About
Indigo Chemical was founded in 2025 with the mission to make fullerenes and other high-value nanomaterials more affordable and accessible for use in advanced research and technology. Named after the deep indigo hue of C60 solutions, the company is driven by a belief that innovation in materials science shouldn’t be limited by high costs or scarce supply.
The company’s origin traces back to a series of hands-on experiments during my undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology at Wayne State University. I became captivated by the structure and potential of fullerenes, but also frustrated by the barriers to accessing them—particularly the cost and complexity of synthesis. What started as a DIY attempt to build a fullerene generator in my college apartment eventually evolved into a multi-year effort to develop more efficient, automated production methods.
Today, Indigo Chemical leverages custom-designed systems and robotic automation to produce fullerenes at a fraction of traditional costs. Our goal is to empower researchers, startups, and institutions with the materials they need to push boundaries in energy, medicine, and materials science.
Lowering Costs, Elevating Possibilities
Company Landmark Timeline
2019 – Initial Discovery
The founder develops a fascination with nanomaterials—particularly fullerenes—sparking the beginning of self-guided research and experimentation.
Mid-2019 – First Prototype (AADSv1)
The first fullerene generator prototype is built. A critical failure highlights key limitations in early design, prompting a more focused engineering effort.
Early 2020 – Iterative Design Begins
A second prototype is developed with a reimagined system architecture, resulting in partial success and valuable technical insights.
2023–2024 – Final Prototype & Academic Completion
The final AADS platform is completed and readied for fabrication. During this period, the founder graduates with an Honors B.S. in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology, ranking first in their program.
2022 – Experimental Variants & Efficiency Gains
Multiple design variants are explored to evaluate new approaches for improving production efficiency and scalability.
Late 2020–2021 – CAD & Fabrication Integration
Computer-aided design and custom fabrication techniques are introduced, significantly improving system reliability, process control, and thermal management.
2024 – Refinement & Optimization
Purification techniques are refined, and the AADS platform is optimized for automated, high-yield performance.
2025 – Indigo Chemical is Founded