VSParticle specialises in systems for the synthesis and deposition of nanoparticles, with sizes 0–20 nm, using their innovative spark ablation technology. Their tools enable rapid production of advanced materials at the push of a button, accelerating the introduction and optimisation of nanoparticle-based solutions throughout a wide range of applications.
Key features
- Innovative technology for nanoparticle synthesis and deposition
- Clean, gas-phase production
- Wide compatibility with metallic/semiconducting materials
- Ability to print nanoparticle surface patterns
- Scalable, modular, compact and easy-to-use tools
- High throughput for accelerated R&D
Applications
- Gas sensors: High-quality nanoporous sensing layers for air quality monitoring, offering outstanding surface-to-volume ratio, high purity and tuneable layer thickness
- Catalyst Coated Membranes (CCM): For green hydrogen production. Simplifying production and reducing catalyst loading without compromising performance
- Electrocatalysis: Rapid synthesis of model electrocatalysts that are vital for energy and chemical industries
- Heterogeneous catalysis: Producing supported and unsupported specimens for understanding and developing enhanced catalytic materials
- Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS): Creating nanostructured surfaces for high-sensitivity chemical analysis
- Nanoaerosol studies: Assisting with methods for assessing environmental and health impacts of nanomaterials
- Quantum materials: Delivering materials with properties directly influenced by quantum effects, for fundamental studies and applications development
