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Developed a cutting-edge IoT-based Irrigation System, uses proprietary algorithms and a suite of integrated hardware to intelligently optimize watering schedules based on various inputs like soil moisture levels, raining status, weather forecasts, plant species, and soil moisture needs. This smart irrigation system has been built to address the common issue of water waste and poor irrigation management in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping sectors. Potential users for this technology are large-scale farmers, landscapers, gardening centres, municipalities managing public parks, and property management company seeking smart community solutions. This innovation aims to revolutionize irrigation management by providing an efficient, data-driven irrigation system that not only optimizes watering for different plant species but also significantly reduces water consumption and system maintenance needs. The system is composed of an array of IoT devices such as soil moisture sensors, rain sensors, water valves, and a cloud-based intelligent algorithm platform. It leverages the LoRaWAN wireless communication technology for reliable, long-range data transfer. Current State-of-the-Art solution is timer based, watering at fixed schedule, this leads to water wastage when watering continues even if the plant is hydrated. The unique multiple input-based (Eg. Soil moisture level, weather condition etc) intelligent algorithm developed is the core technology that facilitates optimal watering, to water only when the plant is in need of water. This can reduce the water consumption significantly. This system can be monitored and controlled via a user-friendly web portal, making remote management of irrigation systems possible. Additionally, the system only needs to carry out minimal number of devices/installation. The ideal collaboration partners would be IoT device manufacturers, cloud service providers, agritech companies, landscape companies and property developers. This IoT-based Irrigation System finds its use in several industries like agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and smart community management. The technology can be deployed in large farms, public parks, golf courses, residential gardens, and greenhouses. The system forms the basis for smart products like automated sprinkler systems, drip irrigation systems, and advanced home gardening solutions. The global smart irrigation market is huge, driven by the rising need for efficient watering systems and growing concerns about water conservation. This technology, with its intelligent algorithm for optimal watering and water-saving capacity, has great potential to capture a significant share of this fast-developing market. This IoT-based Irrigation System stands apart from the current "State-of-the-Art" due to its unique, multiple input-based intelligent algorithm, enabling optimal watering based on various critical parameters, unlike traditional systems. It seamlessly integrates with LoRaWAN technology for efficient long-range communication. Its value proposition lies in its ability to significantly reduce water consumption due to minimal watering while keeping the plant healthy, installation cost and maintenance needs due to the minimal number of devices/installation required, making it a cost-effective, environment-friendly, and efficient solution in the area of irrigation management. Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Infocomm, Wireless Technology, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

For many years, gas detection applications in industries have predominantly relied on single point detectors, which are applicable in many industries covering a wide market sector.   Starting from the year 2010 and onwards, open path line detectors have gained significant recognition and popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to cover larger areas, thereby enhancing safety measures.  More device options are now on the market.   However, all of these devices have the inherent problems of false alarms due to environmental interference, such as rain and snow. A waveform matching technology – multi order laser emitting spectrum (MOLES) was invented. This cutting-edge technology ensures specific gas detection, it only detects when specific gas is detected, and eliminates all false alarms caused by environmental interference.   By gathering industrial inputs and feedbacks, improvements and user-desired features are incorporated into this invention, to enhance its overall performance, reliability and solving many user problems on site, such as no display, alignment problems, and calibration.  This breakthrough innovation will provide a more efficient and reliable gas detection solution for industries, safeguarding their operations and personnel. This Open Path Gas Detection technology is Laser Gas specific with: Customised micro-controller based CPU With built-in automatic calibration capability With built-in visible laser for ease of installation and alignment With built-in display for improved ease of use at site; single man operation instead of two With built-in audible siren for alarm warning Ideal collaboration: B2B – Gas detection manufacturers B2C – Gas detector users from the Chemical, Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas industries This open path gas detection devices are applicable in a wide market sector, including Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Water and Wastewater, Marine, Transport, Semi-conductor, Food and beverage, and Energy.   According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global Gas Detection Equipment Market Size is to grow from USD 4.25 billion in 2022 to USD 13.87 billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.56% during the projected period. Additionally, increased exploration and production by several oil corporations, such as the National Offshore Oil Corporation of China and the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation of India, is increasing demand for the region's gas detection equipment market. The Asia Pacific gas detection equipment market is expected to be led by China. North America is predicted to expand the fastest during the forecast period. The abundance of a big oil and gas pipeline network, as well as oil and gas refinery operations, in nations such as the United States and Canada, predicts significant market growth. Though Open Path gas detection devices may constitute a small percentage in the gas detection market, estimated <5%, it has fast been recognised in recent years to be more cost-effective option, and many new installations and projects nowadays, specified in their constructions, to have more open path devices for improved and effective gas leaks safety preventions.  Therefore, it is projected that the market potential for this open path devices is encouraging.  This open Path Gas Detection Device is: More cost effective than existing point detection devices Extra long distance coverage ~200m Enhance reliability and performance as compared to existing open path gas detection devices Eliminates false alarms due to environment interferences Improved ease of use; installation and alignment Open Path, Gas Detection, Long Distance, Multi Order Detection, Laser, Oil & Gas Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

In the mid-infrared region, gases exhibit absorption spectral features that are typically two orders of magnitude stronger compared to the near-infrared region. This makes the mid-infrared quantum cascade laser (QCL) a highly suitable choice for gas spectroscopy applications. QCLs offer several advantages, including broadband spectral coverage ranging from 3 to 25μm, narrow linewidth, compact size, and robustness, which have contributed to their popularity in various spectroscopic applications. In this context, a portable gas sensor has been developed utilizing self-developed QCL arrays, covering two specific wavelength regimes: 9-10 μm and 13-14 μm. To further enhance the detection sensitivity, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm has been integrated into the gas sensor. The incorporation of a hollow-core fiber as a miniaturized gas cell contributes to the overall compactness of the system. By leveraging the capabilities of QCLs, this gas sensor overcomes critical weaknesses associated with existing approaches, particularly their lack of selectivity and inability to differentiate mixtures of gases effectively. We anticipate that this technological innovation will accelerate scientific research progress and prove valuable across various industry sectors. The innovation of this portable gas sensor is mainly in the laser source and beam combining approach. Compared with the commercial QCL products, the developed QCL arrays exhibited wide spectra tuning range, ultra-fast tuning speed, narrow linewidth, and eye-safe average power. To combine the laser beams in the array, a cost-efficient beam combining method has been developed. This method utilizes an aspherical lens and a series of mini mirrors to collimate the individual beams from the laser array. The system is controlled by a LabVIEW program, which simplifies its operation.  After conducting measurements, the AI algorithm automatically calculates the concentration of the target gases. This information is then displayed on the software interface, providing a convenient and user-friendly experience. The gas cell in the sensor employs a hollow-core fiber, which results in a quick analyte charging time of less than 1 minute. Furthermore, the gas sensor utilizes a broadband laser source, enabling simultaneous detection of multiple gases. The performance of the homemade QCL array is notable in terms of lasing peak and transverse mode, making it well-suited as the light source in gas spectroscopic systems. Notably, the gas sensor extends the operation wavelength regime into the ~13-14 μm region, which is advantageous for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that have strong absorption features in this range. In terms of detection limits, the gas sensor has been evaluated to achieve 940 parts per billion (ppb) for acetylene and 470 ppb for o-xylene. Primary application areas: scientific research, environmental monitoring, and industrial process control. Other areas: Indoor air quality monitoring and oil & gas. The potential products: Mid-infrared photoacoustic gas sensor, QCL-based dual-comb gas sensor, Cavity ring-down gas sensor and liquid sensors.   The global gas sensor market size was valued at USD 2.50 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2022 to 2030. In this context, the QCL plays a pivotal role as one of the primary light sources in mid-infrared gas spectroscopy applications. Consequently, the QCL-based gas sensor has promising potential in the gas sensor market size. This technology is portable and provides both high selectivity and sensitivity with key benefit lies in three domains: Gas Sensing: this solution enables precise and accurate gas sensing, allowing for the detection and differentiation of multiple trace gases in various environments. Spectroscopy / Instrumentation: With the capability to design and create long-wavelength quantum cascade lasers, our technology is well-suited for advanced spectroscopy and instrumentation applications. IoT (Internet of Things) for Smart-Nation: By integrating this technology into the Internet of Things framework, contribute to building smarter and more efficient nations with improved environmental monitoring and management. The most critical problem of the existing technologies, such as electronic and chemical sensors, lies in their lack of selectivity. This means they are unable to distinguish between multiple trace gases unless more advanced methods like GC-MS or FTIR technology are employed. Unfortunately, these advanced methods are both bulky and expensive, restricting their usage to laboratory environments only. Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL), High sensitivity, Multi gases, Spectroscopy, Sensing system Electronics, Lasers, Optics & Photonics, Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Green Building, Indoor Environment Quality, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

Current state-of-the-art lab-scale methods for fabricating superhydrophobic membranes for membrane distillation often involve complex surface modifications or the use of nanomaterials. However, these methods are difficult to scale up. This technology relates to a pure rheological spray-assisted non-solvent induced phase separation (SANIPS) approach to fabricate superhydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes. The resulting membranes have high porosity, superhydrophobicity, high liquid entry pressure, and hierarchical micro/nanostructures. They can also be easily scaled up. The spraying step caused local distortion of the membrane surface, which induced a two-stage phase inversion. This led to the formation of multilevel polymeric crystal structures. The morphological structures and other membrane properties (e.g., mechanical strength and liquid entry pressure) could be tuned by applying spraying materials with different physicochemical properties. This facile fabrication method will pave the way for the large-scale production of superhydrophobic membranes for membrane distillation. Flat sheet membrane: Fabricated from commercial PVDF polymer. Superhydrophobic. High liquid entry pressure. One-step fabrication of the membrane with online modification of the membrane surface. Modules: Industrial-scale modules available. Customized modular design. Spiral-wound modules. Treatment of high salinity waters from mining, metal treatment, pharmaceutical, chemical synthesis, and oil and gas operations. Achieve zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) in industrial processes. Desalination of seawater or brackish water. Treat brine that is produced as a byproduct of desalination. Membrane distillation (MD) is a membrane technology that uses the vapor pressure gradient across a porous hydrophobic membrane to separate water from other components. MD offers several advantages over other membrane separation processes, including: Lower operating pressures Insensitivity to feed concentration for seawater desalination Almost 100% rejection of solutes Relatively low operating temperatures These advantages have led to promising results in MD processes for zero-liquid discharge, desalination, desalination brine treatment, and many other wastewater treatment applications. However, the commercialization of MD has been constrained by the lack of commercially available high-performance MD membranes and high energy consumption. This work addresses the lack of commercially available high-performance MD membranes and has the potential to be the next workhorse of the water industry. Treatment of difficult streams which is not possible with other conventional methods Usage of waste heat High surface area to volume ratio compared to the plate and frame membrane distillation as the current work is in the spiral-wound configuration Proven method of translating membrane fabrication from lab-scale to industrial-scale phase inversion (PI) casting line Readily available industrial-scale process settings to fabricate membrane of one meter in width and several hundreds of meter in length. Membrane Distillation, wastewater treatment Environment, Clean Air & Water, Filter Membrane & Absorption Material

Heavy metal pollution is a significant environmental issue with detrimental health effects even at low concentrations. The bipolar nanoporous membrane features a triple-layer structure, comprising a membrane base layer, a selective layer, and a protective layer. This technology relates to a compact, bipolar nanoporous membrane that effectively removes dissolved heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater and drinking water. This configuration allows the membrane to efficiently adsorb and reject charged pollutants and heavy metal ions while minimizing fouling through its antifouling properties. To implement this technology, a portable water filtration bottle has been specifically designed, fabricated, and evaluated. The filtration bottle incorporates a single-stage bipolar nanoporous membrane module, serving as a reusable filter. The technology demonstrates rejection rates (>95%) for divalent and trivalent heavy metal ions such as Arsenic (As), Copper (Cu2+), Cadmium (Cd2+), Lead (Pb2+), and Chromium (Cr3+) at concentrations ranging from 20 ppm to 100 ppm. The compact and low-pressure nature of this technology makes it highly versatile and suitable for various applications. It offers a convenient and reusable filtration solution for industrial wastewater treatment and the purification of drinking water. By effectively addressing the challenge of heavy metal pollution, this technology contributes to environmental protection and safeguarding human health. Overall, this advanced water filtration solution combines the advantages of a bipolar nanoporous membrane and a portable filtration system. Its exceptional rejection capabilities, energy efficiency, and versatility make it a promising tool in mitigating heavy metal contamination and ensuring access to clean and safe water. The technology provider is looking for interested parties from the water industry to license or acquire this technology. The developed technology for the removal of dissolved heavy metal ions using a compact, bipolar nanoporous membrane offers the following key features and specifications: Triple Layer Configuration: The bipolar nanoporous membrane utilizes a triple layer structure, comprising a membrane base layer, a selective layer, and a protective layer. This configuration enables efficient adsorption and rejection of charged pollutants and heavy metal ions while minimizing fouling. High Rejection Rates: The technology demonstrates high rejection rates (>95%) for divalent and trivalent heavy metal ions, including Arsenic, Copper, Cadmium, Lead, and Chromium. It effectively removes these contaminants from wastewater and drinking water sources. Low-Pressure Operation: The portable filtration system operates at a low working pressure of less than 1.5 bar, making it energy-efficient and suitable for various applications. Wide Concentration Range: The technology can effectively remove heavy metal ions at concentrations ranging from 20 ppm to 100 ppm, providing versatility in different water treatment scenarios. Compact and Portable Design: The technology is incorporated into a compact, low-pressure portable water filtration bottle, enabling convenient and on-the-go purification of drinking water. These features and specifications emphasize the efficiency, versatility, and convenience of the technology, making it a valuable solution for the removal of dissolved heavy metal ions in drinking water applications. The developed technology for the removal of dissolved heavy metal ions using a compact, bipolar nanoporous membrane has potential applications in various industries and sectors. Some of the industries where this technology can be deployed include: Residential and Consumer Use: The portable water filtration bottle equipped with bipolar membrane technology can be marketed for consumer use, allowing individuals to purify their drinking water at home, during travel, or in outdoor activities. Food and Beverage: The technology can be applied in the food and beverage industry to ensure the removal of heavy metal contaminants from water sources used in production and processing, ensuring the safety and quality of the final products. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals: Hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities can utilize this technology to remove heavy metals from their wastewater, ensuring environmental protection and compliance with regulations. High rejection rates (>95%) for divalent and trivalent heavy metal ions. Low-Pressure Operation Concentrations ranging from 20 ppm to 100 ppm Compact and Portable Design for portable water filtration bottle. Reusability and Cost-Effectiveness membrane, heavy metal, filtration Environment, Clean Air & Water, Filter Membrane & Absorption Material

Excessive use of nitrogen-based fertilizers leads to nutrient runoff into water bodies, which can severely harm aquatic ecosystems and cause eutrophication. Therefore, it is important to treat wastewater containing these nutrients. This technology takes an innovative step by not only removing nitrogen from wastewater but also recovering it and converting it into ammonia, the key ingredient in fertilizers. Using electrocatalysis technology and cost-effective non-precious metal catalysts, nitrogen is recovered from municipal and industrial wastewater. The technology is suitable for businesses with space constraints, as it comes in a decentralized and scalable device. The technology provider is looking for partners to test-bed the technology, including but not limited to owners of green roofs, urban farms, greenhouses, and household planting sites, as well as wholesalers and retailers of plants. A new flow-based electrocatalytic technology has been developed to remove, treat, and upcycle aqueous nitrates and nitrites (NOx) from agricultural and municipal waste streams. The technology uses non-precious metal complexes and nanoparticles to reduce NOx to NH4+ under electrocatalytic conditions in a flow device, achieving efficient conversion of unwanted NOx into ammonia (NH4+). The technology works best in wastewater with nitrogenous compounds of 2000 ppm. The removal efficiency of nitrogen is 62.4% and the ammonia selectivity is near 100%. The technology has been proven to handle wastewater flows of 10 m3/day. No NPK formulation is required prior to the use of fertilizers in the farms. The development of this technology has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of wastewater treatment, while also providing a valuable source of ammonia for fertilizer production. The system is a decentralized product, meaning it can be applied to agricultural sites of any scale and type. This includes farms, lawns, rooftop gardens, balconies, and more. Ideal initial test bedding sites are corporate green roofs or hydroponic systems, as the water flow infrastructure in these settings is most convenient for implementing our system. The technology can close the artificial nitrogen cycle by recovering nitrogen from wastewater and producing ammonia. The decentralized system is only 1 m2 in size and is scalable, meaning it can be easily expanded to meet the needs of larger applications. Fertilisers, Nitrogen Recovery, Wastewater Treatment Environment, Clean Air & Water, Biological & Chemical Treatment, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Industrial Waste Management

Conventional soil remediation methods, such as thermal desorption, are costly and require the disposal of the resource, taking up space in landfills. These methods also alter the physical properties of the soil, which can have negative consequences for soil health and plant growth. Bioaugmentation is a promising new technology that offers a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional soil remediation methods. Bioaugmentation involves the addition of chemical-degrading microorganisms to the contaminated site. These microorganisms break down the pollutants into harmless byproducts, allowing the land, soil, and water to be reused. The bioaugmentation technology developed is highly portable and does not require the deployment of large machinery on-site. This makes it a cost-effective and efficient option for soil remediation, especially in remote or difficult-to-access areas. The soil after treatment is compliant with the current United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) and Australian standards (below 1,000 ppm Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)). The technology has also been proven to be effective in tropical climates. Overall, bioaugmentation is a promising new technology that offers a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional soil remediation methods. It is a cost-effective and efficient option for soil remediation, especially in remote or difficult-to-access areas. The technology has also been proven to be effective in tropical climates. The technology provider is seeking a partner to test the feasibility of our treated soil for farming and land restoration purposes, and to develop a formulation for soil rehabilitation for farming and food production without the use of fertilizers. The bioaugmentation technology uses locally sourced microbial strains that are optimized for climate conditions in Southeast Asia and the tropics. The technology involves the addition of chemical-degrading microorganisms to contaminated soil or groundwater. The non-genetically modified, non-pathogenic, and non-toxic formulated product can be stored in air-conditioned facilities (25oC) for up to 100 days. Features: Locally sourced microbial strains that are optimized for climate conditions in Southeast Asia and the tropics. Non-genetically modified, non-pathogenic, and non-toxic formulation. Manufactured in Singapore (does not require import permit to deploy in Singapore). Can be stored in air-conditioned facilities (25°C) without the need for refrigeration. Shelf life up to 100 days. The product can also be spray-dried for export. Highly portable and able to reach hard-to-access and restricted areas. Does not require the deployment of heavy machinery or sophisticated instruments. Simple application procedure: unseal and pour. Specifications: The application dose for soil is approximately 1 liter of product per 1 metric ton per 10,000 ppm total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH). TPH reduction from 35,000 ppm to 7,000 ppm (5-fold or 80% reduction) within 100 days using the direct application (without the use of biopile). TPH reduction from 27,000 ppm to 1,000 ppm (27-fold or ~95% reduction) within 100 days using covered aerated biopile. Advantages: The formulation is specifically designed for use in tropical climates, unlike other products that are only effective in temperate regions. The technology has been field-proven in four different locations in Singapore and is ready for large-scale application. The highly portable product can be applied on-site, eliminating the need to transport soil or water to a designated facility. This also means that heavy machinery is not required, which can save time and money. The technology does not require the replacement of soil, which can save further costs and reduce environmental impact. The technology can be applied in a variety of settings, including small spaces and fire hazard areas. The process does not require thermal desorption, incineration, or landfilling, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption compared to conventional treatment methods. The technology has been used to successfully treat 2,500 metric tons of soil in Goi (2017). *For treatment up to 100 tons only with at least 2 full-time workers on-site. This technology can be used to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater, both onshore and offshore. It can also be used to treat wastewater treatment plants and tanks, as well as non-centralized groundwater treatment systems. Additionally, this technology can be used to rehabilitate soil for farming and food production without the use of fertilizer. Personalised direct collaboration with designer-developer Customised solutions on-site in Singapore Bioaugmentation, Soil Rehabilitation, Wastewater Treatment Environment, Clean Air & Water, Biological & Chemical Treatment

Routine monitoring of water quality is paramount in aquaculture operations such as Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to ensure high productivity and high produce quality. Currently, the monitoring of microbial content in water is mostly based on visualisation of water turbidity and observation of fish behaviour. Some RAS operations use the bacterial culture-based approach for surveillance of microbial quality of water. However, this approach is laborious, requires microbiological testing expertise, and test results are obtainable only after a long incubation period.  Bioluminescent ATP assay is another method that can be used to monitor microbial content. However, it requires lysis of bacteria to release the ATP contained inside the bacteria, and enzymatic reaction of luciferase on ATP to produce the luminescence. While it provides results within a short time, the cost of luciferase, lysis reagents and luminometer could be prohibitive for routine and extensive testing of water samples.   The technology owner has developed a non-enzymatic test reagent which gives a rapid colour change in the presence of Gram-negative bacteria. The technology owner is keen to collaborate with manufacturers of analytical instruments and diagnostic test kits, as well as partners from the aquaculture, biomedical and water quality control industries, to further develop and commercialise this technology. Features of this novel test reagent include: Fast reaction, any colour change is visible within 15-20 seconds Specific detection of Gram-negative bacteria, e.g. Vibrio spp., which contribute to many of the bacterial diseases in aquaculture Does not require samples to be treated with lysis buffer prior to adding the test reagent Can be prepared easily by simple mixing of a formulated solution with a powder Environmentally benign and not corrosive This test reagent is efficient in detecting aquatic bacteria in aquaculture farms. It is a convenient, instrument-free, and economical alternative to detect presence of Gram-negative bacteria, enabling more farmers to monitor the microbial content more regularly and frequently to avoid the disease outbreaks.  It may also be applied in other sectors which require routine monitoring of bacteria, such as environmental water testing laboratories, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Rapid colour change and can be visualised without the use of any electronic devices Quick and simple preparation and testing method without involving special equipment or personnel with advanced microbiological testing expertise  Ingredients of the test reagent are commercially available at low cost Environmentally benign and do not require special treatment for disposal  Unlike ATP reagents that require storage at low temperatures, this test reagent is stable at 25-30°C for at least 8 months Rapid, Colorimetric, Detection, Non-Enzymatic, Aquatic, Bacteria Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Chemicals, Analysis, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems, Sustainability, Food Security

Thin film composite (TFC) membranes are the main membrane types for reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes. RO membranes can be used for desalination, utility water treatment, wastewater treatment and reuse as well as process water treatment. NF membranes can allow monovalent ions, such as sodium chloride, to pass through the membrane, while rejecting divalent and multivalent ions, such as sodium sulfate. It has applications in the diary, food, dye, biotech, pharmaceutical and industrial processes for concentrating targeted streams. Boosting membrane permeability without a decrease in their rejection to target ions has been the objective of many membrane producers. Many methods have been proposed in literature to achieve the target, such as incorporating nanoparticles or surfactants. However, the synthesis of uniform nanoparticles in large scale is a problem and the long-term stability of nanoparticles in the polyamide layer is of concern. The process of adding surfactants is also not controllable, leading to a potential concern for quality control in the final membrane product. This invention relates to a simple method to increase the water permeability of thin film composite membranes for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis by 2 to 5 times. The chemicals involved are readily commercially available and the method is simple without the need to change the existing production line. In this technology, the researchers have identified additives that are thermodynamically stable and can be synthesised with a narrow size distribution. Compared to surfactants, the additives have controllable size, which can help fabricate nanofiltration membrane with precise rejection to target ions. These features can facilitate future large scale production of the improved TFC membrane. This invention can be applied to all types of TFC membranes, including NF and RO membranes, which can be used for desalination, utility water treatment, wastewater treatment, etc.  According to MarketsandMarkets, the global membranes market is projected to reach USD10.1 billion by 2027. NF membranes are expected to grow the fastest with multiple end users. The water and wastewater treatment segment is the main driver for the RO membrane market. The global RO membrane market size is expected to reach about USD5 billion by 2026.  Water permeability can be increased by 2-5 times with minimal trade-off of salt rejection of the membrane Does not require changes to the existing production line Works on support with different chemistries (e.g. PES, PSF) Works on both flat sheet and hollow fiber supports   Nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, Thin film composite (TFC) membranes, nanofiltration (NF) membranes Materials, Composites, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Filter Membrane & Absorption Material