Energy

Proppants play an important role in hydraulic fracturing by keeping the fractures open and permeable for reservoir fluid to flow through to the wellbore. Proppants are solid materials, which are pumped in the well along with fracturing fluids that facilitate uniform distribution and placement of the proppants in the open fracture. This forms a mesh...

This edition of Inside R&D TOE profiles innovations in thrombosis treatment and prevention, flow batteries, kenaf, photovoltaic cells, and food packaging. Inside R&D TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers global innovations that are in research and development in virtually all technology areas. We provide intelligence and insights on innovatio...

Issues plaguing lithium ion battery technology are driving the need for “post lithium-ion” batteries, where these alternative battery technologies refer to rechargeable (secondary) batteries that have the highest potential to replace lithium-ion battery technology. This edition of the Future Tech TechVision TOE depicts the current status of alt...

This edition of Inside R&D TOE profiles innovations in hydration measurement, microplastics degradation, solar cells, batteries, and nanomaterials. Inside R&D TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers global innovations that are in research and development in virtually all technology areas. We provide intelligence and insights on innovations span...

Thermoelectric generators are used to recover waste heat from industrial applications, automobiles, and even body heat of human beings. While recovering heat from vehicles and industries, the amount of power generated can range between 50 watts to a few hundred watts. Though not very high the electricity from the recovered heat can be used to power...

Leak detection is of prime importance in the oil and gas industry considering the fact that the fluids being transported and flowing in different stages are inflammable and generally operate at high pressure conditions. A small leak anywhere in the system can lead to a significant impact on the occupational and environmental safety. To ensure opera...

This edition of Inside R&D TOE profiles innovations in gene therapy, renewable energy generation, heat insulation for smart windows, and anti-bacterial materials. Inside R&D TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers global innovations that are in research and development in virtually all technology areas. We provide intelligence and insights on i...

Foundations are dynamically sensitive structures that are one of the critical components in the offshore wind turbines not only because they influence the overall stability of the structure but also because of financial viability of the project. To tap the potential of the wind areas and to overcome the constraints in installing offshore wind turbi...

Maximum removal of asphaltic material, including high molecular weight metallic contaminants, from a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock is achieved with the aid of deasphalting technologies. The deasphalted oil (DAO) can be used in production of marine fuels and in hydrocracking activities. In comparison to visbreaking and gasification processes, deasp...