Explore the VSPARTICLE​ blogs: Uncover fascinating insights and in-depth analysis on nanotechnology and its impacts

Self-Driving Labs tansforming material research

09 August 2024

In our previous blog we talked about urgency of material discovery in energy sector and importance of high throughput experimentation in self-driving labs (SDLs). In this blog, we discuss the significance of SDLs and ground-breaking initiatives that are advancing their evolution. We also explain how VSParticle technology offers a robust foundation for future SDLs. The blog also explores the relevance of decentralisation and open sourcing and how these concepts are revolutionizing the pace of material discovery.  

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High throughput experimentation for material discovery

05 August 2024

In this blog, we will talk about accelerating material development using state-of-the-art technology that is the basis of high throughput platform to synthesize novel materials to support the ongoing effort of optimizing electrolysers. Currently, to test these materials, classical single-fold test technology is mainly used for electrochemical R&D in electrolysis or fuel cell applications.

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Sparking innovation | High-Entropy Alloys in electrocatalyst optimization

03 July  2024

In this blog, our focus shifts towards exploring the use of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) in electrocatalyst optimization. We will also explore ways that result in the identification of a good catalyst through closed loop optimization: a process that requires no human intervention and automatically adjusts material properties through machine learning (ML) models. 

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Scaling hydrogen production | The potential of Spark Ablation for single-atom catalysts

06 June  2024

As the world gravitates towards sustainable solutions, hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a critical element in the energy landscape, poised to play a pivotal role in reducing global CO2 emissions. Its ability to act as a clean, versatile energy carrier makes it a front-runner in the race to replace fossil fuels and decarbonize various sectors of the economy.

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Revolutionizing PEM Electrolysers | Reducing Iridium loadings by 10 times using VSPARTICLE's nanoprinting technology

05 June  2024

In collaboration with CLEANHYPRO, VSParticle is enhancing its pilot production line to manufacture catalyst layers composed of iridium nanoparticles, a critical component in the electrolyser stack.Concurrently, VSParticle is collaborating with consortium partners to assess the performance of these catalyst layers in an industrial setting, demonstrating their effectiveness and potential for widespread use. 

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Cluster catalysts: unravelling the power of tiny titans │ Introduction to atomic clusters and their application in electrocatalysis

15 March  2024

Transitioning into innovative solutions, VSParticle emerges as a trailblazer in the field of nanoparticle generation and printing. The company’s flagship product, the VSP-P1 NanoPrinter with an integrated VSP-G1 Nanoparticle Generator, enables fast and easy synthesis and printing of (semi-) conductive nanoporous layers for various applications.

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Nanoporous marvels | Introduction to nanoporous materials and their application in electrocatalysis and gas sensing technologies

13 January  2024

Nanoporous materials or layers refer to substances with structures characterized by a network of pores or voids at the nanometer scale, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nm in size. The nanoporous nature of these materials provides an exceptionally high surface area relative to their volume, which is a key factor in their utility. 

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Sparking a revolution in catalysis by mixing anything with anything

27 December  2023

Gas phase processes for nanoparticle production can reach much higher levels of purity than conventional liquid-based ones. This leads to products that are better defined in their chemical nanostructure, and it is to be expected that theoretical predictions have a higher success rate.

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The importance of storing material data: Accelerate the nanostructured materials.

19 June  2023

At VSPARTICLE,we believe that generation of nanoparticles should be neither complex or nor time-consuming. By introducing a fully automated and reproducible production process of new nanostructured materials with the VSP-G1 Nanoparticle Generator and VSP-C1 Controller.

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How to speed up your research and move from design hypothesis to characterization within days

19 January  2021

VSPARTICLE addresses the challenges by offering a fully automated nanomaterial fabrication process based purely on a physical process. Our approach is radically different from the state-of-the-art and it is based on a patented technology called Spark Ablation. The cornerstone of our technology is the VSP-G1- Nanoparticle Generator. 

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The Future of Heterogeneous Catalyst

2 September 2019

Heterogeneous catalysis is at the nucleus of modern energy and chemical industries, a process in which a gas- or liquid-phase reaction is performed over a solid catalyst. Evidenced by revenue that reaches the trillions of dollars per year.To reduce our footprint on the earth and enter a new era where advances in technology are used to achieve this, conventional techniques processes that are typically more than fifty years old should be carefully reviewed.

By Maurits Boeije, Material Scientist

11 June 2019

How could we substitute critical metals that are needed for a renewable energy system?

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How Nanotech and catalysis can show climate change

20 March 2019

As an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at TU Delft, Smith has many interests, but he has chosen to turn his focus to slowing down climate change, primarily by enabling energy transition that is centered on renewables. 

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How and why make nanoparticles?

05 November 2018

Nanotech pioneer, Andreas Schmidt Ott, discusses the evolution and the production of building blocks for nanotechnology from the gas phase.

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How to write a PHD Proposal

07 March 2019

Do you need to write a research proposal, but have no idea where to start?

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How to make homes Smarter?

07 March 2019

One of VSPARTICLE’s biggest technology goals is to help make the world a more sustainable and environmentally friendly place. 

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Flowers for de-icing windows 

Distinct ice patterns on solid surfaces with various wettabilities

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The future of the periodic table

24 January 2019

One Hundred and Fifty Years on, the Table Continues to Grow and Inspire, but the Real Opportunities Will Be Found at the nanoscale

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