U.S. Innovation Fortifies Critical Infrastructure with Next-Gen Capacitor Tech

VALLEY VIEW, OH – November 12, 2025

In a significant stride towards bolstering American technological independence and national security, Peak Nano, a leader in polymer nanoscale metamaterials, has unveiled two new U.S. patents for advanced capacitor films. This announcement, coupled with the establishment of a domestic manufacturing facility, signals a pivotal moment for critical infrastructure, promising to reshape how the nation powers everything from its electric grid to advanced defense systems and the nascent field of fusion energy.

Beyond the Horizon: Securing America's Power Future

For years, the reliance on foreign supply chains for essential components has been a growing concern, particularly in high-stakes sectors. Capacitor films, though seemingly niche, are foundational to modern electronics and power systems. They are crucial for energy storage, power conversion, and voltage stabilization across a myriad of applications, from consumer gadgets to industrial machinery and military hardware. Peak Nano's latest innovations directly address this vulnerability, aiming to establish a secure, U.S.-based supply for materials previously sourced almost exclusively overseas.

The global capacitor films market, valued at over $3 billion and projected to grow significantly, underscores the strategic importance of this sector. With Asia-Pacific currently dominating production, Peak Nano's move to establish the first domestic facility for polymer capacitor film production in Ohio represents more than just a business expansion; it's a strategic reorientation. This plant will not only produce their patented Nanoplex™ films but also biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, a critical material whose specialized, capacitor-grade variants have largely been foreign-sourced. This initiative is a tangible step towards reshoring manufacturing and mitigating geopolitical risks inherent in complex global supply chains.

The Nanoscale Revolution: Engineering Unprecedented Performance

The core of Peak Nano's announcement lies in two distinct, patented technologies: the High Dielectric Constant (HDC) film (U.S. Patent #US12427754B2) and the Low Dissipation Factor (LDF) film (U.S. Patent #US12119180B2). These aren't incremental improvements; they represent a generational leap in material science, engineered at the nanoscale to overcome the limitations of legacy materials.

The HDC film features a precision nanolayer architecture that allows for surface modifications optimized for metallization and tighter winding in capacitors. The result is a capacitor bank up to two times smaller, boasting four times higher energy density and greater stability than current state-of-the-art BOPP. This miniaturization and enhanced performance translate directly into reduced cost and system complexity for engineers designing power systems. Imagine electric vehicles with lighter, more efficient power electronics or data centers requiring less physical space for their energy storage units.

Complementing this is the LDF film, an ultra-low-loss, high-temperature capacitor film. Its 50% lower dissipation factor compared to traditional BOPP film significantly minimizes self-heating and thermal stress, extending capacitor lifecycles by up to five times. Crucially, LDF maintains full energy capacity up to an impressive 135°C, far exceeding the 85°C limit of industry-standard BOPP. This attribute is game-changing for power-intensive environments, reducing the need for elaborate cooling infrastructure and capacitor redundancy, thereby enhancing reliability and operational longevity.

As Dr. Michael Ponting, Chief Science Officer at Peak Nano, emphasized,