular training and development opportunities, helping the team grow together and stay ahead in the competitive advanced materials sector.
We feel it's very important within the material science space to create a freedom to fail where people can feel comfortable to give it a go. That comes with trust and flexibility in startups within material science or any other sector, as growth comes from failure. You need to hit roadblocks then find a solution, and that's only possible if people have been given the freedom to take a risk.
Future Outlook
Adoxima’s pipeline includes ten products, with four ready for lab-scale synthesis, four prepared for pilot manufacturing, and two currently in pilot production.
The global alumina market is projected to grow from $80 billion in 2025 to $106 billion by 2032, but there are growing concerns around supply chain resilience and environmental impact. Adoxima’s sustainable and scalable process has therefore arrived at a key time for the industry.
Looking ahead, Adoxima plans to build a commercial-scale facility in Victoria or New South Wales within the next six to seven months, aiming to grow its team to around 25 employees. This expansion will help scale production and meet supply agreements as Adoxima continues its upward trajectory to becoming a leader in advanced materials.
Podcast
Start Up Successes and Building a Business Culture for Today's World
For more insights into Adoxima’s journey and the challenges and triumphs of scaling a startup, listen to Kristoffer Collopy’s episode on Conversations with CSG.