NaturalNano Inc, an innovative materials science company announced the election of Dr. Gary W. Beall to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Beall is an expert in the physical properties of nanoclays and their use in composites, making him an ideal fit for NaturalNano and their halloysite clay nanotube Pleximer products.
In the 1990s, he was a founder and Vice President of Nanocor Inc, one of the pioneers in the field of nanoclay composite materials. Dr. Beall is currently a Professor of Chemistry at Texas State University at San Marcos and Director of The Center for Nanophase Research, and is a highly valued nanotechnology consultant.
“Gary has expertise in every facet of the field of nanoclays, from mining and research to manufacturing and commercialization,” Cathy Fleischer, PhD, President and CTO of NaturalNano, stated.
“The breadth of his experience and its relevance to our Company is incredible. He will play a key advisory role in our technical and commercialization efforts."
Dr. Beall stated, “I believe there is a great market opportunity for proprietary adaptations of halloysite nanotubes in the nanocomposites industry, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. I am excited to be a part of the team leading the effort to secure a large part of those markets for this morphologically unique nanoclay material.”
Dr. Beall has more than 20 years experience in research, development, processing, and commercialization of products utilizing advanced nanomaterials.