Bronkhorst is a partner in the PHANTOM project, a European initiative focused on developing advanced photonic technologies for gas sensing. Together with other project partners, Bronkhorst contributes to innovative solutions that support accurate gas measurement across a wide range of applications.
Building blocks of the PHANTOM platform
Supported by the European Union
The PHANTOM project is financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (EFRO) under the East Netherlands 2021–2027 program.
From photonics to practical gas sensing
By combining lasers, photonic spirals and gas cells as building blocks, the project creates a flexible platform that can be configured for different gas measurement applications. The technology is being demonstrated in sectors such as agriculture, fruit storage, green energy and industry.
The platform enables accurate measurement of gases including NH₃, CH₄, CO₂ and H₂, as well as trace gases such as ethylene. This supports improved process control, better product quality monitoring and more sustainable operations.
Bronkhorst contributes to the development of reliable gas sensing technologies and their practical application in real-world environments.
Targeted results
The project aims to:
- Apply the gas sensing platform in:
➔ Agriculture and livestock farming: NH₃, CO₂, HCN, CH₄
➔ Green energy and combustion: H₂, NH₃, CH₄, NO₂, CO₂
➔ Fruit storage: MCP (C₄H₆), CO₂, C₂H₄
➔ Industry: CH₄, CO₂, H₂O - Develop measurement algorithms, detectors and control systems to support these applications.
- Develop new laser sources and integrate existing laser technologies into the platform for a wide range of gas sensing applications.
- Develop a photonic spiral on the AlOx platform, providing an optical path length of more than one meter within a footprint of only a few mm².
- Integrate gas cells into the gas sensing platform.
- Create a web portal that provides a clear overview of the platform's capabilities and application opportunities.
- Strengthen the photonics and gas sensing ecosystem in the eastern Netherlands.
The consortium
The PHANTOM consortium brings together universities, research institutes, technology developers and industrial partners. By combining complementary expertise, the partners work together to develop innovative photonic gas sensing solutions for real-world applications.
Associated partners
The associated partners support the PHANTOM project with valuable industry knowledge, application insights and market perspectives. Their contribution helps ensure that the developed technologies address real-world needs and future challenges.