Environment

Agricultural, organic and fruit-based side streams constitute approximately 85% of the total industrial food wastage. In most cases, these substantial side-streams are converted into pelletised bran for animal feeds while those not suited for consumption are disposed of through landfilling or incineration. These practices contribute significantly to carbon emissions, releasing toxins, greenhouse gases, and pollutants that are harmful to the local air quality. The technology on offer provides opportunities to repurpose agricultural and primary production side streams, as well as by-products from manufacturing and fruit-based processing through mechanical methods. The side streams are pre-treated through drying, grinding and cutting into manageable sizes prior to transforming them into a source of functional compounds to create green value-added products such as bio-composite materials, growing media, eco-friendly remedies, or sustainable packaging products. Made with natural bio-compatible and green ingredients, it can be applied to various types of side streams and can be broken down for reuse as feedstock when it no longer meets its application requirement. This technology provider is actively seeking R&D co-development and out-licensing of the developed IP to companies looking to produce and develop new products/applications using bio-composite materials derived from organic waste.

As global solar adoption grows, photovoltaic (PV) system underperformance and degradation remain key challenges, impacting energy yield and financial returns. Solar PV systems degrade over time due to factors related to manufacturing defects, environmental exposure and poor maintenance. While targeted interventions exist to mitigate specific degradation mechanisms, the primary challenge lies in accurate diagnosis. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as drone-based thermal imaging and on-site inspection, are often hardware-intensive and costly, limiting their scalability for large solar portfolios. To address these challenges, the technology owner has offered an AI-powered hardware-agnostic software platform that analyzes inverter data to identify degradation mechanisms and assess PV system health. Leveraging advanced machine-learning algorithms, the platform can evaluate degradation rate, system inefficiencies, and root causes of underperformance, providing solar asset owners with real-time insights and actionable recommendations to optimize system performance. The solution goes beyond simple diagnostics, it integrates financial modeling and power output forecasting to help users make data-driven decisions to maximize energy yield and their solar investment returns. The technology owners are actively seeking collaborations with solar operation & maintenance (O&M) providers aiming to enhance their maintenance packages with AI-driven PV health check and predictive diagnostics.

Traditional air purification methods rely on consumable filters (HEPA, carbon) that require frequent replacement or UV-C systems that consume high energy, leading to high maintenance costs and inefficiencies in long-term air quality management. Poor indoor and outdoor air quality is a major health and environmental concern, contributing to respiratory diseases, allergies, and long-term conditions i.e asthma and cardiovascular issues. This photocatalytic air purification technology offers a maintenance-free, energy-efficient solution for sustainable air quality management by integrating porous ceramic nanolayers with LED activation to effectively remove VOCs, odors, pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungal spores), and harmful gaseous pollutants like NOx and SO₂. Unlike conventional HEPA or carbon filters that require frequent replacement or UV-C systems that consume high energy, this innovation eliminates the need for consumables and intensive maintenance, reducing operational costs while delivering up to 99.99% pollutant removal efficiency. Designed for manufacturers of HVAC systems, air purifiers, and air quality solutions across healthcare, food processing, agriculture, automotive, and residential industries, this technology meets the growing demand for sustainable, cost-effective, and health-conscious solutions. Its scalability and adaptability make it an ideal choice for industries prioritizing clean air, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility, providing a future-proof alternative to traditional air purification methods. Technology owner is looking for collaborations with device manufacturers (HVAC, air purifiers, home appliances), agricultural and food storage facilities, healthcare institutions, industrial and commercial building developers for R&D, licensing, piloting or licensing.

Tradtional oil sludge treatment methods typically involve multi-stage processes, including dewatering, drying and incineration, which are energy intensive, costly and inefficient in recovering valuable hydrocarbons. These conventional methods struggle with high oil/ water content sludge, requiring excessive pre-treatment. High operational costs, and environmental concerns.  The multi-layer spiral thermal pyrolysis desorption system addresses these challenges by eliminating the need for pre-drying, efficiently processing sludge with varying compositions, and optimizing hydrocarbon recovery. The technology is particularly valuable to oil refineries, petrochemical plants, tank cleaning operators and palm oil processing industries, enabling them to enhance resource recovery, reduce waste disposal costs, and company with environmental regulations. The oil content upon pyrolysis is between 0.3% - 2%.  The technology owner is looking for collaborations with oil field customers, hazardous waste centers, and wastewater treatment plants for R&D collaboration, test bedding, licensing or IP acquisition. 

The accelerated growth of electronic waste (e-waste) is s driven by the expanding demand for electrical and electronic equipment, fuelled by industrial revolution and digital transformation.  Current industrial practices for extracting gold from e-waste and mining ores heavily rely on highly toxic cyanide-based lixiviant or highly corrosive aqua regia. These hazardous substances pose fatal hazards to involved personnel and contribute significantly to environmental pollution. Additionally, these methods suffer from inefficiencies, such as low extraction yields and poor selectivity, which lead to the co-leaching of other toxic heavy metals, including copper, nickel, and tin. To address these challenges, the technology provider has developed and patented an innovative lixiviant that is facile, cost-effective, highly selective, safer, and efficient. This proprietary lixiviant offers exceptional gold extraction efficiency (up to 96%) and high output (≥3,000 ppm) while using less toxic alternatives to cyanide. With a low concentration of cyanide substitutes (<1,900 ppm), it operates optimally at 60°C in an alkaline environment. By generating less toxic waste and creating a healthier workplace, this technology enables companies to enhance their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals by integrating social and environmental considerations into their operations. The technology has undergone extensive pilot-scale evaluations with multiple companies. Since April 2023, it has been adopted by nine industry partners, demonstrating its effectiveness and practicality. The technology provider is actively seeking industry partners to test-bed the lixiviant and is open to license the technology to interested partners.

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. 

Fungal-like Adhesive Materials (FLAM) represent an innovative family of materials inspired by the cell walls of fungus-like oomycetes. FLAMs are engineered by organizing the two most abundant and widely available natural molecules in their native configuration, resulting in a material that is lightweight, durable, and highly cost-effective. This groundbreaking composite is fully biodegradable, eliminating the need for organic solvents or synthetic materials, making it an eco-friendly alternative. FLAM can be locally produced as part of natural ecological cycles, contributing to sustainable manufacturing and ensuring long-term resource security for industries. In addition to its sustainability benefits, FLAM’s versatility allows it to be easily molded or processed with traditional manufacturing techniques, opening the door to a wide range of applications across various industries. This technology has been locally produced in Singapore as a by-product of waste management. The technology owner is looking for collaboration in test-bedding. FLAM can replace the use of plastic and wood in many applications. 

The rise in plastic pollution globally is driving a critical need for sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic in packaging. Traditional plastic-based packaging materials contribute significantly to environmental degradation, as they are non-biodegradable and create long-lasting waste. This technology offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution through a fully biodegradable coating for paper packaging. The coating enhances the barrier properties of paper, enabling it to resist water, grease, and oxygen, making it an ideal replacement for single-use plastic in applications such as packaging and food containers. Not only does the coating maintain recyclability and biodegradability, but it is also compatible with existing manufacturing equipment and can be applied either before or after printing, minimising disruption to current production processes. The technology owner is interested to work on joint R&D opportunities with packaging companies and businesses focused on sustainable solutions for consumer goods.

The use of traditional industrial adhesives faces persistent challenges, including VOC emissions, material waste, process bottlenecks, high energy consumption, and slow product iteration. These issues are leading to heightened regulatory scrutiny from environmental agencies and increasing demands for energy conservation and emission reduction. Furthermore, traditional adhesives manufactures do not meet the automotive and electronics industries' need for rapid product iterations. This microcapsule-based encapsulation technology (µCaps) addresses these challenges by enabling intelligent encapsulation and precise controlled release of adhesive components while minimizing environmental impact. Built on pioneering "Accurate Architecting Technology at the Micro- and Nano Interface" and a high-throughput µCaps screening and synthesis platform, this technology facilitates controlled, on-demand release and customizable core material functions in adhesives. It provides significant customization and operational flexibility while producing adhesives with lower VOC content, resulting in improved eco-friendliness, enhanced adhesion, and energy-saving properties. With precise control over the micro- and nanostructures of adhesive components, this technology is ideal for high-value applications in the automotive, electronics, and aerospace sectors. The technology owner positions itself as an innovative solution provider in the industrial adhesives sector, offering a range of µCaps to customers. They are seeking collaborations through joint R&D projects with adhesive manufacturers and companies in industries such as automotive, electronics, and aerospace. The focus is on those looking to penetrate the high-value-added industrial adhesives market, co-developing innovative products and applications that fully leverage this technology's potential.