High throughput screening unit for accelerated formulation

HT-SMARTFORMU
Chemistry and materials Platform Science for a changing planet

The HT-SmartFormu platform is a unique technological and scientific platform dedicated to the Formulation application sciences and to Sustainable Formulation. By using advanced characterization techniques, novel experimental methods, new technologies, prediction and modeling tools, robotic systems, and recognized expertise, HT-SmartFormu develops and proposes to researchers and companies innovative solutions for the understanding of physicochemical phenomena present in the complex matrices of formulated products, for the search for alternatives to petro-sourced or regulated raw materials, for the accelerated development of new formulations and their evaluation in use.

Informations

Technical director: Christel Pierlot
Scientific director: Véronique Rataj

Bâtiment Chevreul, Avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique
59650 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ

Mots-clés

Formulation, Chemical specialties, Physicochemistry, Oxidation, Chemometry, Modeling, Cosmetics, Detergency, Perfumes, Paints and coatings

Localisation

  • Advanced literature survey
  • Eco-design of functional compounds
  • Characterization of physicochemical and application properties
  • Solubilisations (solvents, hydrotropes, surfactants) and Hansen solubility parameters
  • Classification of oils and surfactants (EACN and HLB by the PIT-slope method)
  • Robotic accelerated formulation and optimization with design of experiments
  • Tools and methods for prediction and modeling
  • Evaluation of performances in application
  • Continuous training

Examples of projects:

  • Development of new cosmetic products (creams, gels, solid forms, etc.)
  • Evaluation of the HLB of surfactants by the PIT-Slope method
  • Determination of Hansen solubility parameters of cosmetic oils and sunscreens
  • Determination of the dispersibility parameters of titanium oxide nanoparticles
  • Solubilization of perfume in aqueous microemulsions
  • Prediction of solvent properties by COSMO-RS
  • Synthèse et caractérisations de  nouvelles molécules tensioactives biosourcées
  • Development of new biosourced emollients as alternatives to silicones
  • Oxidizability of oils and fragrances and protection by natural antioxidants
  • Characterizations of surfactants
  • Surface tension measurements
  • Flash point measurements
  • Measurements of Hansen's solubility parameters and dispersibility parameters

Private
Many industrial collaborations

Academic
Université de Lyon, ICSM Marcoule, Université de Reims, Université de Rennes, CRPP Bordeaux
Ghent University (Belgium), University of Mérida (Venezuela), University of Regensburg (Germany), Sofia University (Bulgaria), University of Antananarivo (Madagsacar), Yokohama National University (Japan)

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