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Facing the dual challenge of high energy consumption and the need for effective air purification in urban environments, this solution optimizes air filtration in HVAC systems. By employing advanced sound wave technology, the specialized emitter agglomerates fine airborne particles, making them easier to capture and significantly reducing the pressure drop across air handling units. This method not only lowers energy usage but also extends filter lifespan, cutting operational costs and maintenance needs. Ideal for building operators and industries that prioritize energy efficiency and superior indoor air quality, such as commercial real estate, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities, this system meets stringent G4 filtration standards and achieves performance levels equivalent to MERV 13 and MERV 14 filters.  The technology presents a cost-effective solution that significantly enhances HVAC performance and air quality, positioning itself as a sustainable investment for facilities dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and environmental health. It improves motor energy consumption by up to 45%, while also enhancing air quality and reducing operational costs in HVAC systems. The technology owner is actively seeking collaboration partners for research and development, as well as opportunities for test-bedding within the HVAC systems field to enhance indoor air quality. Patented Emitters: Positioned along the edges of the system’s frame, these emitters work in tandem with the filter core to reduce pressure drop and enhance filtration efficiency. By altering the path of particulate matter (PM) using sound waves, the system requires less fan power to deliver the same volume of clean air, resulting in significant energy savings. Filter Media: High-quality synthetic media designed with environmental sustainability in mind. Efficiency: G4-rated performance, with MERV 13/14 efficiency validated through rigorous testing. Healthcare: Ensure sterile environments with advanced air purification and energy Saving capabilities Entertainment, Hospitality, and Education: Reduce energy consumption and improve air quality for public spaces. Construction and Real Estate: Improved HVAC performance in commercial buildings. Data Centre: Demanding Eco-energy solutions to enhance CRAC, Fan Wall, HVAC system energy reduction. Manufacturing: Efficient air filtration in industrial settings. The global market for advanced air filtration systems is robust, valued at approximately USD 4 billion and experiencing rapid growth. These systems enhance filtration efficiency by 50% and reduce pressure drops by up to 70%, significantly improving HVAC performance and energy savings. They also allow fan motors to lower energy consumption by up to 50%, maintaining optimal air quality. With an 80% increase in filtration efficiency, these technologies effectively capture more airborne pollutants, offering superior air purification compared to similar market solutions.  This advanced air filtration technology significantly outperforms traditional systems by utilizing sonic vibration to extend the travel distance of airborne particles, enhancing their capture by filter fibres for a 50% boost in filtration efficiency. Additionally, it reduces pressure drops across air handling units, enabling up to 50% energy savings and lowering operational costs while supporting sustainability goals. The UVP lies in its patented sound wave technology that uniquely alters the path of particulate matter, delivering unmatched performance and energy efficiency. This makes the system versatile for use in diverse settings like hospitals, data centres, and commercial buildings. energy saving, hvac, air quality, esg, green building, air filtration, carbon emission, filtration Environment, Clean Air & Water, Filter Membrane & Absorption Material, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

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.  This mycelium-based leather is engineered for strength, flexibility, and durability, making it a high-performance alternative to traditional leather. It resists tearing, stretching, and abrasion, ensuring longevity even under frequent use. The material remains crack-free and flexible over time, making it suitable for applications requiring both durability and comfort.  Its colorfastness properties ensure that the material retains its color and texture, even after washing, exposure to sweat, and prolonged wear. It is resistant to staining and fading, maintaining a premium appearance over time.  From a sustainability and safety perspective, this leather is free from harmful chemicals and has natural insulating properties, making it suitable for various applications. It is also fully biodegradable, decomposing naturally within a short period, unlike synthetic leather, which contributes to long-term plastic waste.  With a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional leather, this innovation provides an eco-friendly and scalable solution for industries seeking high-quality, sustainable materials without compromising on performance or aesthetics.  This mycelium-based leather technology can be deployed across multiple industries that require durable, flexible, and sustainable materials.  Fashion & Accessories  Footwear, handbags, wallets, small leather goods, apparels  Automotive & Transportation  Car seat upholstery, steering wheel, dashboard covering, seat interiors Consumer Electronics  Smartphone cases. smartwatch straps. laptop sleeves and accessories  Furniture & Interior Design  Upholstery for chairs and sofas  Luxury Goods & Packaging  Branded accessories for premium products  The global leather goods market is projected to reach USD 470 billion by 2025, with a 7% CAGR, while the leather alternatives market is valued at USD 150 billion. The mycelium leather market is expected to grow from USD 106 million to USD 5.6 billion by 2028-2030, signaling strong industry adoption.  Sustainable & Circular – Biodegradable, plastic-free, and low-carbon, offering a cleaner alternative to animal and synthetic leather.  Regulatory & Consumer Shift – EU and US restrictions on animal and PU/PVC-based leather are driving demand for ethical, low-carbon materials.  High Performance & Cost-Effective – Matches traditional leather in durability and aesthetics, with a lower environmental impact and scalable production. Expanding Adoption – Growing investment in bio-materials across fashion, luxury, automotive, and furniture industries, creating B2B collaboration opportunities.  Key Advantages Over Animal Leather  Sustainable Production – No livestock farming, reducing land use by 100x, water consumption by 90%, and carbon emissions by 42%.  Chemical-Free Tanning – No toxic chromium or heavy metals, preventing water pollution.  Ethical & Cruelty-Free – No animal slaughter, aligning with the demand for ethical and sustainable fashion.  Key Advantages Over Synthetic Leather (PU/PVC)  Plastic-Free & Biodegradable – Fully biodegrades within 90 days (ISO 14855-1), unlike PU/PVC, which contributes to microplastic pollution.  Lower Carbon Footprint – Made from upcycled agricultural waste instead of fossil fuel-based materials.  Non-Toxic & Safe – Free from harmful solvents and chemicals, ensuring safer consumer use.  Why Mycelium Leather?  Scalable & Customizable – Easily grown and processed, with adjustable thickness, texture, and color.  Durable & High-Performance – Matches animal leather in strength, flexibility, and longevity, without cracking or peeling.  mycelium leather, sustainable alternative, animal-free, ethical fashion, vegan leather, next-gen textiles Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Living, Low Carbon Economy

With increasing discoveries of new pollutants being detrimental to human health and the environment, there have been an increasing scrutiny of air pollution, industrial emission and air quality through tighter government regulations. With the increasing importance to detect different combination of analyte concentrations within an area, there is a growing demand for electronic olfactory system. Laboratory multi-analyte analysis method, like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS), provide high accuracy and selectivity but is time consuming, complex and not portable. Comparatively, industrial gas sensors, like micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), are portable and simple but lack the selectivity of chemical substances and do not operate in real-time. The technology owner has leveraged on Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS) with a proprietary odour analysis system built on extensive experimental data to develop a compact, lightweight spectrometer for real-time multi-analyte analysis.  While this system may not fully match the performance of laboratory-grade mass spectrometry, it offers higher accuracy and selectivity than industrial gas sensors, enabling continuous, non-invasive analysis on the go. Notably, it excels in ammonia detection by achieving highly sensitive measurements ranging from sub-ppb to several hundred ppb. The technology owner is currently seeking industrial collaborators looking to explore digital olfaction devices for multi-analyte analysis application, particularly for ammonia-based detection, which leverages on the technology’s high selectivity and sensitivity. The device solution utilises FAIMS (Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry), which separate individual gas molecules via ionisation and specialised electric field and identifies them via electrical signals. Previously limited to only specialised environments, the technology owner has leveraged on proprietary algorithm of data analysis to develop a deployable device for broader usability. The key features include: High sensitivity and selectivity Battery powered for portability to deploy device (as an IoT) on site Compact formfactor (~3kg) with current prototype being 120mm (H) × 220mm (W) × 160mm (D) User friendly with no in-depth technical expertise required Real-time multi-gas analysis for quick and actionable insights, such as pattern recognition, early hazard detection and predictive maintenance Continuous, non-invasive sample delivery design using integrated pump design for contactless analysis Provision of cloud data transmission, computing and visualisation for horizontal usage across various application Easier maintenance due to fewer consumables and ease of replacement With the capability of deployable laboratory multi-analyte detection and analysis, the technology solution is designed to enable various odour-centric application across different industries such as: Environmental Monitoring for Safety and Health: Monitoring and mapping of ambient air pollutants, fire hazard monitoring and prediction, cleanroom contamination and visualisation, and odour monitoring in confined environments (e.g. cabin air, tunnel) Gas/Solvent-based Industrial & Manufacturing Processing: Monitoring, leak detection and mapping (e.g. for ammonia energy source), odour detection and control, and solvent analysis and contamination evaluation Food & Beverages: Maintenance of food hygiene, freshness evaluation and control, authenticity assessment of products, and contamination detection and mapping Logistics: Monitoring of perishables, and packaging defect detection Healthcare and Wellness: Non-invasive bio-gas analysis for disease diagnostics, management of chronic conditions, and effectiveness testing Agriculture: Quality assessment of produce, and predictive maintenance of optimal growth conditions The global electronic nose (e-nose) market is expected to be valued at US$972 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$1,617 million by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.7% during the forecast period. Across application segments within the global e-nose market, medical application is projected to be the largest market share in 2029 of US$665 million while environmental monitoring application is expected to exhibit the largest CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029. The technology solution is designed to leverage the advantages of FAIMS and MEMS technology to develop the odour sensor system capable of high sensitivity and selectivity while being compact, portable and user friendly. With the continuous real-time multi-gas analysis on site, the system has the capability to provide AI based analytics, such as odour profiling and predictive maintenance, for quick insightful decision-making. This technology will provide the future integration to a non-invasive IoT device across various use-cases, from potentially detecting new hazardous odours for public safety to disease diagnostics via breath analysis. Real-Time Spectrometry, MEMS, Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS), Air Quality, Ammonia Monitoring and Detection, Process Monitoring, Bio-gas Diagnostics, Food Inspection, Chemical Substance Detection, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Leak Detection Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Green Building, Indoor Environment Quality, Infocomm, Smart Cities, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

With increasing regulatory pressure to reduce synthetic agrochemicals and growing consumer demand for pesticide free and longer lasting produce, there is a gap in the agriculture industry for a robust solution. The technology featured is a proprietary bioflavonoid blend, a key bio-active agent formulated into two unique solutions that can be applied across the entire food supply chain—from farm to table. These organic solutions are designed to enhance agricultural productivity while extending the shelf life of fresh produce. Benefits include: Nutrient Optimization – Rapidly addresses deficiencies, ensuring crops reach their full potential Soil Regeneration – Stimulates beneficial soil biology, enhancing long-term fertility Accelerated Early Growth – Strengthens root development and speeds up early-stage crop growth Harvest Efficiency – Enhances flowering, improves bud retention, and promotes even ripening, reducing labor and processing costs Organic Growth Enhancer This formulation works by activating the plant’s natural nutrient cycling mechanisms, which results in  Nutrient Optimization – Rapidly addresses deficiencies, ensuring crops reach their full potential Soil Regeneration – Stimulates beneficial soil biology, enhancing long-term fertility Accelerated Early Growth – Strengthens root development and speeds up early-stage crop growth Harvest Efficiency – Enhances flowering, improves bud retention, and promotes even ripening, reducing labor and processing costs Based on the various applications in farms, this growth enhancer has resulted in: Up to 20% increase in leaf BRIX measurements Up to 38% improvement in Crop Yield Up to 20% improvement in Soil Biology Up to 42% increase in Fruit Sets Up to 40% increase in Yeast Assimilated Nitrogren (Grapes) Up to 20% increase seen across Total Phenolics Up to 11% increase in Digestible Protein (Wheat) Up to 46% increase in Fat Content (Soy beans) Up to 21% increase in Marketable Cartons (Citrus) Organic Shelf Life Enhancer Fresh produce often spoils due to microbial growth, enzymatic activity, and moisture loss. This formulation is a powerful blend of botanical extracts that extends the freshness of fruits and vegetables naturally by: Inhibiting Microbial Growth – Reduces spoilage by preventing bacteria and mold from proliferating Slowing Oxidation & Decay – Bioflavonoids help delay enzymatic degradation, keeping produce firm and fresh This Organic Growth Enhancer has shown great potential in a wide range of farming systems and crops. Conventional Farms – Enhances nutrient absorption and yield in large-scale farming operations Vertical & Hydroponic Farms – Optimizes plant health in soil-less and controlled environments Diverse Crop Compatibility – Proven effectiveness in leafy greens, berries, cherries, sugarcane, rice, vineyards, cotton, and more This Organic Shelf Life Enhancer also has the potential to be applied along the post-harvest supply chain. Post-Harvest Treatment – Applied immediately after harvest to maintain quality and extend storage life Produce Processors – Reduces spoilage during handling, packaging, and transportation Retail & Grocery Stores – Keeps fruits and vegetables fresher for longer on store shelves The global agricultural biostimulants market is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand for sustainable farming solutions. Similarly, the fresh produce shelf-life extension market is expected to grow rapidly, with food waste reduction initiatives fueling demand for natural preservation technologies. Given the widespread use across farms, food processors, and retailers, our solutions tap into two high-growth and high-impact industries. This technology has shown significant effect on the health of plants and soils. Key differentiators include: Certified Organic and 100% free of synthetic chemicals Providing an effective solution along the entire value chain from pre- to post-harvest Trialed on a variety of different soil-grown crops   crop yield enhancer, agriculture, organic, hydroponic, shelf life enhancer Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Foods, Quality & Safety, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Food Security

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. These eco-friendly bio-composite materials have the following features: Formulated with bio-constituents, ensuring an environment-friendly green material Pelletised material options that provide adaptability, flexibility and versatility in application and product fabrication methods Designed for recyclability and reuse, contributing to resource efficiency, energy conservation, and circular economy Compostable and bio-degradable properties Anti-mold and anti-fungus functional benefits Customizable formulations tailored to different side stream sources (e.g., coffee grounds, fibrous fruits, rice stalks) and applications - possible for heterogenous side stream sources  Potential applications of this technology include (but are not limited to): Sustainable rigid or flexible packaging for consumers and personal care Eco-friendly alternatives to leather Agricultural uses such as hydroponic foams and plant pots Personal care consumables alternatives such as sponges and loofahs Household products such as tablewares, cutleries, stationeries Pet products, such as pet toys and accessories Fully customisable bio-based material derived from renewable sources Offers a green technology and inherently recyclable and/or compostable for a circular economy Scalable and cost-efficient production of new products with side stream as feedstock Sustainability, Waste Valorisation, Green Products, Green Materials, Bio-Composite, Upcycling, Side Streams, agriculture, circular economy, eco-friendly Materials, Composites, Bio Materials, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Circular Economy

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 Multi-Layer Spiral Indirect Thermal Pyrolysis Desorption System is deisgned for efficient sludge treatment and hydrocarbon recovery, integrating multiple advanced components: Transfer Feeding Unit: Efficient material intake and handling  Pyro-Desorption Unit: Indirect gradient heating for thermal separatino of hydrocarbons  Pyrolysis Gas Treatment Unit: Separates and recovers valuable hydrocarbons while managing emissions  Thermal Energy Supply Unit: For precise heat control  Discharging & Cooling Unit: Minimizing secondary contamination  Circulating Water System: Enhances energy efficicency by recycling heat  Exhaust Flue Gas Treatment Unit: Incoporates filtration gas and gas neutralization to comly with environmental standard Additionally, it adapts widely to a range of material, posesses high processing capacity and efficiency with a fully sealed and safe deisgn  Oilfield Industry - Treatment of drilling mud, oil-based cuttings, and production sludge generated during exploration and extraction process  Refining & Petrochemical - Processing oil sludge from refineries, chemical plants, and petrochemical storage facilities  Storage Industry - Managing sludge accumulation in storage tanks, pipelines, and tank cleaning operations  Palm Oil Processing - Recovery of residual palm oil from palm oil mill effluent sludge Hzardous Waste Treatment Centers - Handling high-viscosity, high-liquids-content industrial sludge and contaminated solid waste The global sludge treatment market is growing due to stricter environmental regulations and sustainable waste management needs. The market for sludge treatment chemicals is projected to grow from $5.03B in 2022 to $8.02B by 2032 (CAGR 4.4%), while the oil sludge treatment equipment market is expected to rise from $795M in 2023 to $1.185B by 2030 (CAGR 5.8%). These trends present strong market opportunities for advanced technologies like the multi-layer spiral thermal pyrolysis desorption system to enhance efficiency, hydrocarbon recovery, and environmental compliance across industries. No Pre-Drying Required – The system directly processes high- liquid-content sludge, reducing energy consumption and operational complexity High Hydrocarbon Recovery – Optimized pyrolysis with indirect gradient heating ensures higher recovery rates of valuable oil, maximizing resource efficiency Wide Material Adaptability – Effectively handles high-viscosity, high-water-content, and toxic sludge, making it versatile for oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and hazardous waste centers Integrated, Cost- Effective Solution – Combines pyrolysis, gas treatment, quenching and emissions control into a single automated system, lowering processing costs and improving efficiency Eco-friendly & Compliant - Advanced exhaust gas treatment minimizes emissions, ensuring compliance Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

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. High gold extraction rate (up to 96%) with a saturation concentration of ≥3,000 ppm gold High gold selectivity (up to 97%) Low concentration of cyanide alternatives (<1,900 ppm) stabilized in alkaline environment of pH 13-14 Non-fuming and extracts optimally at 60°C Allows high purity gold to be recovered via chemical reduction upon saturation Electronic wastes, such as gold-coated printed circuit boards, connectors, CPUs, etc. Jewellery containing gold Precious metal recovery Gold-coated solid According to the United Nation (UN), each person will produce an average of 7.6 kg of e-waste in 2021, generating 57.4 million tonnes of e-waste worldwide (WEEE Forum, 2021), in which considerable amount of gold can be potentially recovered. In recent years, many countries have mandated environmental responsibilities to electronic manufacturers to establish producer recycling programs and ban e-waste disposal into landfills. With the growing amount of electronic waste around the world following digitization, there is a pressing need for effective technologies to extract and recover gold from gold-coated electronic waste safely and efficiently. This demand is driven by increasing global regulations that mandates the recycling of electronic waste, a significant source of secondary gold, to reduce the environmental impact of traditional gold mining. Safer and less hazardous lixiviant for gold extraction, thus improving workplace safety and health Lixiviant can be directly employed in existing operating line Extract ≥3,000 ppm gold with up to 96% extraction rate Cost effectiveness (≤ 2.23 USD/L) Less hazardous waste produced for easier downstream waste treatment Gold, e-waste, leaching, precious metal extraction, hydrometallurgy, recycling Chemicals, Organic, Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management

In recent years, particularly after the pandemic, the demand for effective antibacterial and antiviral solutions has surged. These solutions are increasingly utilized in diverse settings, including residential spaces, educational institutions, public areas, and transportation systems. Thus, it is anticipated that the demand for antimicrobial and antiviral products will continue to grow. Despite their utility, traditional antimicrobial and antiviral technologies have notable limitations. Copper, for example, offers a strong immediate antimicrobial effect but suffers from reduced durability due to oxidation and is effective only within a limited range. Silver ions are more durable and applicable to a wider range of surfaces but lack the immediate efficacy of copper. Photocatalysts, while more durable than both copper and silver, are heavily dependent on the availability of a suitable light source. These challenges underscore the need for a technology that is fast-acting, durable, and versatile across various environments. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a hybrid photocatalytic film with enhanced antibacterial and antiviral properties. This solution combines the photocatalytic activity of copper suboxide and titanium dioxide with visible light responsiveness to effectively denature membrane proteins on virus surfaces, thereby reducing their infectivity.  Additionally, the technology incorporates a film-based manufacturing process, providing a more efficient alternative to traditional paint-based approaches. The technology owner is actively seeking R&D collaborations and licensing opportunities with industry partners interested in implementing this film in various applications. The technical features and specifications are listed as follows: Dual Antiviral Effects: Antibacterial effect by copper suboxide and photocatalytic effect by visible light of copper suboxide-supported carrier (titanium dioxide) Reduces Infectivity: Denatures membrane proteins on virus surfaces, significantly lowering their infectivity Visible Light Activation: Functions effectively under visible light (including ultraviolet rays), ensuring antiviral performance even indoors Superior Performance: Provides immediate antiviral effects and exceptional durability, outperforming traditional technologies Transparent Design: A thin film preserves the original appearance of the underlying material Shorter Construction Time: It eliminates the need for on-site formulation, curing, odor control, drying, and coating management of paints Versatile Application: Compatible with a wide range of substrates, enabling broad use across various settings This film is designed for a wide range of products and applications, particularly those requiring high hygiene requirements. Key applications include: Home Appliances: Lighting fixtures, ventilation fans, furniture, and other household equipment Public Spaces: Frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, door handles, etc. Medical and Healthcare Facilities: Hospital trays, walkers, toilet handles, etc. Effective in Light and Darkness: Suppresses bacteria and viruses even in the absence of light Continuous Hygiene Maintenance: Keeps surfaces consistently hygienic, reducing the need for frequent cleaning with alcohol and other disinfectants Aesthetic Preservation: Retains the original appearance and design of the surface or space where it is applied antibacterial, antiviral, Film, photocatalyst, cuprous oxide, visible light Materials, Composites, Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sanitisation, Green Building, Indoor Environment Quality

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 membrane condenser technology features a core component of hollow fiber gas separation membranes, housed within a large module. These membranes, made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), are semi-permeable and hydrophobic, offering long-lasting hydrophobicity, sustainable high flux, high mechanical strength, and the ability to operate across a wide temperature range. The system functions by integrating the membrane module with auxiliary equipment such as evaporators or dryers, heat exchangers, blowers or heat pumps, pipelines, and instrumentation control systems. This modular and versatile design allows for seamless integration into various industrial processes, particularly in sectors such as petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment. Waste Heat Recovery: Substitute or complement cooling systems in industries like petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, semiconductors, power stations, and HVAC, enabling efficient heat recovery with heat exchangers. Drying and Dehydration: Enhance energy efficiency in drying processes, improve food quality by preserving flavor, nutrients, and hygiene with lower temperatures and a closed-loop system, and reduce oxidative damage. Water Recovery: Reclaim clean water for reuse in industrial processes, increasing sustainability. Sludge Drying: Prevent air pollution and odors with an enclosed system that eliminates air emission discharge. Wastewater Treatment: Enable cost-effective Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) or Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD) by utilizing waste heat for high energy and water efficiency. Higher energy efficiency: Effectively recovers waste heat and reduces energy consumption, optimizing resource usage in industrial processes. Lower water consumption: Reclaims water from humid gas streams, minimizing reliance on fresh water and reducing overall water usage. Modularity for retrofitting: Its modular design allows seamless integration with existing systems, simplifying upgrades and enhancing process efficiency. Lower maintenance downtime: With fewer mechanical components, the system requires less frequent maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Reduced environmental impact: Decreases vapor and heat emissions, contributing to sustainability and lowering the carbon footprint. Lower operating costs: Achieves significant cost savings by combining energy efficiency and water reclamation to reduce operational expenses. Energy, Waste-to-Energy, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy