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Based out of Guildford, Surrey and Braga, Portugal, Smart Separations was founded in 2013 by research scientist Hugo Macedo to develop a new microfiltration platform using its patented ceramic membrane.

Now partnered with the University of Surrey, Smart Separations has grown to a team of 19, all dedicated to improving quality of life through innovation. Its accolades include the Rushlight Clean Environment Award and The Guardian’s Startup of the Year and has previously won grant funding through Horizon 2020 and Innovate UK.

Project Title: Micro-catalytic reactors for mono-propellant thrusters in small satellites with The University of Surrey

Activities with Smart Separations

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY LEADS THE WAY WITH CUTTING-EDGE SPACE RESEARCH

CASE STUDIES — 28/04/2022

The University’s scientific leadership, research expertise and first-class facilities, are particularly valuable to small businesses.

SMART SEPARATIONS TO DEVELOP NEW TECHNIQUE FOR CONVERTING GREEN MONOPROPELLANT FOR SMALL SATELLITE THRUSTERS

NEWS & STORIES — 01/04/2020

Will collaborate with University of Surrey on SPRINT-funded project to develop new catalytic monopropellants for satellite propulsion systems

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Heterogeneous catalysis for energy and sustainability Expert

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