Contract Research
Bringing Your Vision to Life, One Study at a Time.
Pilon specialize in contract research, Pilot plant, Reactor systems, Skid mounted systems services that support every stage of the R&D lifecycle, helping our clients move seamlessly from concept to commercialization.
Let’s Integrate your technological innovations. We understand our client requirement of 100% research-oriented and staying ahead in today’s rapidly evolving economic and geopolitical landscape is not just an advantage, but a necessity. The development and implementation of new technologies and innovative solutions are crucial Technological innovations play a crucial role in advancing sustainable development by providing solutions to environmental challenges
Advantages
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for capital expenditure on infrastructure and personnel.
Speed to Market: Speeds up development cycles by specialized expertise.
Risk Mitigation: Provides real-world data before full-scale investment.
Access to Advanced Technology: Clients benefit from the latest process and analytical technologies without direct investment.
Proof of Concept (POC)
In Pilon’Proof of Concept (POC) is validate the feasibility and potential of a new project idea or technology before committing significant resources to its development. The purpose of a Proof of Concept (POC) is to demonstrate the feasibility and viability of a proposed idea, solution, or system before committing significant resources to full-scale development or implementation.
By Completing This POC, We Aim To:
- POC helps to Reduce project risk by identifying potential challenges.
- A key purpose of a POC is to assess the proposed solution is technically viable and can be implemented successfully.
- The results of a POC can inform strategic decisions about future development and helping to ensure that resources are allocated to projects.
- A proof of concept (POC) can help determine if an idea is feasible before investing resources to build it.
Lab Trials
Lab trials are controlled experiments conducted in a laboratory setting to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of a product, process, or technology under predefined conditions. These trials play a critical role in validating theoretical models, identifying potential issues, and optimizing design parameters before moving to field implementation or large-scale production.
The objectives of these lab trials include:
- Verifying functional performance under simulated conditions
- Identifying technical or safety issues early in development
- Supporting regulatory or quality assurance requirements
- Providing data to refine or validate the design before field deployment
Demo Pilot Trials
Pilon’s Demo Pilot Trials are small-scale, preliminary implementations of a new products, services, systems, or process in a real-world environment. Demo Pilot Trials are short-term, small-scale implementations of a new product or service designed to test its performance in a real-world setting. These trial help demonstrate functionality, user feedback, identify potential issues, and assess readiness for full deployment. Also These the aim of trials is to demonstrate the solution’s value to stakeholders and support informed decision-making for a potential full-scale rollout.
Objectives of Demo Trials
- Test performance and usability
- Identify and fix early issues
- Gather user feedback
- Demonstrate value to stakeholders
- Support decisions for full rollout
| Upcoming Projects | Describtion |
|---|---|
| Acetic Acid to Sustainable Products | “Acetic acid, particularly through bioproduction and innovative utilization, can be a driver of sustainable practices. It can be produced using CO and CO2, or through microbial processes like fermentation, and used in biofuel production, fuel cells, and material science. Pilon’s explores the acetic acid as a bio-based platform chemical for the production of high-value sustainable products by catalytic, fermentation, or enzymatic pathways, acetic acid is converted into materials such as bioplastics, solvents, biodegradable polymers, and specialty chemicals. “ |
| CO₂ to Ethanol & C1 Conversion | “CO₂ conversion to ethanol and C1 products these reactions involves several methods like electrochemical reduction, photocatalysis, and catalytic hydrogenation. -Carbon capture and conversion technologies using CO₂. -Electrochemical reduction and biocatalysis routes for ethanol production. -Research on C1 molecule (e.g., methanol, formic acid) integration for broader chemical synthesis.””” |
| Polymerization Technologies | “Recently, Pilon Engineering launched a new polymerization pilot plant that optimizes the accuracy and efficiency of the processes involved in polymer production. This modern facility has a new polymerization pilot plant which is outfitted with polymerization control technologies that ensure meticulous control over each parameter and deliver the very best results. Because of its modular design, the plant can be accommodating for processes ranging from low-volume experimental work to larger volumes exploratory production in full industrial settings. This makes it suitable for many kinds of industries. With respect to quality, safety, and environmental sustainability, Pilon Engineering remains a leader in polymer manufacturing, and thus, chemical, plastic, and specialty materials industries will benefit greatly. Mason’s technology for the polymerization of substances focuses on the custom-designed pilot systems and commercial-scale systems for controlled polymerization reactions. These systems serve in the creation of several polymers which include thermoplastic elastomers and specialty polymers. “ |
| Lactic Acid & Bioplastics | Pilon’s have a new technology of Lactic acid sustainable solutions in the bioplastics sector, particularly focusing on lactic acid and polylactic acid (PLA) technologies. traditional plastics with biodegradable alternatives, the company supports environmental conservation efforts and meets the growing demand for eco-friendly products across various industries. |
| Oligomerization & Fine Chemical Intermediates | “Pilon Engineering demonstrate the new technology of Oligomerization & Fine Chemical Intermediates, it is rapidly developing field where new technologies are making processes more effective, selective, and sustainable. Here is a brief summary of recent developments and technologies in this area. Innovative Catalyst Flow Chemistry for Oligomerization Bio-based Oligomerization Green solvents: Utilizing bio-based solvents, supercritical CO₂, and ionic liquids. Waste minimization: Catalytic cycles that minimize byproducts. Recyclable reagents and catalysts: crucial for the production of fine chemicals.” |
| Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering | “Biocatalysis is a term describes the process of performing chemical transformations on organic compounds using natural catalysts, especially enzymes. creation of customized enzymes in-house for specific transformations. incorporation into chemoenzymatic cascades to improve sustainability and selectivity. use in the synthesis of both fine and bulk chemicals..” |
| Electrochemical & Flow Chemistry Platforms | “Pilon’s Electrochemical & Flow Chemistry Platforms offer a novel approach to contemporary chemical synthesis by combining cutting-edge electrochemical and flow chemistry technologies. These platforms use electrically driven transformations and continuous processing to enable environmentally friendly, scalable, and efficient reactions. Green oxidation or reduction reactions using modular electrochemical reactors. Systems for flow chemistry for safer, scalable and ongoing chemical reactions. Monitoring reactions in real time to optimize processes.” |
| POC & Lab Trials for Green Chemistry | “Pilot-scale validation of sustainable routes via Proof of Concept (POC) trials. Bench-scale demonstrations of low-carbon technologies. Partnering with industry and academia for real-world applicability and scale-up.” |
| CO2 Methanol | “O₂ capture from flue gas or air (DAC). Catalytic hydrogenation of CO₂ to methanol. Use of green hydrogen from electrolysis. Copper-based catalysts (e.g., Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃). Electrochemical CO₂ reduction (eCO₂R) pathways. Thermo-electrochemical hybrid systems. Modular, scalable reactor design.” |