CATRIN meets with potential investors at the Nuremberg trade fair

A promising material for use in electrical energy storage devices, so-called supercapacitors, was presented by CATRIN representatives Jiří Navrátil and Tomáš Zedníček at the PCIM trade fair in Nuremberg with the aim of moving it closer to commercial use. This trade fair is an important meeting place for experts from industry, science and research, who can get acquainted with the latest technologies, products and innovations in the field of power electronics.

A nitrogen-doped graphene material was developed by scientists in Olomouc. This material is now being tested and prototypes of capacitors are being prepared as part of the prestigious Trans2DChem project of the European Innovation Council. Experts can already confirm its unique properties and have introduced them to the manufacturers of supercapacitors at the fair. 

CATRIN’s representatives had 17 meetings in two days and came back with a very positive evaluation of the mission. “I have been involved in valorisation of research outputs for a good number of years, but I have never seen such great feedback as on this project,” said Navrátil.

CATRIN’s scientists are working on the project with colleagues from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and the Italian company ITELCOND. The aim is to develop a supercapacitor that is safer, more environmentally friendly, cheaper and, above all, has a high capacity and a long life.

PCIM Europe (Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion) is an international trade fair and conference focusing on power electronics, intelligent motor drives, renewable energies and energy management.

It was held in Nuremberg, Germany, from 11 to 13 June.