Big Chemistry
A big data approach
to chemical reactions
The RobotLab program ‘Big Chemistry’ has received over 90 million euros from the National Growth Fund to position the Netherlands as a global leader in chemical robotics combined with artificial intelligence. By building an autonomous ‘RobotLab’, large numbers of experiments can be carried out, yielding large datasets on properties of molecular systems. We will train new algorithms to predict the properties of molecular systems such as solubility, phase separation, critical micelle concentration, smell, toxicity, and reaction rates
Big IDEAS
Formulation: from art to
a science-based technology
Paints, shampoo, cosmetics, vaccines – they are all formulated in such a way that the many molecular ingredients together perform optimally for their intended task. To find optimum formulations is a time-consuming ‘art’. The RobotLab will provide a science-based platform to rapidly discover optimum formulations using biobased, artificial intelligence.
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Eight consortia funded in NGF Big Chemistry NWO Call
8 funded projects in NGF Big Chemistry NWO Call The projects range from research on paint to soap and from coatings to food. Using AI and high-throughput experiments, the projects will conduct research into a more sustainable and efficient chemical industry. The aim of this call is to accelerate the search for chemicals with the […]
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NGF Annual report 2024 available
NGF published the annual report 2024 online, introducing a great overview of all the running National Growth Fund projects. Proud to be part of this important initiative to focus on new key technologies for society. Summary of the Big Chemistry project can be found on page 101. Adviescommissie Nationaal Groeifonds – Jaarverslag 2024
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Interview for FHI; Big Chemistry, de chemie tussen mens en machine in het laboratorium van de toekomst
Online published interview by FHI; Mathijs Mabesoone groupleader of the Big Chemistry RobotLab was interviewed by Eline te Velde
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Peter Korevaar (RU) receives NWO ENW-M grant
The Big Chemistry partners congratulate Peter Korevaar with the NWO Domain Science-M Grant for his research.
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