Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20250210017
- Term of Validity
- 10 February 2025 - 10 February 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Spanish research team has developed an advanced modular device designed to measure the permeability of biological and industrial membranes to key gases (O₂, CO₂) and water vapor (H₂O g). This versatile and customizable system offers a unique solution for various applications, including plant physiology research, postharvest optimization, and packaging material testing.
- Full Description
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This permeameter device introduces a flexible and adaptable approach to membrane permeability measurement. Unlike conventional systems designed primarily for large industrial membranes and single-gas analysis, this device features a modular design that allows for customized experimental setups.
Key features include:
- Measurement of O₂, CO₂, and H₂O g in a single cycle.
- Three selectable measurement modes:
- Dynamic gas accumulation analysis
- Carrier gas concentration analysis
- Hybrid mode combining both techniques
TRL 7: Validated in relevant operational environments.
By addressing the limitations of existing solutions, this device fills a critical gap in areas such as postharvest conservation, plant respiration studies, and material permeability testing for the polymer industry. - Advantages and Innovations
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- Modular design: Allows flexible adaptation to different membrane sizes and permeabilities.
- Multi-gas measurement: Enables simultaneous assessment of O₂, CO₂, and H₂O g, a feature not commonly available in existing devices.
- Cost-effective and sustainable: Uses commercial sensors and controllers, reducing operational and maintenance costs.
- Broad application range: Suitable for agroindustry, polymer research, and environmental studies. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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1. Collaborate in market adaptation and optimization of the device.
2. Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization in key industries.
3. Support validation and deployment in relevant research and industrial environments. - Type and Size of Partner
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- R&D Institution
- University
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02009018 - Measurement devices
- 01003023 - Environmental and Biometrics Sensors, Actuators
- 10002007 - Environmental Engineering / Technology
- 09001009 - Sensor Technology related to measurements
- Market keywords
- 05009004 - Plant health
- 08001008 - Membranes and membrane-based products
- Targeted countries
- All countries