PHORNANO Holding GmbH

PHORNANO Holding GmbH (4n) is an Austria-based nanotechnology company developing and supplying secure, sensitive and reproducible metallic and metal-oxide nanoparticles. Its materials are intended for applications in biomedicine, cosmetics and microelectronics, with properties that include antimicrobial activity and sensing capabilities. The product range includes zinc oxide, silver and gold nanoparticles, SERS substrates and fluorescent nanoprobes. PHORNANO highlights controlled particle size and shape, and the management of residual free ions, as important to reliable and reproducible results. Its gold and silver nanoparticles can support sensitive detection through localized surface plasmon resonance, while its SERS substrates are designed for sensing applications.

Alongside its products, PHORNANO provides research and development support, guidance on implementation and nanomaterial safety, and consulting on relevant regulations and standards. Its services also cover entrepreneurship and innovation, high-tech business processes, mergers and acquisitions, and research funding and tender proposals. The company assists clients in identifying opportunities, preparing projects and bringing new materials or business initiatives into practice.