Nano-coatings: ready for mass production
Themes: Materials, Chemistry, bio- & process technology
Market ready application
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
Manufacturing of nano-coatings is often tipped as complex and expensive, hindering their integration as product components. Delft IMP develops simple and cost-effective manufacturing schemes for powder nano-coatings, enabling nanotechnology' benefits at an industrially-relevant production scale.
How?
The pneumatic transport reactor of Delft IMP relies on the principle of Atomic Layer Deposition to coat particles with sub-nanometre precision. The tubular reactor's modular and robust design allows easy in-line integration with other continuous processes.
When?
Delft IMP is currently scaling its reactor to a 10 kg/h coating capacity. The envisioned mass production scheme will deliver customisable nano-coated powder for applications in catalysis, batteries, lighting and healthcare.
Aris Goulas MSc