The startup develops nanostructured transition metal dichalcogenides for applications in sensing and catalysis, utilizing abundant natural minerals to create customizable 2D materials. These materials enhance sensor sensitivity and improve catalytic efficiency, addressing the need for more effective and adaptable solutions in various industrial applications.
Funding
$400K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industries require more sensitive, selective, and adaptable sensing and catalytic solutions, but existing materials often lack the necessary performance characteristics or are not easily customizable for specific applications. Current gas sensors may suffer from low sensitivity, poor selectivity, and humidity interference, while catalysts may exhibit limited activity due to insufficient active edge sites.
Solution
Smena Sense provides nanostructured transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) that address these limitations by offering enhanced sensitivity and improved catalytic efficiency. By utilizing abundant natural minerals and a patented process, Smena creates customizable 2D materials with a high density of active edge sites. These materials can be elaborated in different ways, including MoS2 ink for gas sensing, WS2 nanopores for molecular analysis, and ultra-sharp 2D materials for nanophotonics, enabling tailored solutions for diverse industrial and research needs.
Target Audience
Smena Sense serves researchers and industries requiring advanced materials for gas sensing (environmental monitoring, industrial control, safety systems), biosensing and molecular analysis, nanophotonics, and nanoscale fabrication.
Features
- MoS₂ ink for gas sensing with ppb-level sensitivity, high selectivity, and humidity resistance
- WS₂-based hybrid nanopores with atomically sharp triangular and hexagonal shapes for ionic current measurements and molecular analysis
- Ultra-sharp 2D materials for nanophotonics, EUV lithography, and X-ray imaging applications
- Electron beam lithography (EBL) calibration marks for enhanced alignment accuracy and repeatability in nanoscale patterning processes
- Cleanroom process consultancy for thin film coatings, electron beam lithography, and pattern transfer
- Customizable flake sizes and concentrations for MoS2 ink
- Nanopore diameter sizes and pitches designed according to customer needs
- Atomically sharp channels and grating structures transferred on various substrates