ATLAS - Automated high-throughput platform suite for accelerated molecular systems discovery
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Chemical Engineering
Abstract
The materials design space is too large to be explored empirically. While experimental work can be directed by computational modeling to make this challenge more tenable, the number of tests/syntheses may still be too large on an experimental time-scale.
The goal of this project is to combine computational tools (e.g. molecular modelling, process modelling, computer-aided design) and automated HT synthesis and screening platforms to drive and accelerate the discovery and optimisation of new materials.
Specifically, ATLAS (Automated high-Throughput pLatform Suite) will comprise three robotic stations dedicated to the synthesis (two platforms) and screening (one platform) of materials. It will be located at Imperial College South Kensington Campus and be paired with materials characterisation equipment able to handle many samples owing to dedicated auto-sampling stations. By executing data-rich experiments, ATLAS will increase the pace of innovation, while enhancing reproducibility.
The research enabled by ATLAS will initially target challenges related to the discovery and optimisation of new medicines, sustainable polymers and clean energy materials.
The goal of this project is to combine computational tools (e.g. molecular modelling, process modelling, computer-aided design) and automated HT synthesis and screening platforms to drive and accelerate the discovery and optimisation of new materials.
Specifically, ATLAS (Automated high-Throughput pLatform Suite) will comprise three robotic stations dedicated to the synthesis (two platforms) and screening (one platform) of materials. It will be located at Imperial College South Kensington Campus and be paired with materials characterisation equipment able to handle many samples owing to dedicated auto-sampling stations. By executing data-rich experiments, ATLAS will increase the pace of innovation, while enhancing reproducibility.
The research enabled by ATLAS will initially target challenges related to the discovery and optimisation of new medicines, sustainable polymers and clean energy materials.
Organisations
- Imperial College London (Lead Research Organisation)
- BMG Labtechnologies Ltd (Project Partner)
- Polymateria Ltd (Project Partner)
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Supergen Hub (Project Partner)
- BP (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
- BASF (Germany) (Project Partner)
- Henry Royce Institute (Project Partner)
- Centre for Process Innovation (Project Partner)
- Roche (United States) (Project Partner)
- Deregallera (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
Description | Bio-derived and Bio-inspired Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industries (VALUED) |
Amount | £6,139,080 (GBP) |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2023 |
End | 12/2027 |
Description | iCASE studentship |
Amount | £40,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | BP (British Petroleum) |
Sector | Private |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 09/2022 |
End | 09/2026 |