NanoTech Materials Inc. has been named to TIME’s prestigious list of the Best Inventions of 2024 for its Insulative Ceramic Particle™ (ICP) technology.

Listed in the manufacturing and materials category, this innovative material, integrated into NanoTech’s portfolio of thermal coatings including, Cool Roof Coat, Insulative Coat, and Wildfire Shield, addresses two of today’s most pressing challenges—energy efficiency and fire resistance—providing transformative solutions for commercial and critical infrastructure.

“Being named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 is a tremendous honor and further acknowledges NanoTech’s critical role in adaptive materials to meet the demands of a warming planet and heightened wildfire risks,” said Mike Francis, CEO and co-founder of NanoTech Materials. “Our patented Insulative Ceramic Particle technology was developed to tackle critical gaps in energy use and climate impact by addressing needs from commercial facilities to vulnerable communities in wildfire zones.”

NanoTech’s ICP technology, at the core of Cool Roof Coat, minimizes heat transfer to dramatically lower indoor temperatures, reduce HVAC demands, and achieve energy savings of up to 50% compared to traditional roofing materials. The coating reflects sunlight and increases heat resistance, significantly dropping internal building temperature and reducing scope 2 CO2 emissions associated with the HVAC.

Additionally, NanoTech’s Wildfire Shield, fortified with ICP, protects open-air infrastructure with a fire resistance threshold of up to 1,800°C. Unlike standard fire-resistant materials, it produces no smoke or volatile organic compounds, enhancing safety and protecting critical infrastructure from catastrophic fire damage.