Summary:
A Maltese-based university spin-out R&D entity with expertise in solid-state and structural analytics is offering a range of qualitative and quantitative services including crystal structure determination, polymorph/co-crystal screening, X-ray tomography. They offer online/in-house tailored courses including courses in solid-state science and/or crystallography, X-ray diffraction, and advanced training for experienced users. An outsourcing agreement is sought.
Description:
This company is equipped with a unique combination of state-of-the-art equipment and expertise. It can carry out a range of laboratory services at variable temperature, ambience and pressure, such as structure determination from single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction (-190°C to 1500°C), solid-state fluorimetry (incl. life-time measurements), hot stage microscopy (temp. range: -190°C to 600°C), micro-Raman microscopy (temp. range: -190°C to 600°C), surface analysis (RT to 1300°C), simultaneous thermal analysis (temp. range: -150°C to 1000°C) coupled with mass spectroscopy/FT-IR (temp. range: -150°C to 1000°C), batch crystallization (temp. range: -25°C to 150°C), chemisorption, physisorption, micropore, mesopore, heat of adsorption and vapor analysis, and high resolution 3D X-ray imaging/tomography down to submicron scale (temp. range: -20°C to 160°C). Partners are sought in terms of an outsourcing agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The University spin-out is seeking industrial clients to offer their crystallographic and related in-house/online training services. Of particular interest would be a partner from the pharmaceutical industry for phase identification, phase purity, or for searching for new crystal forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The food and beverage sector could also be interested to understand the impact of the environment on crystalline compounds such as proteins, fats and sugars, or to investigate causes for reduced shelf-life or material degradation. The construction industry may require investigating the impact of stress on crystalline materials or pollution effects on stone, concrete or cement and thus could be potential clients. Another industry that may benefit from the services offered is the pigment and dye sector.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
External code:
BOMT20201026001
