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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.

Globally, the packaging industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, particularly with the impending implementation of regulations in Europe which requires all packaging to be recyclable or biodegradable by 2025. Traditional packaging materials, often derived from petroleum-based plastics, contribute significantly to environmental pollution, creating waste that takes decades to degrade. Moreover, in industries such as agriculture and food logistics, packaging is often not optimised for moisture resistance, leading to increased spoilage and product damage during transport and storage. This eco-friendly packaging technology, made from natural rubber latex, is fully biodegradable while retaining its cushioning and protective capabilities. Its moisture-resistant properties make it particularly ideal for fresh produce, offering reliable protection throughout transportation and storage. Designed for businesses in the fresh produce sector—such as farmers, packers, and exporters—this sustainable packaging solution meets strict environmental standards while minimizing fruit waste. By providing superior protection, it helps businesses reduce spoilage and product loss, ensuring that goods arrive in optimal condition. The technology owner is looking to collaborate with partners in the packaging, logistics, and agricultural industries to co-develop, testbed and implement this sustainable packaging solution across various sectors.

Graphene-based antibacterial composite materials are a class of materials that combine graphene's unique properties with antibacterial agents to create surfaces or textiles that can effectively kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. With its inherent antibacterial properties, graphene’s large surface area and high conductivity makes it an ideal carrier for functional molecules that exhibit antibacterial properties naturally. The technology on offer is a proprietary process to prepare and application of a green and multifunctional graphene-based antibacterial composite material for textiles. These materials can be applied to various textile materials and products, possessing antibacterial, antiviral, and deodorizing properties. Featuring high efficiency (99%), broad-spectrum coverage, non-toxicity, functionalised textiles can be used in healthcare and consumer products for long-lasting and multifunctional antibacterial properties. It is non-leaching and more eco-friendly compared to traditional chemical antibacterial products. This technology can endow textile products with antibacterial, antiviral, and deodorizing properties, enhancing the added value of traditional textile materials for safe and non-toxic antibacterial performance. The technology owner is interested in joint R&D projects with companies looking to incorporate this graphene-based antibacterial composite and develop new eco-friendly and multifunctional antibacterial textile products.  

A self-sustaining, compact IoT sensor hub, has been developed to solve a critical challenge faced by industries requiring real-time monitoring in remote, hard-to-reach locations. Traditional sensor systems often require extensive wiring, regular maintenance, and external power sources, making them costly and inefficient for long-term deployment. This data logger/transmitter addresses these challenges with its self-sustaining solar-recharging battery system, which powers industrial sensors (4-20mA, Modbus, I2C, Pulse) and enables continuous data monitoring without the need for frequent maintenance or battery replacement. With cellular connectivity options (LTE-M, NB-IoT, GSM) and GPS positioning, the device supports real-time data transmission from sensors, allowing industries such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, oil and gas, and infrastructure to monitor conditions like pressure, temperature, humidity, and flow rates from anywhere. Its rugged design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments, reducing the risk of equipment failure and costly downtime. This plug-and-play solution is easy to deploy, making it an attractive option for industries seeking low-maintenance, cost-effective, long-term monitoring systems. The device is designed to optimize resource management, ensure operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making through continuous, reliable data collection. It is ideal for industries with remote operations or those requiring constant monitoring in challenging conditions. The technology owner is seeking collaboration with system integrators specialising in automation, telemetry, and remote data acquisition.

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, and its production generates significant volumes of waste, including spent tea leaves. Like most organic agricultural waste, tea waste often ends up in landfills or incineration, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. This technology has been developed to address the pressing challenge of agricultural waste disposal and the environmental impact of non-biodegradable materials through a patented process that upcycles tea waste into biodegradable alternatives. By utilizing advanced plant extraction and biosynthesis techniques, this technology transforms agricultural waste into versatile materials that serve as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional timber and plastics. The resulting materials are not only durable but also fully biodegradable, offering a sustainable solution for industries such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging, construction materials, and furniture production. This innovation contributes to a circular economy by reducing waste at the source and encouraging the use of renewable resources.  The technology owner is interested to work with companies in the packaging and furniture sectors on joint R&D projects to develop new products using these biodegradable materials, ultimately reducing the environmental footprint of these industries.

Controlling the spread of pathogens is crucial in high-traffic areas and healthcare environments. This can be achieved through environmental control methods like sanitising surfaces to prevent diseases from spreading through contaminated surfaces. However, it is labour intensive and impractical to sanitise all surfaces continuously. Antimicrobial coating is an effective way to retard the spread of pathogens on surfaces by inactivating bacteria, viruses and fungi when they contaminate a surface. Despite being commercially available, the cost and durability of the anti-microbial coating technology can still be further improved. Common commercial coatings that are available to consumers have a gradually diminishing antimicrobial strength and mostly only last a few months. It is also difficult for some coatings to adhere onto slippery surfaces like plastics. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a cost-effective process to fabricate more durable, high performance antimicrobial coatings on different materials, including glass and plastic. They are seeking industry partners interested to co-develop, scale up and commercialise this coating for various applications.

The formalin test kit is a paper-based device suitable for detection of formalin contamination in paints, coating material such as pressed wood and plywood, fresh food such as meat, vegetables and fruits with 99.9% sensitivity & specificity, ensuring accurate results without interference. The test kit is quick and easy to use, with rapid results making it accessible for general use. The tech provider is looking for licensee to license the technology.