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Super Rate Elemental & Alloy Cluster Technology - SuperREACT

Lead Participant: TEER COATINGS LIMITED

Abstract

SuperREACT builds on previous Technology Programme breakthrough research which has established the feasibility of elemental and alloy size-selected nanocluster technology. The objectives are truly ambitious: transforming a state-of-the-art research apparatus into a true manufacturing tool, moving from micro-g/day to g/day capability, with the ultimate potential to achieve kg quantities of nanoclusters, opening up manufacturing opportunities in catalytic, fine chemical, electronic/ photonic, bio-medicine, anti-microbials, etc. Clusterbeam condensation of nano-clusters is inherently "clean" &, using multiple elemental sources, flexible in terms of cluster composition & structure. The novel matrix assembly-clusterisation processing will enable continuous production of elemental, alloy & core-shell structures. The University of Birmingham is contributing its new IPR while Teer Coatings Ltd & Johnson Mattthey bring their expertise in high value manufacturing and market knowledge.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

TEER COATINGS LIMITED £417,787 £ 151,657
 

Participant

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM £207,202 £ 207,202
JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC £253,972 £ 80,636

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