Exploring the market potential of an eReactor NMR probe

The green energy transition heavily depends on new solutions for energy storage and conversion. Therefore, fundamental research into battery materials and conversion chemistry is required for the coming decades. A powerful tool to study this is nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Up until now, it has only been possible to perform measurements in either liquids or solids without any spatial selectivity. The eReactor NMR probe, co-invented by Hans Janssen, Ruipeng Luo, Arno Kentgens and Evan Zhao of Radboud University, makes it possible to selectively monitor the solid electrode, electrolyte solution, or the electrolyte-electrode interface during the electrochemical reaction.

Zhao: “The eReactor NMR probe has the potential to significantly broaden the application scope of NMR spectroscopy to various environmentally relevant electrochemical devices. This will help advance research and development in green energy storage and conversion. The Impact Explorer Grant is an exciting opportunity for us to explore the possibility of turning one of our research outputs into a real-world product.” 

In this project, a multidisciplinary team will explore options to spin out or license this technology, contributing to the energy storage solutions of the future. They will explore the direction of either forming a spin-off company or partnering with existing firms to bring this innovative technology to market, advancing research and development in green energy storage and conversion. Zhao: "We will collaborate closely with Isabel Rijk, Knowledge Transfer Manager, and Ton Korts from Mercator Launch. Their expertise and contributions will be essential in establishing a new company or forming strategic partnerships to bring the eReactor NMR probe to market."