Imagine a super-sensitive digital nose that can smell tiny bits of plastic or medicine in the air. Usually, these tests require freezing equipment and long lab waits, but this tech works at room temperature. It lets you identify harmful particles instantly on-site instead of sending samples away for days.
Current nanoparticle analysis requires slow, expensive laboratory processes and cryogenic cooling, leading to delayed detection of toxic aerosols and nanoplastics.
The EMILIE analyzer, a room-temperature nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS) for Mid- to Far-IR chemical analysis of nano-sized samples.
If you are a consultancy dealing with nanoplastic pollution in remote areas — this project developed EMILIE that allows for the sampling and chemical analysis of nano-sized samples in the field in real time.
If you are a lab dealing with slow nanopharmaceutical drug discovery and quality control — this project developed a NEMS-based analyzer that speeds up the characterization of nanoparticles.
If you are a plant operator dealing with airborne aerosols and workplace pollution — this project developed a room-temperature IR sensor that detects contaminations without needing expensive cryogenic cooling.
The technology reduces costs by eliminating the need for expensive cryogenic cooling, which is typically required for high sensitivity in the mid- and far-IR range.
The project aims to penetrate industrial markets where cryogenic cooling is impractical, though specific production volumes are not mentioned in the data.
Based on available project data, the technology transitioned from an ERC PoC to a market-ready goal, but specific licensing terms are not provided.
It replaces the need to bring samples back to a laboratory for extraction and analysis, allowing for real-time identification in the field or workplace.
The project period ran from 2022-06-01 to 2024-05-31 to bring the technology to market readiness.
The project is led by a single SME, Invisible-Light Labs GmbH from Austria. With a 100% industry ratio and a single partner, the project is streamlined for commercial agility and direct market transition rather than academic research.
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