Oxford nanoSystems

Oxford nanoSystems develops advanced coating technologies that enhance the performance of systems for energy conversion and transfer, such as electrolysers and heat exchangers. The company's core technology, nanoFLUX®, is a coating that can be applied to various materials to make heat exchangers and electrolysers smaller, lighter, more efficient, and less costly. This technology works by creating a porous surface that increases the rate of chemical and physical processes involving gas bubble generation.

The company was founded in 2012 by Alexander Reip and Jason Tyrrell, based on an invention from a University of Oxford scientist. Alexander Reip, a chemist and materials scientist, co-founded the company while completing his PhD and was instrumental in developing the nanoFLUX® technology. He served as CEO, securing partnerships and expanding into new markets, before transitioning to the CTO role in 2020 to focus on scientific innovation. The company received a new round of investment in 2018, which led to the expansion of its facilities and the installation of a pilot production plant in 2019.

Oxford nanoSystems targets the clean energy sector, particularly the growing hydrogen economy, by providing coatings that enable alkaline water electrolysers to produce hydrogen more efficiently. Other applications include industrial waste recovery, electronics cooling, and air conditioning. The business model involves applying its proprietary coatings to components for manufacturers in these sectors. The company has received grant funding from entities including the European Union, EIC Fund, and Innovate UK to support its development and commercialization efforts.

Keywords: nanotechnology coating, heat transfer, energy conversion, electrolyser efficiency, nanoFLUX, alkaline electrolysers, green hydrogen, thermal management, energy efficiency, advanced materials, heat exchangers, electronics cooling, industrial waste heat recovery, clean energy technology, surface coating, sustainable energy, materials science, spinout