Our unique technology and expertise allows us to make an impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both in sustainable, digitalized and accessible industrialization of nano-engineered materials, as in the applications derived from it. Improved catalysts will result in less waste and lower energy costs within the industry, which is beneficial for both the economy and environment.
Due to the nature of our unique technology, we are transforming the industry into one that is safe, sustainable and based on prediction instead of human trial & error. Progressing from wet chemical synthesis to synthesis powered by renewably generated electricity has numerous advantages. No other chemicals are needed for the process and there is no harmful and unnecessary toxic waste. The more controlled and predictive nanomaterial production becomes, the less we will waste in the process. The method for discovering and producing nanoparticles is combined with mathematical models and software, transforming the industry from a trial-and-error basis to by-design. In line with: SDG 9, 11
Our production process has the unique opportunity to revolutionize the nature of the industry of nanomaterials and their applications, fitting with an economy that is circular and zero-waste. The control we have over particle size, material purity and composition opens up the possibility to quickly find new material properties. This is much needed for the energy transition, as that requires large quantities of critical metals, which proposes a challenge in their availability . The first step is the ultra efficient use of those metals through nano-engineering: finding their optimum property and do more with less. The second step is replacing critical metals with nano-engineered alternatives with the same properties. Geopolitically, this will become increasingly important. As we build a strong EU knowledge and production base of advanced materials we will reduce our dependence on specific raw materials that are unavailable in the EU. In line with: SDG 12.
Catalysis can also be used to protect us from harmful substances, by converting them through a chemical reaction into another safer substance. Increasing scientific knowledge on material catalytic properties and its applications, helps scientists to solve questions on the protection of human and environmental health against harmful substances. Transformation towards an effective renewable energy system requires the invention of new energy sources and the optimization of existing ones. Energy technologies rely on the properties of materials and their availability, which proposes challenges we aim to help solve. See also: SDG’s 3, 6, 11, 7.
