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Traditional hydropower systems require large-scale infrastructure, making them expensive and location dependent. This In-Pipe Hydropower Generation System offers an innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative that captures excess water pressure within pipelines to generate electricity. The system features multiple nozzles and a smart bypass mechanism that optimize power generation while maintaining stable water flow. It is designed to be scalable, modular, and compatible with existing municipal and industrial pipeline networks. Additionally, it can efficiently generate energy under varying flow conditions. While the system is capable of producing significantly higher power, real-world testing has demonstrated an output of up to 60 kW, helping to reduce energy costs and provide a sustainable solution for water distribution networks. The technology provider is seeking collaboration partners, including municipal and government agencies, industrial water users, agricultural and irrigation networks, and engineering and utility companies, to co-develop, test-bed, and deploy the In-Pipe Hydropower System.

An Adsorption Heat Pump (AHP) is a thermally driven heating and cooling system that operates through the physical adsorption of a refrigerant onto a solid adsorbent material. Unlike conventional vapor-compression systems that rely on mechanical energy, AHPs are powered by low-grade thermal energy sources such as waste heat, solar thermal energy, or biomass, offering a highly energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable alternative. Using environmentally safe solid adsorbents such as silica gel, zeolite, or activated carbon, and natural refrigerants like water or ammonia, the system functions through a cyclic adsorption–desorption process. During adsorption, refrigerant vapor adheres to the solid adsorbent, releasing heat for heating purposes. In the desorption phase, heat is applied to the adsorbent, releasing the refrigerant vapor, which then condenses to produce cooling. By tapping into waste or renewable heat sources, AHPs significantly reduce electricity consumption and carbon emissions, making them ideal for decentralized and off-grid applications. They are particularly effective in settings where electricity is limited or costly, or where waste heat is abundantly available. Although AHPs typically exhibit lower coefficients of performance (COP) than conventional systems and may require more installation space, their energy efficiency, sustainability, safety, and long lifespan make them a compelling choice for green and circular energy systems. This technology is available for R&D collaboration and IP licensing with industrial partners including data centers, refrigeration equipment manufacturers, and energy solution providers.

The lithium-ion battery industry has long relied on cobalt-based cathode materials such as NCM (nickel–cobalt–manganese) and NCA (nickel–cobalt–aluminum) to achieve high energy density and stable performance. However, cobalt is expensive, environmentally unsustainable, and often associated with ethical issues in mining. As global demand for batteries continues to rise, there is an urgent need for cobalt-free alternatives that offer similar or better performance at lower cost. This technology introduces a new class of cobalt-free, high-nickel layered cathode materials designed for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. With a nickel content above 90%, it achieves both high energy density and long cycle life through improved control of material composition and surface stability during synthesis. The optimized process ensures high structural integrity, stable performance, and scalability for mass production—addressing key challenges in commercializing cobalt-free, nickel-rich cathodes. This innovation offers a sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance solution that supports the battery industry’s shift toward cleaner and more responsible manufacturing. The technology owner is looking for R&D  and licensing collaborations with battery material manufacturers, EV battery producers, and energy storage system companies seeking cobalt-free and high-performance cathode solutions.

Lignin polymer composites represent a class of sustainable materials that combine eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, mechanical reinforcement, with intrinsic functional properties such as UV protection, antioxidant activity, barrier performance, and antimicrobial effects. While conventional production methods often rely on solvents or require separate lignin modification steps—leading to higher costs and loss of functionalities—this technology introduces a one-step process to efficiently produce lignin biopolymer composites by efficiently blending lignin and essential oils into a polymer. The technology works by directly dissolving lignin in essential oils and then feeding this solution, along with a biopolymer like PLA, PBS, PBAT, or PP, into a twin-screw extruder. This method ensures an even dispersion of the mixture throughout the material without the need for additional solvents or complex pre-processing. The resulting material has enhanced properties, including antimicrobial, UV-resistant, and antioxidant capabilities, as well as controlled release of active ingredients. The final materials can be manufactured into various products, including 3D printing filaments, films, or molded items. The technology owner is seeking collaborations with partners in Singapore, particularly those involved in medical materials (e.g., wound dressings), active food packaging, biodegradable agricultural films, and 3D printing materials, to co-develop innovative solutions that support a circular economy.

All-solid-state lithium batteries are emerging as the next frontier in energy storage, offering higher safety and energy density than conventional lithium-ion systems. A key challenge in their development lies in producing high-purity lithium sulfide (Li₂S)—a critical precursor for sulfide solid electrolytes such as Li₁₀GeP₂S₁₂. Conventional synthesis methods typically require high temperatures and complex purification, resulting in high costs and limited scalability. This technology presents a novel low-temperature chemical synthesis process for producing battery-grade Li₂S under mild reaction conditions (below 100 °C). Using a solution-based approach with organic solvents, surfactants, and catalysts, the process achieves precise control over Li₂S particle size (50 nm–1 µm) and crystallinity. The resulting material exhibits high purity (up to 99.5% - 99.9%), high yield (85% - 90%) and improved ionic conductivity when incorporated into solid electrolytes. The simplified synthesis eliminates post-annealing and purification steps, reducing production cost and energy use while enabling scalable mass production. There is also no need for dry-room or toxic-gas facility, drastically reducing costs for CAPEX and OPEX.  The technology owner is looking for R&D collaboration with battery manufacturers, material suppliers, and R&D institutions who are developing next-generation all-solid-state batteries.

The Integrated Smart Infrastructure Management Platform is an AI-powered software solution that functions as the digital command center for smart buildings and large-scale facilities. It connects and manages diverse IoT devices and subsystems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and energy, within a unified digital environment. Through real-time data integration, AI-driven predictive analytics, and cross-system automation, the platform enables seamless monitoring and intelligent control of infrastructure operations. It addresses key challenges such as data silos, delayed responses, high energy consumption, and inefficient maintenance, helping organizations enhance operational resilience and sustainability. Designed for complex operational environments such as campuses, data centers, hospitals, and industrial parks, the platform transforms fragmented systems into a cohesive, adaptive, and energy-efficient ecosystem that empowers facility managers to make faster, data-driven decisions. Ideal collaboration partners include property developers, public infrastructure operators, system integrators, and smart building solution providers who are seeking to localize or enhance their digital operations capabilities. 

This technology leveraged multiple advanced components to deliver an immersive, data-driven BI (Business Intelligence) dashboard for smart building management. 3D visualization and integration formed the dashboard’s intuitive interface, utilizing a photorealistic 3D-scanned building. Technologies such as laser scanning and photogrammetry were used to create the digital twin. This 3D model was then integrated with real-time IoT data using Building Information Modeling (BIM) principles, enabling visualization of sensor data directly within the digital replica of the building. An IoT sensor network and data acquisition system played a crucial role, with various sensors deployed to monitor building performance, energy usage (including non-invasive water and power monitoring), and environmental conditions. These sensors transmitted data wirelessly,  using protocols such as MQTT and LoRaWAN to an IoT platform. For data processing and storage, an edge IoT platform served as the backbone for collecting, processing, and managing large volumes of real-time sensor data. Built-in rule engines enabled data enrichment and automated alerting. Finally, immersive dashboard development frameworks were pivotal in creating interactive user experience. Web-based 3D visualization libraries rendered the building model and integrated dynamic data overlays. While BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI may have supported traditional dashboard components, custom immersive development provided a more intuitive 3D environment for navigation and data exploration.

Bioplastics have emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics, offering biodegradability and reduced carbon footprint. However, their use in high-performance applications remains limited because of inherent material weaknesses. A key challenge is their poor barrier properties, particularly against water vapour and gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. This limitation prevents bioplastics from being widely adopted in packaging applications that demand strong protective qualities, such as food products, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive electronic components. In most cases, bioplastics are restricted to low-demand items like disposable bags or cutlery, where barrier performance is not critical. This technology addresses the key challenge of poor barrier properties by introducing a plant-waste-derived additive that enhances barrier properties of bioplastics. Incorporated directly during melt processing, the additive reduces the water vapour transmission rate (WVTR), enabling bioplastics to provide effective moisture protection. Because the additive is derived from upcycling of plant waste, it reinforces the sustainability narrative while aligning with circular economy principles. This technology also functions as a drop-in solution compatible with existing manufacturing processes, allowing packaging producers to adopt the technology without costly modifications. The technology owner is interested in co-development R&D opportunities and out-licensing of the developed IP with companies developing sustainable bioplastic products with enhanced barrier properties.

The global push for sustainability is driving demand for innovative solutions to reduce waste and conserve resources. While the focus has often been on synthetic materials like plastics, millions of tons of agricultural waste remain underutilized. Instead of being landfilled or incinerated, this renewable feedstock offers a major opportunity to support a circular economy and lessen dependence on virgin resources. This technology is a proprietary, chemical-free process that converts agricultural by-products into durable, eco-friendly materials. By harnessing diverse agricultural waste streams, this process yields thin plates and modular elements that can replace conventional raw materials in applications such as roofing, flooring, furniture surfaces, and wall furnishings. Designed for circularity, these materials can be broken down and reintroduced as feedstock at the end of their lifecycle, minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency. The technology owner is actively seeking R&D co-development and out-licensing of the developed IP to companies intersted in advancing sustainable materials and scaling this circular economy solution.