Delft-based VSParticle has secured €6.5 million in funding to transform material discovery for various industrial applications, including the production of green hydrogen. The company aims to reduce the typically decade-long material discovery process to just one year.
VSParticle develops tools that utilize nanotechnology to break down, synthesize, and manipulate materials at the nano-scale. This enables the creation of novel materials with unique properties. The company offers various tools for automated nanoparticle generation, synthesis, deposition, and prototyping, accelerating the identification and optimization of novel materials.
The VSP-P1 Nanoprinter, the company’s flagship product, is already being used by research teams worldwide. This innovative printer can generate and print nanoparticles directly into new products or integrate them as additional features.
VSParticle’s technology has significant implications for sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the production of green hydrogen. Catalyst-coated Porous Transport Layers (PTLs) are crucial for green hydrogen production, and the company’s printers can help create new material combinations for PTLs, reducing the reliance on scarce materials like platinum and iridium.
The startup expects to:
With the fresh funding, VSParticle plans to further develop its technology, aiming for next-generation printers with increased output. It will also expand to Japan and strengthen its presence in Europe and the US.