Welcome to MechSyn
Who are we?
MechSyn is born out of the innovative environment of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Ferdi Schüth’s group, Dr. Özgül Agbaba envisioned a path to commercialize cutting-edge research. With the mentorship of Prof. Schüth, this vision has evolved into MechSyn, a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of material synthesis via mechanochemistry. As a diverse team of experienced international scientists and engineers, we combine expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and industrial business. Supported by the prestigious EXIST-Forschungstransfer funding, with a grant of €1.26 million over two years, MechSyn is ready to bring scientific advancements from the lab to the world.
Mechanochemistry by MechSyn - Enabling a new era of high-performance materials synthesis
What can we do?
Our mission is to address the challenges of material synthesis in commercial applications, particularly by eliminating the use of solvents and high-temperature, high-pressure procedures while reducing CO₂ emissions. Our focus is on manufacturing high-performance materials for catalysts, catalyst supports and conductive materials for critical applications in various sectors, including the chemical industry, electronics, e-mobility and the energy sector.
What is Mechanochemistry?
Mechanochemistry involves the use of mechanical force to drive physicochemical changes in solid materials. Compared to the conventional way of synthesizing chemicals, mechanochemical synthesis has the following advantages:
- Environmentally Friendly: Reduces or eliminates the need for solvents, minimizing chemical waste.
- Energy Efficient: Often operates at room temperature, avoiding the need for high-temperature processes.
- Scalable: Can be easily scaled up, with larger milling sizes providing greater forces.
- Versatile: Suitable for synthesizing a wide range of materials, sometimes resulting in materials that have no other means of production.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces energy and material costs by simplifying the synthesis process.
What do we challenge?
The formal incorporation of MechSyn is underway, along with the preliminary planning stage for setting up its own production facilities. In addition to applying for further grants, we are set to hold a fundraising round with external investors.
Stay tuned for more details on our path forward!
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