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ANR CADENA English

Chemically Assisted graphitization of DEtonation NAnodiamonds for heterogeneous catalysis

Oct 1st 2025 – Mars 31th 2029

 

Coordinator Laboratory of the project : Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand (ICCF UMR 6296)

Project Coordinator : Katia GUERIN, Professor

 

IMN Coordinator of the project : Chris EWEL DR CNRS (PMN team)

 

Partners :
Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand (ICCF UMR 6296, Université de Clermont Auvergne (UCA), Clermont-Ferrand)

Institut Jean Lamour, IJL (UMR CNRS 7198, Université de Lorraine, Nancy)

Institut de Chimie et Matériaux de Poitiers, IC2MP (UMR CNRS 7285, Université de Poitiers)

Syensqo "(previously Solvay)", Bruxelles, Belgique

 

Persons of IMN involved :
Chris EWEL (DR CNRS), Post Doc

Total Financing : 614 000€ with 150 390€ for IMN

 

 


CADENA is a cutting-edge research project focused on developing cleaner, safer, and more efficient chemical processes to produce fluorinated molecules—vital ingredients in medicines, agrochemicals, and batteries. Traditional fluorination methods often use toxic substances and create harmful waste. CADENA offers a greener solution by designing new catalysts made from nanodiamonds—tiny particles with a stable diamond core and tunable surfaces.

The project aims to create catalysts that can efficiently replace toxic materials like chromium, which are still used in industry. By chemically modifying nanodiamonds to increase their activity and resistance to harsh conditions (like the presence of hydrogen fluoride gas), researchers hope to make the production of fluorinated compounds more selective, sustainable, and scalable.

 

Fluorinated nanodiamonds

( July 2020 Materials 13(15):3337 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153337 )

CADENA brings together experts in chemistry, nanomaterials, and industrial processes from leading French laboratories and the company Syensqo. The team will explore how to fine-tune the surface of nanodiamonds using advanced techniques and computer simulations, test their performance in real reactions, and evaluate their industrial potential.

Ultimately, CADENA aims to support the transition to more sustainable chemical manufacturing, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen innovation in key industries such as energy storage and pharmaceuticals.

 

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