Environment

The global maritime sector is facing a critical challenge of responding to stringent regulations for emissions reduction, improving vessel efficiency, and protection of aquatic ecosystem. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been driving the adoption and implementation of sustainability strategies with targets for 2020, 2030 and 2050. ...

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) features trends and innovations based on the utilization of sewage sludge for the manufacture of bio-diesel and the use of photo-catalytic method to produce methanol and syngas. The TOE also provides intelligence on the use of lingo-cellulosic biomass for the productio...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated and emitted into the atmosphere continues to rise as a direct result of a series of complex interactions including population growth, improved standards of living, and expanding economies, and this is clearly demonstrated by both the increasing absolute level and the annual rate of increase in atmospheri...

Policy level initiatives to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and the drive to improve the air quality in urban cities are expected to keep supporting the sales growth in electric vehicles across the globe, which has already crossed 2 million units in 2019. Further, the consequent increase in spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is likel...

Energy use in the construction industry is high. Additionally, the heavy machinery used in construction still leans heavily on fossil fuels, and inefficient electricity use can lead to huge waste of fossil fuels further down the energy supply line. This creates the demand for sustainability drives in the building and construction industry. Sustaina...

Increase in waste generation and the subsequent irresponsible dumping of waste is identified as the fast-growing problem causing significant damage to environment, aquatic ecosystem, and human health. Industrialization, urbanization and the associated economic growth will face significant challenges if sound waste management practices are not put i...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated and emitted into the atmosphere continues to rise as a direct result of a series of complex interactions including population growth, improved standards of living, and expanding economies, and this is clearly demonstrated by both the increasing absolute level and the annual rate of increase in atmospheri...

This edition of the Inside R&D TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) features retina drug development and self-focussing glasses that can fight presbyopia. It also provides intelligence on the use of novel techniques for selective nitrate removal from groundwater and use of nanofibers in wastewater treatment. The TOE also features innovations based o...

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features trends and innovations that facilitate the automotive sector to align its strategies with the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and they warrant the balance of social, economic...