Decarbonisation

The leather industry faces increasing challenges due to its high environmental impact and ethical concerns. Traditional leather production drives deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution, while the tanning process involves toxic chemicals. Synthetic alternatives, often made from PU or PVC, contribute to microplastic pollution and long-term waste. As industries seek sustainable and ethical alternatives, the demand for eco-friendly materials is rising.  This innovation introduces mycelium-based leather, a biodegradable, non-toxic, and low-carbon alternative. Cultivated using agricultural waste as a substrate, it eliminates the need for livestock farming, excessive water use, and harmful chemicals. The result is a high-performance material that mimics the look, feel, and durability of traditional leather while being sustainable and scalable.  Ideal for fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery industries, this technology meets the growing demand for eco-friendly and ethical materials. With customizable properties and scalable production, it offers a viable alternative for brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality or aesthetics.  The technology owner is looking for R&D collaborations and test-bedding partners to develop new products. 

Manufacturing plants constantly seek opportunities to save energy, reduce cost, and be more environmentally sustainable. However, achieving these goals is complex often requires heavy expenditure in the form of hiring teams of experienced engineers, who then perform cost-reduction tasks manually - this method is time-consuming, costly, and prone to inaccuracies due to the complexity of manufacturing operations. This technology offer provides an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered software platform with co-pilot system that monitors and optimise energy consumption, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and operational expenditures (OPEX) in real-time. The AI co-pilot builds a virtual cognitive model (digital twin) of a physical asset, e.g. a manufacturing plant or a piece of machinery. Simulations are carried out on the model to predict operational inefficiency i.e. high energy usage, equipment breakdown, etc, and improvement opportunities. Upon detection of inefficiencies, the AI co-pilot will suggest the best operating parameters to resolve the inefficiency. The technology owner is looking for manufacturing plants in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors to adopt the technology and to collaborate with machinery owners in the chemical and process industries, as well as original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and digitisation/digital transformation companies on co-development projects.

This technology provides a modular and scalable battery energy storage system, designed to optimize power usage in construction, industrial, and commercial applications. The system integrates Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery technology, for the benefits on high energy efficiency, extended lifespan, and enhanced safety. The battery solution includes solar panel integration and pairing, allowing clean energy charging during the day whilst reducing grid dependence and usage of diesel generators. It addresses the challenge of unreliable and inefficient on-site power sources, replacing fuel-based systems with a clean, quieter, and a more cost-effective alternative. The system also supports remote monitoring via IoT, enabling real-time energy management, predictive maintenance, and optimized performance. This solution is ideal for construction companies, energy providers, and industrial facilities looking to enhance sustainability, cost savings, and operational efficiency especially in places were noise and space is a concern.

Industries involved in dehydration processes often face significant challenges, including high energy consumption, excessive water usage, and limited capacity to recover waste heat efficiently. These inefficiencies lead to increased operational costs, wasted resources, and a substantial environmental footprint, including higher carbon emissions and water wastage.  This technology offers an innovative solution to these challenges by utilizing specially engineered membranes to condense water vapor from hot and humid air or gas streams. This process not only produces high-quality liquid water for reuse but also dehumidifies and cools the gas stream, which can be recirculated to absorb low-grade heat for further material dehydration. By integrating membrane condensers into industrial operations, companies can improve energy and water efficiency, recover valuable resources, reduce cooling water needs, and minimize emissions and environmental impact. With applications spanning HVAC, food drying, ingredient concentration, desalination, and wastewater treatment, this versatile technology enables industries to lower costs while achieving more sustainable and eco-friendly operations.  The tech owner seeks industrial partners for test-bedding and potential adoption of their proprietary technology, particularly in sectors like F&B, laundry, commercial buildings, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, wastewater treatment, or any industries using water-cooling or air-drying processes. 

The cement industry faces significant challenges, including durability issues, high CO₂ emissions (up to 8% of global emissions), and costly maintenance, particularly in harsh environments like marine and industrial settings. Infrastructure in such conditions suffers a 20-40% reduction in service life, contributing to over $100 billion in annual global repair costs. Addressing these issues, a nanotechnology platform has been developed to create next-generation green cements. These cements utilize nano-engineering and low-energy geo-engineering, converting waste and low-value materials into sustainable, high-performance solutions.  Products:  Type A: Geopolymeric Mortar for Repair and Protection  Crack repair, surface protection and insulation panels. High compressive strength, 2x lifespan of traditional cement, fire resistant and impermeable to water/chemicals. Type B: Eco-cement Marine ecosystems, precast blocks and reef regeneration. High compressive strength, marine compatible and captures CO2. Both cements are VOC free, recyclable, and suitable for extreme environments. Next-gen developments include lightweight, CO2-capturing, and sensor integrated materials, advancing sustainable construction.  The technology owner is seeking collaboration opportunities with cement manufacturers for co-pilot testing, R&D co-development, or technology licensing partnerships, aiming to revolutionize the cement industry through innovative, sustainable solutions.  

To achieve carbon neutrality, the global expansion of renewable power is essential, but its intermittent nature makes long-duration energy storage (LDES) crucial for stabilizing power generation. Current solutions, such as Li-ion batteries, face significant challenges including safety risks, resource scarcity, and recycling issues, highlighting the need for safer, reliable, and eco-friendly alternatives. Sulphur flow batteries offer a promising solution by using low-cost, earth-abundant materials and storing energy in non-flammable, water-based electrolytes. The battery cost is estimated to be 1/2 of Li-ion and 1/4 of vanadium flow batteries. However, traditional designs suffered from short lifespans and low energy efficiency due to polysulfide crossover and slow reaction kinetics, limiting their commercial viability. The technology owner has developed a breakthrough solution to addresses these challenges. This intrinsically safe, cost-effective, and eco-friendly battery features a proprietary membrane, 20 times cheaper and more selective than commercial Nafion, eliminating polysulfide crossover and improving energy efficiency. Advanced catalysts further enhance reaction rates, resulting in a projected lifespan of over 15 years - double that of Li-ion batteries. Successful pilot production using large-scale roll-to-roll manufacturing has led to the world's first commercial sulphur flow battery with an industrial-grade lifespan. The system charges during off-peak hours and discharges during peak demand, reducing electricity costs by up to 70%. The technology owner is seeking partners to integrate this battery into industrial test-bed sites, including renewable power generation, EV charging stations, and data centres. They are also interested in co-developing energy storage ecosystems in Singapore and establishing supply chain partnerships.

Maritime carbon emissions are a significant contributor global climate change. The maritime industry faces increasing pressure to comply with stringent carbon emissions regulations from entities like the European Union (EU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Traditional compliance methods are often manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors, leading to increased operational costs and the risk of hefty non-compliance penalties. This technology is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform that automates data collection, emissions calculation, and regulatory reporting for maritime carbon compliance. Seamlessly integrating with existing vessel data systems, it utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to provide real-time tracking of carbon emissions and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) performance across entire fleets. The AI-platform also automates the parsing and extraction of data from various document formats using cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies, adapting to unstructured and semi-structured data without the need for predefined templates. The technology owner is interested to work with Singapore companies in the maritime sector to testbed the technology and support activities on effective carbon footprint management. The team is also seeking co-development projects on the proprietary AI platform for automated document processing and data extraction across various industries.

With rising concerns over environmental pollution and energy shortages, it is crucial to explore alternative green energy sources. Hydrogen stands out as a promising option, especially its use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. PEM fuel cells offer high efficiency, durability, and pollution-free operation, making them ideal for transport applications and stationary on-site power generation. However, despite their advantages, PEM fuel cells face challenges, including scaling multi-stack systems for large applications, optimising the performance control systems to maintain efficiency, and improving affordability and long-term durability for widespread adoption. To address the challenges and meet high-power demands, the technology owner has designed a patented multi-stack PEM fuel cell system after more than a decade of iterative development. This highly optimized air-cooled system features patented innovations in stack design, optimised assembly processes, and an advanced performance boost control system. The system delivers 2-3 times higher energy density compared to lithium batteries and allows rapid refuelling in just a few minutes. These qualities make it ideal for applications where a lightweight, efficient, and clean energy source is essential, such as drones, telecommunications, and remote power supplies, as well as environments sensitive to air pollution. The technology owner is seeking collaboration with industrial partners, particularly companies interested in manufacturing fuel cells, developing fuel cell systems, creating customised fuel cell applications, or engaging in joint R&D for fuel cell system innovation.

Cooking oil waste has become a significant environmental problem in recent years. Improper disposal of used cooking oil and fried food scraps can lead to pollution of water sources and the release of harmful greenhouse gases. When poured down into drains, it travels through sewage systems to rivers and oceans, disrupting ecosystems, clogging water treatment plant filters, and complicating water purification processes. Additionally, there are higher costs associated with waste disposal in volume-based plastic garbage bags which are also not environmentally friendly. This technology addresses the above pain points by offering a sustainable solution that recycles discarded fried food scraps into high valued biodiesel raw material, preventing water pollution and sewage pipe blockage when discarded without appropriate measures. This innovation addresses a critical market need by providing a greener alternative to conventional disposal methods, reducing waste disposal costs and the production of high valued biodiesel as an end point.  The technology owner is seeking collaborations with companies in the fields of waste management and biodiesel production for test-bedding and research & development projects aimed at recycling fried food scraps into biodiesel.