Frontier Carbon

Frontier Carbon Corporation is a leading materials science company specializing in the large-scale production and application of fullerenes, a unique form of carbon with significant potential in life sciences. A joint venture between Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsubishi Corporation, the company utilizes proprietary combustion synthesis technology to manufacture high-purity C60 and C70 fullerenes under the brand name Nanom. In the healthcare sector, Frontier Carbon is best known for its Radical Sponge line of fullerene-based antioxidants, which are used in high-end skincare to neutralize reactive oxygen species and prevent skin aging. The company also supports research into fullerene-based drug delivery systems and therapeutic agents for oxidative stress-related diseases.