The startup develops gas measurement equipment for electrochemical mass spectrometry, enabling real-time analysis of complex chemical reactions. This technology provides scientists and researchers with critical insights to optimize their research and development processes across various scientific fields.
Funding
$3.6M 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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Problem
Electrochemical experiments often lack real-time, quantitative analysis of volatile reaction products, hindering mechanistic understanding and optimization of electrochemical processes. Traditional methods like Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry (DEMS) suffer from limited sensitivity and slow response times.
Solution
Spectro Inlets provides Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry (EC-MS) solutions that enable real-time, high-sensitivity, and quantitative analysis of volatile species during electrochemical reactions. Their EC-MS systems couple electrochemistry with mass spectrometry through a unique membrane chip, allowing direct transfer of volatile molecules from the electrolyte to the mass spectrometer without differential pumping. This approach facilitates the study of reaction mechanisms, the optimization of electrocatalysts, and the development of advanced batteries by providing continuous, quantifiable data on gas evolution and reactant consumption. The systems feature integrated software for synchronized data acquisition and analysis, as well as options for automated gas dosing and temperature control.
Target Audience
The primary customers are researchers and engineers in electrochemistry, battery research and development, fuel cell technology, and catalysis, including those in academic institutions, R&D laboratories, and industrial settings.
Features
- Membrane chip technology for direct coupling of electrochemical cell to mass spectrometer vacuum
- High sensitivity for detection of trace amounts of volatile species (down to 10 ppm of a monolayer desorbing in one second)
- Real-time quantification of reaction product formation in mol/s
- Fast time response (down to 0.1 seconds) for capturing transient phenomena
- Integrated software for synchronized data acquisition, display, and storage of electrochemistry and mass spectrometry data
- Automated gas system for rapid switching between up to four different gases
- Standardized sample holder compatible with Pine Research Instrumentation electrodes
- Options for temperature control of the electrochemical cell
- Minimal electrolyte evaporation for long duration tests