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Heat management in semiconductor devices is increasingly critical as device structures continue to miniaturize, posing challenges to thermal management and limiting performance enhancements. This issue arises primarily from rising power density due to high integration and the difficulties of accurately measuring heat transfer at nano- and micro-scales. The technology owner has developed nano- and micro-scale thermal measurement techniques and advanced heat dissipation materials using nanomaterials. They possess expertise across all major measurement methods, managing every aspect of the process - from selecting the appropriate technique to executing and evaluating measurements for a diverse range of targets. Notably, they have established the highest resolution and most accurate measurement technology worldwide, specifically designed for assessing nanomaterials and thin films. With this expertise, they offer consulting and contract analysis services for thermal characterization to material and device manufacturers. In addition to measurement technology, the technology owner has developed proprietary nanomaterials and processing techniques for effective heat dissipation. This includes flexible, high-performance heat-dissipating sheets with superior thermal conductivity compared to conventional products, made from environmentally friendly materials. They also produce functional heat-dissipating materials that combine both electrical and thermal conductivity, along with electromagnetic wave shielding capabilities. By leveraging their knowledge, expertise and processing techniques, they aim to tackle thermal challenges in devices, enabling significant advancements in performance. The technology owner is seeking collaboration with industrial partners, including semiconductor device manufacturers, material manufacturers, automobile companies, aerospace companies, and biotechnology firms.

This technology is a 70k Axiom Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) array for two common food fish species in Singapore – Asian seabass/Barramundi and red snapper. Red Snapper This technology offers a SNP array designed for red snapper, featuring 70,774 SNPs identified through advanced bioinformatics pipelines. The array incorporates 130 monomorphic SNPs associated with 13 critical pathogens, including ‘Big Belly’ disease, Vibrio virus, Scale Drop virus, Streptococcus iniae, Megalovirus and Iridiovirus. It allows researchers and aquaculture companies to genotype red snapper and gain simultaneous insights into the presence of these pathogens. The key problem addressed is the lack of integrated tools for both genetic analysis and pathogen screening in aquaculture, which can hinder effective breeding and health management strategies. The primary users are researchers in fish genetics and aquaculture practitioners looking to enhance breeding programs and monitor fish health efficiently. Barramundi This technology provides a SNP array for barramundi with 70,182 finalized SNPs derived from a diverse set of datasets, including whole genome re-sequencing and RADseq. It features SNPs associated with growth traits, disease resistance, omega-3 content, and diagnostic markers for 10 barramundi pathogens. This array addresses the need for a comprehensive tool that supports both genetic improvement and disease monitoring in barramundi aquaculture. By offering integrated pathogen detection at no extra cost, it supports effective management of fish health and optimizes breeding strategies. The technology is targeted at researchers and aquaculture companies aiming to advance barramundi breeding programs and enhance fish health management practices.

The malposition of nasogastric tube (NGT) is when the tip is lying in the lungs or the pleural space, leading to pneumothorax, pneumonia and feed empyema and can be fatal. This happens in blind placements and has a 1 - 3% occurrence. Current clinical NGT placement are typically performed blindly without any visual aids. Misplacement is a preventable issue that can delay treatment, increase healthcare costs and put patient safety at risk. This system enhances the accuracy of NGT placement by integrating a flexible guiding stylet with a removable permanent magnet (PM). The magnet allows for easy retrieval and re-insertion, enabling periodic confirmation of the tube's position during feeding. It leverages an external network of magnetic sensors to detect the magnetic field produced by the PM. These sensors, integrated into a smart fabric affixed to the patient, provide real-time feedback through LED indicators that display the exact location of the NGT tip. This technology ensures immediate detection and correction of any misplacement during the insertion process, significantly reducing risks and eliminating the need for repeated imaging or testing, unlike traditional methods that rely on pH tests or radiological imaging to verify the tube’s position. The technology owner is looking for partners to collaborate and further the commercialization of the technology. 

A diet high in cholesterol and fats can lead to hypertension and may cause low quality of life. This condition can be slowed down with early intervention and proper diet. This product specially formulated with precise ratio of cold pressed black sesame oil and rice bran oil. Natural extracts nourish the bones. Black sesame oil is rich in vitamins and minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium Rice bran oil contains antioxidants and helps you feel more comfortable sleeping and helps balance cholesterol Overall benefits are the ultimate nourishment of bones, knee, the nervous system, brain and memory. The technology provider is seeking to collaborate with healthcare industries.

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.

Side stream valorisation in sectors such as food and beverage manufacturing has gained substantial interest over the years. The waste streams, in particularly the liquid has high amount of nutrients and organics, in which suitable bioprocesses can be deployed to convert them into value-added products. One product of interest is the purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB), a metabolically diverse group of proteobacteria that contains pigments bacteriochlorophyll a and b. Attributed to its unique versatile metabolic pathways, PPB can be used as powerful pollutant removal in different types of wastewater treatments, under stressful conditions. Its light utilization process and hormone secreting properties also made PPB a good bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant for plant growth.  This proposed PPB cultivation technology in photobioreactor (PBR) system has greater treatment efficiency and higher biomass conversion rate than conventional open pond systems. Biomass generated from this cultivation technology demonstrated its ability to enhance essential nutrients in soil and supply key plant hormones that aid in plant growth. This novel application of PPB can be adopted in the agriculture industry, in the effort to develop more eco-friendly agricultural inputs.  The technology provider is seeking for collaborators to test bed the technology to license the technology.

To achieve carbon neutrality, the global expansion of renewable power is essential, but its intermittent nature makes long-duration energy storage (LDES) crucial for stabilizing power generation. Current solutions, such as Li-ion batteries, face significant challenges including safety risks, resource scarcity, and recycling issues, highlighting the need for safer, reliable, and eco-friendly alternatives. Sulphur flow batteries offer a promising solution by using low-cost, earth-abundant materials and storing energy in non-flammable, water-based electrolytes. The battery cost is estimated to be 1/2 of Li-ion and 1/4 of vanadium flow batteries. However, traditional designs suffered from short lifespans and low energy efficiency due to polysulfide crossover and slow reaction kinetics, limiting their commercial viability. The technology owner has developed a breakthrough solution to addresses these challenges. This intrinsically safe, cost-effective, and eco-friendly battery features a proprietary membrane, 20 times cheaper and more selective than commercial Nafion, eliminating polysulfide crossover and improving energy efficiency. Advanced catalysts further enhance reaction rates, resulting in a projected lifespan of over 15 years - double that of Li-ion batteries. Successful pilot production using large-scale roll-to-roll manufacturing has led to the world's first commercial sulphur flow battery with an industrial-grade lifespan. The system charges during off-peak hours and discharges during peak demand, reducing electricity costs by up to 70%. The technology owner is seeking partners to integrate this battery into industrial test-bed sites, including renewable power generation, EV charging stations, and data centres. They are also interested in co-developing energy storage ecosystems in Singapore and establishing supply chain partnerships.

Antioxidants (ATOs) such as tocopherol and synthetic ATOs such as Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), and Tertiary-Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) are used in the food and supplement industry to extend shelf life and protect products from oxidation.  Due to concerns over long-term exposure to synthetic ATOs, there is a search for natural alternatives like rosemary and green tea, which have shown efficacy in preserving oils and other products.  However, natural ATOs exhibit significant chemical variations due to diverse cultivation and extraction processes, making it challenging and costly to identify the optimal combination for maximum efficacy.  Machine learning, capable of extracting patterns from input data for predictive analysis, can offer a solution by predicting the peroxide value (PV) in peanut oil using chemical parameters and storage duration. Six machine learning classifiers (logistic regression, multilayer perceptron, radial basis function, Gaussian Naïve Bayes classifier, support vector machine, and decision tree) were employed, with the multilayer perceptron demonstrating the highest predictive performance, achieving an accuracy of at least 89.8% in determining whether PV remains within acceptable limits post-storage in peanut oil.  Edible oil manufacturers, food and beverage companies, natural antioxidant suppliers, food quality testing laboratories and agricultural processors can use this technology to improve the quality and stability of their output.

The increase in porcine production in Thailand has led to a rise in the volume of waste and by-products from farrow-to-finish farms. Among these by-products, the porcine placenta is of particular interest due to its rich composition of bioactive components such as cytokines, enzymes, growth factors, collagen, bioactive peptides, vitamins and nucleic acids. Hence, there is growing interest in developing appropriate technologies to derive value from this resource, transforming it into high-value products. This technology presents an innovative serum with the primary ingredient being peptides derived from hydrolysed porcine placenta. The peptides were selected based on specific molecular weight sizes which influence bioactivities. The porcine placenta hydrolysate facial serum was found to reduce melanin production, diminish facial skin dullness, decrease water loss from the skin surface, maintain skin moisture, and enhance facial skin elasticity.