What is ISM?
ISM is a research & development, equipment design and process consulting firm, specializing in high-power ultrasonic technology for liquid treatment. ISM offers bench and commercial-scale ultrasonic liquid processors, also called ultrasonic homogenizers, ultrasonic mixers, sonochemical reactors or ultrasonic wet milling systems, able to provide unprecedented processing rates and product quality. Application examples include the production of nanoemulsions, liposomes, nanocrystals and wax nanoparticles for cannabis, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, ink, paint, coating, wood treatment, nanocomposite, pesticide, and fuel industries. In addition, we are actively involved in plant oil extraction, liquid degassing, cell disruption, polymer and epoxy processing, and more.
Our Mission
An Active R&D Firm
- Manufacturing of uniform nanoemulsions to make cannabis extracts and other bioactives (kratom, kava, mushroom extracts, CoQ10, piperine, etc.) water-compatible for increased bioavailability and faster onset of action.
- Water extraction of oils and active pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients by controlled cell disruption (lysis).
- Investigating the effects of high-intensity ultrasound for degassing of liquids.
- ISM is actively engaged in the development of an ultrasound-assisted hybrid electrochemical process and equipment for the efficient production of green hydrogen fuel with simultaneous valorization of low-cost biomass and other materials. This technology is projected to provide the following advantages over traditional water electrolysis that is currently used for hydrogen production: 1). Lower energy consumption, 2). No co-production of oxygen, carbon dioxide or other gasses, and 3). Simultaneous electro-oxidation of low-cost biomass and other materials, such as kraft lignin and glycerol, into value-added products.