Zeta Potential Innovation Award by Anton Paar
Win Cutting-Edge Analytical Instruments
Ready to take your research to the next level with state-of-the-art analytical instruments? The Zeta Potential Innovation Award gives you the opportunity to win a Litesizer DLS 701 with revolutionary cmPALS technology, or a SurPASS 3 for surface zeta potential analysis.
To enter, tell us how these instruments could transform your research. Submit a one-page A4 application outlining your project and explaining how this technology would support your work, solve specific challenges, or enable new opportunities.
The call for applications closes March 31, 2026
How the Zeta Potential Innovation Award works
From submission to final presentation, we guide you through each step of the award program to ensure fair evaluation and maximum impact for your research.
Choose your instrument
Select either the Litesizer DLS with cmPALS technology for nanoparticles and emulsions applications, or the SurPASS 3 for zeta potential measurements of macroscopic surfaces. Each instrument offers unique advantages for different research applications.
Submit your vision
Describe your research project in one A4 page. Explain how the instrument would impact your research, detailing the specific benefits you expect from the unique cmPALS technology or the advanced surface analysis capabilities.
Expert evaluation
A panel of leading scientists will assess all submissions based on scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact – ensuring fair and comprehensive evaluation of each application proposal.
Innovation showcase
Two winners – one for each instrument – will present their projects in front of the scientific community during a high-profile online webinar. Your innovative research could also become a featured Anton Paar Success Story, inspiring other scientists around the world.
Your prize: Advanced analytical instruments
Litesizer DLS 701 with cmPALS technology
This advanced system provides the most sensitive and precise zeta potential measurements available, enabling the analysis of even the most challenging samples with unprecedented accuracy. The continuously monitored phase analysis light scattering (cmPALS) technology eliminates common interferences and delivers reliable results across a wide range of sample types – from proteins to nanoparticles – making it an invaluable addition to any research laboratory focused on particle characterization and stability studies.
SurPASS 3 surface zeta potential analyzer
The gold standard in surface zeta potential analysis, SurPASS 3 offers unrivaled capabilities for characterizing the surface properties of solid materials, membranes, and coatings. Using advanced streaming potential measurement technology, it provides precise zeta potential data for understanding surface interactions, adhesion phenomena, and material compatibility. Its versatility and accuracy make it indispensable for researchers in materials science, membrane technology, and surface engineering applications.
