Stop Losing Months on Carbon Materials That Don’t Scale
You can get great initial performance from many carbons.
The hard part is finding one that still works after scale-up, durability testing, and real operating conditions — without blowing up cost.
Momentum Materials designs nanoporous and mesoporous carbon materials built for predictable performance, durability, and scale.
Materials Designed Around Your Application
Your performance depends on how mass, molecules, and charge move through your material.
If pore structure, surface accessibility, or stability are off, your system pays the price—through lower efficiency, faster degradation, or limited lifetime.
Whether you’re designing for fuel cells, batteries, electrolysis, adsorption, or other applications, your performance starts with structure, and lifetime depends on how that structure endures.
Advanced Carbon Materials
Mesoporous Carbon PowderÂ
Improve the uniformity of silicon nanoparticle dispersion and mitigate the swelling of Si during Li-ion battery cycling
Mesophase Pitch
Precursor material for the production of carbon fibers, carbon-carbon composites and other high-performance carbon materials
PEM Catalysts
Platinum Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Our superior Pt catalyst delivers optimal performance with NCP Supports
Iridium Catalyst for PEM Electrolyzers
Enhanced molecule transport for better battery performance
Advanced Carbon Materials Supplier in Calgary, AB
Momentum Materials is your dedicated partner in energy and materials, supplying high-performance advanced carbon materials to accelerate your research and development.
The Foundation for Your Innovation
At Momentum Materials, we understand that groundbreaking projects require superior components. That’s why we specialize in producing and supplying advanced carbon materials engineered for excellence. Whether you are developing fuel cells, batteries, or next-generation electrochemical processes, our products provide the reliable foundation you need to push the boundaries of performance.
Our commitment is to empower researchers and developers by providing materials that deliver consistent quality and exceptional performance, helping you achieve your goals faster and more efficiently.
Why Partner with Momentum Materials?
Unmatched Carbon Engineering
Our rigorous manufacturing processes ensure that every batch of advanced carbon material meets the highest standards of carbon nanostructure. This consistency is critical for achieving reliable and repeatable results in your experiments and applications, giving you confidence in your data.
Optimized for Performance
We supply a premier carbon-supported catalyst designed for maximum efficiency and lifetime. Our materials feature a high surface area and precisely controlled pore structures, providing an ideal catalyst support that enhances reactivity and stability, driving superior performance and enhanced durability in your catalytic systems.
Collaborative Expertise
How We Support Your Success
1. Consult with Our Team
2. Select Your Materials
3. Accelerate Your Development
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of carbon materials do you offer?
What is the price of NCP and MCP?
Pricing depends on purity requirements, whether high-temperature or post-treatment is needed, and the quantity and supply terms. We’ve published an article explaining what drives the cost of NCP and MCP 👉Mesoporous carbon cost explained. For small quantities, pricing is available in our sample shop. For larger volumes, contact us to discuss your required quantity and supply timeframe for more accurate pricing.
What is the difference between NCP and MCP?
They are produced from different carbon precursors. NCP is made from naphthalene-based mesophase pitch, while MCP is produced from lower-cost pitch materials. As a result, NCP is purer. By comparison, MCP contains sulfur (typically <0.1%) and trace-level magnetic impurities.
Can you provide custom material specifications?
What industries do you serve?
Do you ship outside of Calgary, AB?
Build Your Next Breakthrough with Us
Ready to enhance your product performance with superior carbon materials? Explore our product catalog or contact our team to find the perfect solution for your project.
Newsroom
What Drives the Price — and How to Choose the Right Material When selecting carbon supports for PEM fuel cells, engineers often encounter a wide spread in pricing among materials that are all labeled mesoporous carbon. For example, Ketjenblack, Toyo Tanso’s CNovel™, and Momentum Materials’ NCP Supports™ and MCP are...
Carbon is one of the most versatile elements on the Periodic Table. It can be as soft as the graphite in a pencil or as strong as the carbon fiber reinforcing an aircraft wing. What separates these materials isn’t just their chemical composition, but their internal architecture. Mesophase pitch plays...
When customers select mesoporous carbon materials from Momentum Materials, one of the key questions is which carbon architecture best suits their catalysts in fuel cell stacks. On datasheets, we provide many pore size options with varied surface areas, which can be overwhelming. This guide explains how to choose mesoporous carbon...
When carbon materials are selected for energy applications, the decision is often driven by initial performance metrics and upfront cost. For example, conventional carbon black has remained the industry default in PEM fuel cells for decades, even though newer carbon materials have demonstrated significantly improved performance and durability. These...
Carbon is one of the most versatile elements on Earth. It can be as soft as the graphite in a pencil or as hard as a diamond. In the world of advanced materials engineering, however, not all carbon is created equal. For high-performance applications—from aerospace components to thermal management systems—engineers...
As a precursor for high-performance carbon materials, mesophase pitch selection directly determines final material performance. Different products require mesophase pitch with different properties to match their processing routes and target parameters. Here, we do our best to explain what matters when selecting mesophase pitch for carbon fibers, carbon/carbon composites, carbon...
About Momentum Materials
Seated in Canada and at the forefront of material science innovation for nearly two decades, Momentum Materials™ creates cutting-edge carbon materials that drive advancements in clean energy.Â
We serve manufacturers and R&D organizations worldwide, providing a range of options in advanced carbon materials and catalysts for innovation and superior performance, plus raw materials for novel carbon synthesis. Momentum Materials also provides reliable technical services for new material development and testing.Â
Our technology was developed at the University of Calgary starting in 2009 and was spun out of the university in 2018. Whether in scientific research, or industry, we are committed to providing high-quality material solutions.Â
At Momentum Materials, we are committed to leveraging advanced material science to deliver impactful climate solutions. Our goal is to help make the world a better place through material innovation. Together, we can catalyze a sustainable energy future.
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