Scientific Developments of the Thermochemistry Department

1. Thermochromic Dyes “Red-to-Yellow 65/53”
Summary

color transition red → yellow at 65 °C, reversible at ≈ 53 °C.

Advantages

Visual temperature indicator without electronics — immediate detection of overheating.

Single-layer application (suitable for screen, flexographic, and pad printing).

UV-resistant with repeatability over 10 000 cycles (requires verification under industrial conditions).

Applications

security markings on valuable papers, smart packaging for food and pharmaceuticals, color-changing toys, overheating control of device casings.

Next step

selection of binder systems for specific printing technologies and stability testing in serial conditions.

2. Temperature-Sensitive “Smart” Labels for Pharmaceutical Packaging
Feature

a series of labels with activation points from +2 °C to –20 °C (cooling) and +40 °C to +70 °C (heating).

Advantages

Tunable palette (blue ↔ colorless, violet ↔ pink, etc.) ensuring clear color dynamics.

Safe formulation — components selected in compliance with EU Reg. 1935/2004.

Dual functionality: cold-chain integrity monitoring + anti-counterfeiting protection.

We can develop

customized label design, printing specifications, and incoming quality-control procedures.

3. Perovskite Semiconductors Based on the Aziridinium Cation
Band-gap range

1.52 – 2.99 eV (adjustable during synthesis).

Highlights

Charge-carrier mobility: 15 – 25 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹ — higher than typical organic perovskites.

Moisture stability: ≥ 500 h @ 85 % RH — simplifies encapsulation.

Recombination length: ≈ 1.1 µm — suitable for thick-film solar cells.

Applications

active layer in photovoltaic panels (covering the green-red window), high-efficiency LEDs (λ ≈ 550 – 650 nm), and photodetectors for IoT sensors.

Next step

partnership for fabrication of 1×1 cm² test cells (spin-coating / blade-coating).

4. Veterinary Preparation ABN FeCage IV
Composition

iron(IV) clathrochelate complex with a bioavailable stabilizing ligand.

Key properties

Improves hemoglobin levels and overall resilience of animals under post-stress conditions (confirmed by laboratory and model studies).

Demonstrates reduced incidence of anemic states and improved general condition of young livestock.

Does not cause local irritation after subcutaneous administration.

Form

sterile solution — 50 mg Fe/ml.

Next step

pre-clinical toxicology studies under GLP standards and preparation for registration with EFSA and FDA/CVM.

5. VO₂-Based Microwave Switching Composite
Operating principle

Vanadium dioxide (VO₂) exhibits a “metal ↔ dielectric” transition at ≈ 68 °C.

Embedding VO₂ nanoparticles into a polymer matrix with contrasting dielectric permittivity enables controllable change of microwave parameters upon heating.

Laboratory test results

Δ|S₁₁| up to 28 dB within 8–12 GHz (X-band).

Functional-layer thickness ≤ 150 µm — applicable for spray coating.

Stability > 500 heating/cooling cycles without noticeable degradation.

Potential applications

Radar-absorbing and adaptive camouflage coatings.

Tunable microwave screens and reflective panels.

Active shutters and reconfigurable waveguide antenna elements.

Next step

composition optimization for target frequency ranges and joint validation on technological samples.

IDC ABN is open for:

Technology licensing and know-how transfer.
Joint R&D projects (TRL 2 → 5).
Custom pilot batches of materials and functional coatings.

Contact us to discuss a pilot project or receive a technical proposal tailored to your specific task.

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