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D-338anonymous company / United Kingdom 1180

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Innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams

Carbon monoxide, filtration, absorption, respiratory masks, combustion
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  Innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams that has the ability to work in various complex systems, be stable until use, but compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, scuba divers, fire-fighters, etc).
  
  Any potential solution must work at room temperature and also be able to work in the presence of a wide range of other gases and particulates – i.e. not a clean environment.
  
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  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous, colourless and odourless gas produced as a result of incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels in combustion processes, and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings including: chemical manufacturing processes; furnaces, kilns and foundries; exhaust gas of internal combustion engines, motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles; domestic space and combustion heaters; and smoke.
  
  Our client is searching for an innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams that has the ability to work in various complex systems, be stable until use, but compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, scuba divers, fire-fighters, etc).
  
  Carbon monoxide is one of a number of combustion gases and therefore solutions to reduce this have to be able to work in the presence of a wide range of other gases and particulates – i.e. not a clean environment.
  
  Whilst there are a number of technologies that can remove carbon monoxide under certain conditions (such as adsorption and catalysis), there are a number of environmental factors that affect the performance. Potential solutions to address these factors could be found in new catalysts, processes to improve efficiency of existing catalysts, etc:-
  
  Materials / Processes Properties
  • Emission control catalysts
  • Adsorption
  • Oxidation catalysts to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide
  • Metals and metal oxides such as gold, palladium, platinum, titania, alumina, ceria, zirconia, iron oxide, zinc oxide and magnesium oxide
  • Nanoparticle based catalysts
  • Process to encapsulate reactive particles
  • Encapsulated liquids with permeable shell / membrane
  • Increase stability of oxidising agents (i.e. Hopcalite – copper manganese oxide - in presence of water vapour
  • Chemical additives for membranes, etc • High selectivity towards CO
  • Stable during storage – active only in presence of CO
  • Maintain performance under high flow rate (fast kinetics) – 1 litre/min
  • Able to function at room temperature Non-toxic / no toxic by-products
  • Low cost
  • Ideally in granular form, but could be powder / liquid
  • Compact – either in film, membrane or paper format or dense foam / granules
  • Ability to work in complex environment (in the presence of other gases and particulates)
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D-164anonymous company / United Kingdom 1060

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Innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams

catalysts, encapsulation, combustion, metal oxides
- Desired outcome
  
  We are searching for an innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams that has the ability to work in various complex systems, be stable until use, but compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, scuba divers, fire-fighters, etc). Solutions to reduce / remove CO have to be able to work in the presence of a wide range of other gases and particulates – i.e. not a clean environment.
  
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  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous, colourless and odourless gas produced as a result of incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels in combustion processes, and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings including: chemical manufacturing processes; furnaces, kilns and foundries; exhaust gas of internal combustion engines, motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles; domestic space and combustion heaters; and smoke.
  
  We are searching for an innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams that has the ability to work in various complex systems, be stable until use, but compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, scuba divers, fire-fighters, etc).
  
  Carbon monoxide is one of a number of combustion gases and therefore solutions to reduce this have to be able to work in the presence of a wide range of other gases and particulates – i.e. not a clean environment.
  
  Whilst there are a number of technologies that can remove carbon monoxide under certain conditions (such as adsorption and catalysis), there are a number of environmental factors that affect the performance. Potential solutions to address these factors could be found in new catalysts, processes to improve efficiency of existing catalysts, etc:-
  
  Materials / Processes Properties
  • Emission control catalysts
  • Adsorption
  • Oxidation catalysts to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide
  • Metals and metal oxides such as gold, palladium, platinum, titania, alumina, ceria, zirconia, iron oxide, zinc oxide and magnesium oxide
  • Nanoparticle based catalysts
  • Process to encapsulate reactive particles
  • Encapsulated liquids with permeable shell / membrane
  • Increase stability of oxidising agents (i.e. Hopcalite – copper manganese oxide - in presence of water vapour
  • Chemical additives for membranes, etc • High selectivity towards CO
  • Stable during storage – active only in presence of CO
  • Maintain performance under high flow rate (fast kinetics) – 1 litre/min
  • Able to function at room temperature Non-toxic / no toxic by-products
  • Low cost
  • Ideally in granular form, but could be powder / liquid
  • Compact – either in film, membrane or paper format or dense foam / granules
  • Ability to work in complex environment (in the presence of other gases and particulates)
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D-270anonymous company / United Kingdom 1036

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Novel means to stabilise traditionally unstable actives such as hopcalite and manganese peroxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO), stabilisation of actives
- Desired outcome
  
  We are looking for a novel means to stabilise in ambient atmosphere / temperatures traditionally unstable actives such as hopcalite and / or manganese peroxide, for use in Carbon Monoxide removal / adsorption. The technology will be used in a small, disposable consumer product requiring no power source.
  
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  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous, colourless and odourless gas produced as a result of incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels in combustion processes, and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings including: chemical manufacturing processes; furnaces, kilns and foundries; exhaust gas of internal combustion engines, motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles; domestic space and combustion heaters; and smoke.
  
  Our client is searching for an innovative technology to selectively remove / filter carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust streams that has the ability to work in various complex systems, be stable until use, but compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, scuba divers, fire-fighters, etc).
  
  Carbon monoxide is one of a number of combustion gases and therefore solutions to reduce this have to be able to work in the presence of a wide range of other gases and particulates – i.e. not a clean environment.
  
  Whilst there are a number of technologies that can remove carbon monoxide under certain conditions (such as adsorption and catalysis), there are a number of environmental factors that affect the performance. Potential solutions to address these factors could be found in new catalysts, processes to improve efficiency of existing catalysts, etc:-
  
  Materials / Processes Properties
  • Emission control catalysts
  • Adsorption
  • Oxidation catalysts to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide
  • Metals and metal oxides such as gold, palladium, platinum, titania, alumina, ceria, zirconia, iron oxide, zinc oxide and magnesium oxide
  • Nanoparticle based catalysts
  • Process to encapsulate reactive particles
  • Encapsulated liquids with permeable shell / membrane
  • Increase stability of oxidising agents (i.e. Hopcalite – copper manganese oxide - in presence of water vapour
  • Chemical additives for membranes, etc • High selectivity towards CO
  • Stable during storage – active only in presence of CO
  • Maintain performance under high flow rate (fast kinetics) – 1 litre/min
  • Able to function at room temperature Non-toxic / no toxic by-products
  • Low cost
  • Ideally in granular form, but could be powder / liquid
  • Compact – either in film, membrane or paper format or dense foam / granules
  • Ability to work in complex environment (in the presence of other gases and particulates)
  
  Our client is a £multi-million company interested in advanced materials for the filtration / removal of harmful gases from exhaust streams. They are continually investing in product development and have appropriate R&D facilities to develop appropriate innovative technologies. Eventual products will have global markets and client is searching for innovative technology and processes, and will consider any reasonable commercial arrangements including licensing in, purchasing, strategic alliances and partnering arrangements.
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D-250anonymous company / United States 1194

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Seeking: Carbon-based nanotubes that scale with better conductivity

Conductivity, conductance, CNT, carbo nanotubes
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  We're seeking carbon nanotubes for conductive applications that polymerized in bulk can offer better conductivity than carbon materials in use today, and which are lighter-in-weight than current non-carbon conductors.
  
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  BACKGROUND
  Conductive carbon technologies often are 'blue sky' technologies. They are laboratory-scale or even pilot-scale technologies that may not scale well and may be too expensive to use if they do. More specifically, carbon nanotubes offer exciting conductivity at the single nanotube scale. But many current nanotubes technologies lose conductance when scaled or polymerized in any significant bulk.
  We're actively looking for carbon nanotube solutions that offer
  - Conductivity approaching that of copper in polymer, bulk or similar scaled form
  - Lighter weight than existing metal-based materials.
  Of interest, but not a requirement, are technologies that are closer to volume commercialization and less expensive than many current carbon nanotubes technologies.
  We have a range of applications in mind at various currents and resistance levels, but they require better conductivity than the current generation of carbon solutions. Polymer-carbon hybrids would be of great interest, too.
  
  CONSTRAINTS
  - Low resistance
  - Light weight
  - Lower cost than current carbon conductive materials
  Additional characteristics not required, but of interest:
  - High durability (withstands hundreds or thousands of contact cycles)
  - Corrosion-resistant
  - Ability to scale production in a relatively quick time-frame
  
  POSSIBLE SOLUTION AREAS
  Polymer research
  Nanotechnology research
  Semiconductor research
  Metal-polymer hybrid research
  Nanotubes
  
  Field Of Use and Intended Application
  Automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics.
  
  Desired Outcome
  Locate a technology that can provide a lower-cost, scalable conductive carbon solution.
  
  Previously Attempted Solutions
  Metals (gold, silver, etc) are too expensive. Tin- not as durable as preferred; corrodes too easily.
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D-179anonymous company / United States 1037

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Seeking: Polymer/Carbon OR other lightweight flexible materials with Conductivity approaching copper

Polymer, Carbon, materials, Conductivity, copper
- Desired outcome
  
  This organization needs a weight-saving alternative to sheets, and wires of copper and aluminum that can operate at specific frequencies
  
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  BACKGROUND
  
  This organization wants to replace conductive casings, conductors, wires, grounding plates, and similar electronics structures with other materials that have similar conductive properties but that are much lighter than the copper and aluminum they are currently using. Such materials might be carbon, polymer, or some other material. These are large structures, and the weight savings could be substantial.
  
  The conductivity of a copper housing is about 1x10-6 Ohms/cm. An aluminum housing offers about 2x10-6 Ohms/cm. The best carbon solution offers about 10-4 to 10-5, but does not provide the required flexibility of manufacture. To replace power wiring, the conductivity of aluminum is the goal at a significant weight savings. A carbon-loaded polymer that approached 10-3 ohm/cm would be of interest for some high frequency shielding applications.
  
  Carbon's resistance does not increase dramatically above 10MHz (where metals do because of the skin effect); potential applications for these materials as conductors range especially between DC 800 Hz, and 10 - 25MHz and will depend on their conductivity at various temperatures and frequencies.
  
  CONSTRAINTS
  
  Cost. Copper and aluminum are not expensive materials.
  
  Light weight.
  
  Corrosion resistance.
  
  Durability.
  
  Heat resistance at least 85 C, and the higher the better to 260C.
  
  Flexibility
  
  Capability to scale production in a reasonable time period
  
  POSSIBLE SOLUTION AREAS
  
  Polymer research.
  
  Carbon nano-material research.
  
  Field Of Use and Intended Application
  Aerospace
  
  Desired Outcome
  Light, conductive replacement equivalents for copper and aluminum.
  
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D-787anonymous company / United States 1361

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Seeking novel concepts for retrofitting or refueling coal-fired power plants with Natural Gas

power generation, power station, power plants, power, natural gas, natural gas refueling, gas, Coal, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable fuels
- Desired outcome
  
  Coal-fired power plants are the dominate source of power generation globally. Due to the environmental and political drivers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we are interested in technologies that would enable us to retrofit existing coal-fired power plants for use with cleaner fuels such as natural gas or renewable fuels, while maintaining the nameplate capacity. We are interested in both co-firing with coal or refueling with the cleaner fuel.We would be interested in receiving novel concepts or ideas about retrofitting or refueling coal-fired power plants with natural gas. We are interested in ideas at any level of development, not just concept stage.
  
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  We would be interested in receiving novel concepts or ideas about retrofitting or refueling coal-fired power plants with natural gas.
  
  More specifically we would be interested in
  
  •Coal-fired power plant modifications that enable direct co-firing of coal and NG without major equipment changes
  
  •Add-on technologies to achieve nameplate capacity when converting a coal-fired power plant to a NG-fired plant.
  
  •Other concepts for refueling of coal-fired power plants.
  
  These ideas or concepts should be applicable to a plant capacity >50MW fueled by pipeline NG
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D-145anonymous company / United Kingdom 2043

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Novel low carbon combustible heat source for consumer product

exothermic, carbonacious, pyrotechnics, ceramics, heat-source
- Desired outcome
  
  We are searching for a novel combustible heat source for use in conjunction with a consumer product. The heat source must be small, lightweight and should preferably be ignited by a naked flame or other incandescent material, although alternative methods would be considered. The heat source should reach a temperature of 350 degrees C within 10 seconds and maintain the temperature for 6-15 minutes. Full technical requirements of the heat source are listed below in the full description.
  
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  We are searching for a novel combustible heat source for use in conjunction with a consumer product which should include all or most of the following characteristics:-
  
  Technical Requirements
  
  • Should reach a minimum of 350˚C within 10 seconds and maintain the temperature for 6-15 minutes
  • Preferred material has less than 80% carbon/charcoal
  • Non-toxic emissions on combustion
  • Small and lightweight with volume less than 1.5cc
  • Should allow airflow through / around product (gas permeable, fluted design etc)
  • Allow high volume manufacture from low cost materials
  • Must “light” and then smoulder whilst not sustaining a permanent flame
  • Should provide gross heat output in excess of 10kj/g
  • Robust and non-friable in production / storage / processing
  
  Potential Solutions
  
  Although the solution will preferably be ignited by a naked flame or other incandescent material, alternative methods will be considered. Possible solutions could come from various sectors including, but not limited to:-
  
   Exothermic chemistry applications
   Fuses / pyrotechnics
   Manufacturing processes
   Hand-warmers / heat pads / medical appliances / pain relief systems
   Ceramics (e.g. coals / logs for gas fires)
   Matches
   Defence industry e.g. incendiary devices
  
  Our client is a £multi-billion company manufacturing and supplying a range of consumer products, from sites around the world. With a strong emphasis on new product development and extensive R&D facilities, they are well-placed to further develop promising technologies in order to commercialise these on a global basis.
  
  Products, systems or technologies with IP protection are preferable, but not essential. An option for exclusivity for a given application, however, is strongly preferred. We are willing to explore any reasonable commercial arrangements including supplier agreements, licensing, strategic alliances or other form of partnering arrangements.
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D-339anonymous company / United States 1231

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Insulation for gaseous reactor component that must withstand high temperatures

high temperature, reducing atmosphere, insulation, Iconel
- Desired outcome
  
  This organization is seeking insulation for an internally cooled cylindrical component of a gaseous reactor. The end of the cooled cylinder inside the reactor is exposed to high heat fluxes of 1-3 MW/sq meter and an atmosphere consisting primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The aim is to lower the temperature of the exposed end of the cylinder by 100-200°C. The insulation should be durable, last at least one year and be able to adhere to or blanket a smooth metal surface.
  
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  BACKGROUND
  Conditions inside the gaseous reactor are extreme. Ambient temperature runs about 1500°C at 50–60 atmospheres, with a wind velocity of about 100m/s. The process runs continuously. Projected working lifetime of the reactor between maintenance shutdowns is two years; but because the cylinder component has not been able to be insulated sufficiently, reactor operations require much more frequent shutdowns.
  
  The component is roughly cylindrical with one end placed into the high pressure, high temperature conditions. Only the 0.1–0.2 meter portion of the cylinder that extends into the reactor must be protected. (The entire cylinder is round on one end with a diameter of 0.4 meter, total length of about 3.5 meters and weight of 2,000 kg.) All surfaces are of convex curvature. Currently, the cylinder is cooled internally, and this brings the outer surface to a temperature of about 700°C. This organization needs to insulate the end of the cylinder that enters the reactor (about 0.1–0.2 meter) so as to lower the surface temperature by 100-200°C. Additional internal cooling is not an option.
  
  The failure mode of the cylinder is thermal fatigue, which is failure by cracking causing by alternating stresses caused by alternating temperatures.
  
  Thermal barrier coatings, and underlying bond coatings to increase their adherence to various substrates, are known. However, those known to work at high temperatures have been designed for oxidizing combustion atmospheres; those designed to work with reducing atmospheres are perhaps not well known at similar temperatures. Coatings which work at temperatures of 300-400° C are known to work in reducing (hydrogen-containing) gases with hydrogen sulfide. In petroleum refinery process equipment This application is unique in that it is both high temperature and reducing.
  
  CONSTRAINTS
  • Must tolerate extreme environment for two or more years: exposure to a gas temperature of 1500°C, carbon monoxide-hydrogen reducing environment at 50–60 atmospheres, modest but high-frequency temperature fluctuations of 2-3 cycles per second and significant pressure fluctuations also of 2-3 per second, continuous operation, and turbulence inside the reactor.
  • Must lower the surface temperature of the cooled component by 100-200°C.
  • Must survive exposure to humid conditions when exposed to ambient air, as well as shipping and handling by plant personnel.
  • Must be chemically inert to reactions with carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
  • Thermal conductivity must be no more than one-half of the value of zirconium oxide (2.4 Btu/(hr-ft-oF or 4.1 W/m-oC)
  • Coating must stick/adhere to a smooth metal surface made of Inconel (nickel-chromium-iron) and stainless steel (iron-chromium-nickel) alloys. The components contain high pressure cooling water at a temperature of 180oC.
  • Failure (loss/spalling) of any insulating coat should not present a problem to the substrate or process. The insulating coating cannot affect the substrate other than by reducing its temperature.
  • A “nice to have” feature of the material surface is an emissivity of no more than 0.3, relative to a black body of 1.0. (a good reflector of thermal energy). Lower values will be superior in terms of reflecting more thermal energy away from the component.
  
  POSSIBLE SOLUTION AREAS
  Industries of interest might be aerospace propulsion, space craft propulsion, fossil fired combustion facilities, petrochemical plants, chemicals plants, heating, ceramics, insulation, thermal radiation management, pulp and paper processing facilities, nuclear power plants, incinerator facilities, studies/equipment by power generation facilities and organizations and similar organizations.
  
  Field Of Use and Intended Application
  High-temperature gaseous reactor.
  
  Desired Outcome
  Ideally, a coating that can be applied to the cylinder component to drop its temperature by 100-200°C.
  
  A substitute material for the Inconel alloy that is more resistant to thermal fatigue (higher fatigue strength, lower coefficient of thermal expansion and/or higher thermal conductivity) might be another avenue.
  
  Previously Attempted Solutions
  Plasma spray zirconium oxide, such as that used on aero and land-based turbine engine blades. This coating also requires a bond coat. This coating has failed in previous tests in similar conditions. The suspicion is that it is because the coating is designed for high temperatures in an oxidizing atmosphere (a jet engine), while the chemical process in question is highly reducing with hydrogen and carbon monoxide and the oxidized bond coat may not be stable in contact with hot hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
  
  Refractory bricks have been considered. However, the insulation must be tolerant of mechanical abuse. Refractory bricks tend to break and crack, causing thermal expansion problems. Read more

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D-643anonymous company / Switzerland 1695

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Seeking Moisture Management Material and Design Solution for Fresh Produce Retail Packaging

Fresh produce, water vapor transmission resistance, Control Atmosphere Packaging, CAP, food waste, food spoilage, retail, moisture control
- Desired outcome
  
  The desired outcome is a cost effective technology solution that can be implemented in flexible packaging. The proposal should be considered as a total package solution (can be a combination of multimaterials and/or specific packaging design). The total packaging are delivering the following features: enabling large transparent windows for fruits and veggies inspection by the consumers, enabling controlled atmosphere packaging - CAP (tailoring CO2 and O2 concentration in the pack) and permit the excessive moisture trapped in the pack to be removed.
  
  We are a large and global science and technology driven chemical company with a diversified portfolio of specialty chemicals, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses. We have more than 50,000 co-workers globally and spend yearly more than 1 billion $ in R&D.
  
  28/09/2012 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  Food spoilage is becoming a growing concern at every level of the food supply chain. Not only for the environmental impact (biggest contributor to the carbon footprint) or to preserve food resources to feed the growing population but also for its dramatic cost contribution in companies bottom line. Solutions presented should consider that there is significant value for retailers and brand owners/packers to increase shelf life and quality of fresh produce in order to reduce food spoilage in depot or retail storage as well as at the consumer level. A significant portion of that waste comes from poor moisture management in the package that generates condensation and eventually discoloration, change of taste and texture, mold grow etc… Improving moisture management may improve shelf life for a couple of days which could have a dramatic impact on the reduction of food spoilage. Read more
D-749anonymous company / United States 2109

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Seeking improving Gas Shale and Oil Production through Fracturing Fluids

gas, natural gas, shale gas, oil, oil production, hydraulic fracturing, fracturing operations, fracturing fluids, fracturing fluid, fluids, fluid, hydrocarbon production, proppants, chemical additives, nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Surfactants, viscoelastic surfactants, biocides, chemical technologies, well stimulation materials, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, geosystems, geosystems engineering, mines
- Desired outcome
  
  We are seeking a fracturing fluid that improves the production of natural gas and oil, which is non-damaging, enhances hydrocarbon production, reduces water usage, reduces chemical loading, and reduces the environmental impact of fracturing operations. We are particularly interested in solutions related to chemical additives and proppants that are suited to nitrogen and carbon dioxide based fluids. The desired characteristics include excellent fluid stability, ability to operate at high temperatures, improved flowback characteristics to aid rapid cleanup, and enhanced production. We are interested in any type of collaboration from a research contract to joint development or licensing of technology.
  
  Multi billion revenue multinational company operating globally in the energy and chemical sectors with around 25000 employees worldwide.
  
  15/05/2013 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  The main components of a typical fracturing fluid are a fluid/fluid mixture (i.e. water, gases, or oil), chemical additives (surfactants, breakers, polymers, and biocides), and proppants (i.e. sand or ceramics). To enhance the production of natural gas in unconventional reserves, we seek technologies related to chemical additives (e.g. viscoelastic surfactants) and/or proppants (e.g. ultra light weight proppants) that can be used for nitrogen and carbon dioxide energized/foam fracturing fluids. In particular, we are looking for chemical technologies that reduce the number of chemicals additives used in traditional hydraulic fracturing operations and proppant technologies that can maintain the opening of induced fractures to improve natural gas and oil production. Read more
D-9anonymous company / Spain 1106

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Composition of filtrating lands and cellulose for the food industry

Pearlites, land, cellulose, kiersergurs, co adjuvant product
- Desired outcome
  
  The objective of the present challenge is to find a partner to co-develop a filtration coadjuvand product based on a mix of Pearlite, kieselgurs and cellulose fibre. Turn over: 500.000euros, 250.000 tons/year, with a expected grow of 1 million euros. Final benefit. 3% (based on agreement)
  
  30/09/2009 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  Our company of chemical specialities needs to develop a filtration coadjuvand product based on a mix of Pearlites, kieselgurs and cellulose fibre.
  
  The product has to have a controlled permeability ( it will be specified) and good properties of retention of fine particles from food liquid products through filter´s types of : candela, disks or plates.
  
  For the development of the Project we think in a technical expert or in a company with the infrastructure to produce mixes of lands with cellulose fibre with high grade of precision and mix uniformity Read more
D-420idexlab / France 2413

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Seeking how to allow simultanous emission/reception between 2 physically close mobile handsets

duplexers, high rejection, steep roll-off, cavity filter, SAW filter
- Desired outcome
  
  ideXlab, representing a worldwide leader in communication systems, is looking for innovative solutions to reduce interferences between 2 handsets being physically close to each other and operating at frequencies as close as possible in the 400 to 800MHz range. Both can operate in voice or data mode.
  
  Solutions providing steep roll-off such as advanced duplexers (compact cavity filters, high power SAW filters) as well as more radical concepts will be considered. Research, in-development and proven solutions are acceptable.
  
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  2 equipments must be co-located on the same person
  2 equipments operate at frequencies as close as possible (<4MHz spacing)
  
  equipment 1:
  
  - Tetra
  - transmission 10/12,5/25kHz
  - 1W max
  - 400MHz - 800MHz
  - 1Tx
  - ACLR
  - Blocking ACS
  
  equipment 2
  
  - LTE
  - 1W max
  - 1,4 / 3MHz
  - 400MHz - 800MHz
  - 1Tx
  - ACLR
  - Blocking ACS Read more

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D-143anonymous company / Argentina 979

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help with a formulation problem of caffeine 20% for injection

pharmaceutical development
- Desired outcome
  
  I need to create an injectable solution with 20 % of caffeine.
  
  31/01/2010 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  For it, I need to increase the solubility ( or add a co solvent, injectable compatible) of the caffeine.
  This solution must be stable to a range of temperature between 10 and 30 degrees, without precipitating.
  
  The solution also goes tiamina, but in few proportion. Some help???? Thank you!! Read more
D-694anonymous company / United States 1403

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Seeking Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids for the Enhanced Recovery of shale gas/oil

shale gas, hydraulic fracturing, nitrogen fracturing, carbon dioxide fracturing,
- Desired outcome
  
  We are seeking technologies for novel fracturing fluids that can be used for enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas from tight reservoirs. Solutions related to the use of cryogenic nitrogen and/or carbon dioxide in fracturing fluids (e.g. nitrogen foams, nitrogen slurries) would be particularly advantageous. In addition, we are looking for technologies that can offer increased production comparative to other fracturing fluids and improved flowback of the fracturing fluid after well injection to aid cleanup and safe disposal.
  
  Multi billion revenue multinational company operating globally in the energy and chemical sectors with around 25000 employees worldwide.
  
  05/03/2013 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  Hydraulic fracturing is of vital importance for the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas from deep shale formations. During the hydraulic fracturing process, fracturing fluids are used to fracture the shale formations to stimulate and aid the permeation of oil and natural gas from the deep ground to the surface.
  
  Presented solutions for novel hydraulic fracturing fluids should consider the use of compressed gases, increased well production in comparison to other fracturing fluids (e.g. energised fracturing fluids), and environmentally friendliness and disposal of the flow back liquid. Read more
D-8anonymous company / Spain 1074

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Photocatalitic dispersions of titanium dioxide in aqueous base.

Titanium dioxide, photo-oxidation, Nanotechnology, pigment dispersion, Photooxidation
- Desired outcome
  
  Development of stable dispersions of titanium dioxide (variety anastase) with photocatalitic properties, these dispersions will be used in several applications in hygiene and agriculture. Business turn over: 3 million euros. Final benefit: 3%. We look partners for the co-development of those products.
  
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  The company is interested in 2 types of products:
  
  Product A: Stable enough titanium dioxide dispersions with photocatalitic properties of size between 50 and 300u
  
  Product B: Stable enough titanium dioxide dispersions with photocatalitic properties of particle size to nanometric scale.
  
  The coadjutands and /or stabilizers used in the formulation must all be (except the titanium dioxide) preferably of food quality and easily biodegradable (environmental regulation).
  
  The company has preference to develop dispersions based in nanotechnology, always depending that the cost will never be higher than the benefits and the catalytic efficiency that could be achieved with this technology.
  
  The final product classification can not be of Corrosive. Read more
D-484Beijing Jialihengde Investment Consulting Company Ltd., / China 2108

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Seeking: New or innovative Animal antibiotics, drugs, pesticides and bactericides

new mode of action, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, antibiotics, bactericides, vetnary, animal hea
- Desired outcome
  
  A large listed Chinese company with a footprint in China and SE Asia is seeking new or innovative technology in the fields of animal antibiotics, biotechnological drugs for animal health, pesticides, herbicides and bactericides. They are open to various forms of co-operation including in-licensing and Joint-venture local manufacture and sales.
  
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  Over the past century, every animal antibiotic has stimulated livestock growth by killing intestinal bacteria, but also brought some side effects to the livestock and human beings. And every herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide currently available has engendered resistance in the pest species treated.
  
  This organization is looking for new or innovative pharmaceuticals that reduce or overcome such side effect and resistance in the treatment of farm animals. These are likely to be:
  
  1. Fermentation and Chemical Synthesis technology methods for manufacture of leading bio-chemical products
  
  2. Will be in the field of Animal care or Agricultural farming
  
  3. Should be patented and certified technology
  
  4. Will likely already be on the market in Europe or North America while not yet present in the Chinese market
  
  5. Possibly have expiring patents
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D-644anonymous company / Switzerland 2296

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Seeking a technology method that allows polyethylene based pipe fittings to be induction heated quickly beyond their melting or softening point

pipe, induction heating, manufacture, installation, welding, connecting
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  Desired outcome is a technology method that would allow plastic polyethylene based pipe fittings to be induction heated quickly beyond their melting or softening point. It is expected that this technology will significantly reduce the time of welding of different pipe segments, make welding more user friendly and robust and would more easily allow welding of pipe sections of materials with different coefficient of linear thermal expansion.
  
  We are a large and global science and technology driven chemical company with a diversified portfolio of specialty chemicals, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses. We have more than 50,000 co-workers globally and spend yearly more than 1 billion $ in R&D.
  
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  The new solution should allow the production of pipe fittings consisting of PE either crosslinked or uncrosslinked that can be directly induction heated. This should avoid having to use external and inhomogeneous heat sources or the use of complex pipe fittings with embedded electrical heating wires. It is expected that this will reduce the cost to manufacture and the cost to install significantly.
  
  Currently pipe fittings are used to connect crosslinked pipes or pipe sections of different polymeric make up where welding is impossible. Most pipe fittings used today are also crosslinked and will shrink significantly upon heating, thereby connecting and providing closure. Heating of the pipe fittings is typically problematic. Either the fittings are heated through an external source or by electric currents. Heating through an external source is difficult as it is difficult to provide homogeneous heating and thus homogeneous shrinkage. Heating through electric current is difficult as it requires pipe fittings that have the electric current embedded in their structure making them expensive and laborsome. Read more
D-340anonymous company / United States 1247

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Real-time sensor to measure component surface exposure to strain, heat flux, and temperature

sensor, high temperature, heat flux, strain
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  We need to determine the exposure/service conditions of a component inside a high pressure gaseous reaction pressure vessel in real time while it is operating at extremely high temperatures and pressures. We want to measure surface conditions of strain (first choice) and heat flux (second choice) and temperature (third choice) inside an operating gaseous on several locations on a component.
  
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  BACKGROUND
  Ambient conditions seen by the component inside a high pressure reactor are a gas temperature of 1500°C, gas pressure of 50–60 atmospheres, heat fluxes of 1–3 MW/m2 though the component and a CO/Hydrogen gas. Analyses of the damaged and failed equipment indicate that surface temperatures on the specially cooled component must have reached 600°C – 700°C and that temperature must be cycling to have produced the thermal fatigue cracks observed. The component is internally cooled by high pressure cooling water operating at a temperature of 180 degrees C. We need to document and monitor surface conditions of the component inside a running reactor.
  
  The component is roughly cylindrical with one end placed into the high pressure, high temperature conditions. The cylinder is round on one end with a diameter of 0.4 meter, total length of about 3.5 meters and weight of 2,000 kg. All surfaces are of convex curvature. Only the end of the cylinder exposed to the reactor – about 0.1-0-.2 meter x 0.4 meter diameter – must be monitored. Measurements of areas of a square centimeter would be adequate, while smaller areas of 5mm x 5mm would be great. A total of 10 locations will be adequate over the surface of the component. Surface properties to be measured in priority order are 1) strain, 2) heat flux, and 3) temperature.
  
  The component wall thicknesses are 2-4 mm and are made of Inconel (nickel-chromium-iron) and stainless steel (iron-chromium-nickel) alloys. The components contain high pressure cooling water at a temperature of 180 degrees C.
  
  When operating, the reactor pressure vessel is sealed and also contains the component. Any measurement information from the sensor must be conveyable out through the pressure vessel, by electrical signals via insulated wires or via optical fibers or other means.
  
  Perhaps use of X-ray diffraction to measure the lattice strain of the alloy at the surface could be accomplished, which is a known method to measure materials strain for research.
  
  CONSTRAINTS
  • Seek a ready-to-use, mature, and demonstrated measuring/sensing technology. We do not have time to enter a development cycle.
  • Able to withstand the extreme conditions inside a sealed, high pressure gaseous reactor, and report in real time through a pressure vessel.
  • Maximum thickness of sensor should be a 3 mm. The presence of the sensor should not greatly affect the measurement of strain, heat flux, or temperature.
  • Need concept to adhere/glue/weld/stick the sensor to the smooth component surface or
  a concept or method to monitor the surface by “looking” at the surface with some sort of light or radiation
  • Frequency of sensor response should be at least +/- 2 seconds.
  • 1st choice - component surface engineering strains to be measured are 0.05% +/- 0.02%
  • 2nd choice - heat fluxes to be measured are 1-3 MW/square meter +/- 0.2 MW/square meter
  • 3rd choice - component surface temperatures to be measured are in the range of 400-800 degrees C to a tolerance of +/- 20 degrees C.
  • Sensor life during operation of the reactor should be at least one month and preferably one year.
  
  POSSIBLE SOLUTION AREAS
  Industries of interest might be aerospace propulsion (engines), space craft propulsion (engines and atmosphere reentry protection systems),, fossil fired combustion facilities, petrochemical plants, chemicals plants, heating, ceramics manufacturing, steel/iron making, heat treatment, insulation, thermal radiation management, pulp and paper processing facilities, nuclear power plants, incinerator facilities, studies/equipment by power generation facilities and similar organizations.
  
  Field Of Use and Intended Application
  Monitor surface conditions of components used in high pressure and high temperature chemical reactors. The components under consideration are devices which inject reactants and materials into high pressure and high temperature reactors.
  
  Desired Outcome
  Real-time instrumentation to determine the exposure/service mechanical surface conditions of a component which is vital to the function of a chemical process. The information would be used to diagnose equipment failure mechanisms, to validate adequate lifetimes of new equipment and to measure conditions, which could then be reproduced in equipment prototype testing rigs to evaluate alternate equipment designs and materials before substitution into commercial plants. The effort aims to increase component lifetimes, which will reduce maintenance costs and also improve plant productivity.
  
  Previously Attempted Solutions
  Welded thermocouples have been placed in various locations, but they compromised the integrity of the component being measured, have limited lifetimes and are fragile in operation and during installation.
  
  Optical pyrometers were used to look at the surface to measure temperatures, but particles in the gas interfered with the measurements.
  
  Strain gauges were not successfully placed on the face of the component being tested. We could not understand how to attach the gauges to the surface and also get the signal out of the pressure vessel.
  
  We also use mathematical modeling to determine the heat fluxes, surface temperatures, and surface strains of interest. But we need real measurement to confirm or to adjust or validate these predictions.
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D-96anonymous company / Australia 1068

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Water Polymer Technology

Molecular Science, microbial, Chemistry
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  I am looking for chemist who can help me to find the simple & cost effective way to manufacture better quality of water polymer in commercial scale. I will provide the sample of water polymer that are common in the market place.
  
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  The water polymer is an ecological product which delivers water to plants through microbes using the age old “thimbleful” concept; it is a non hazardous chemical product. It combines microbial activity with chemical technology. It utilizes molecular science and microbial interaction to control water release directly to plant roots as needed. It is a stagnant and non-volatile solid substance produced through solidifying water, causing fundamental changes in the physical properties of water. Once it contacts dry soil around the plants roots or drip zone, it slowly releases moisture through the common microbe in water polymer and all soil types.
  
  Most of water polymer/ crystals/ water retaining agents in the market place are high bibulous resins. Currently there are two major types of water retaining agents, acrylamide-acrylate cross-linking copolymer and starch-acrylate graft cross-linking co-polymer. Water retaining agents hold no water themselves. It absorbs water from outside and releases it to plants. In contrast, the one that I have as of sample is consist of 98% water and 2% cellulose. It releases water at a slow rate through microbial interaction in soil and provides moisture for plants. It does not evaporate in dry environments or flow or leak in sand. It reaches the roots of plants and releases moisture at a low rate, providing a slow but steady supply of moisture.
  
  Successful research partner will help me to find the simple & cost effective way to manufacture better quality of water polymer in commercial scale. Read more
D-727G.O. Impulsora, S.A. de C.V. / Mexico 1492

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Seeking: Low cost extraccion technology and equipment for the production of botanical active compounds.

extraccion technology, botanical extracts, botanical compounds, Supercritical fluid extraction, SCFE CO2, botanics
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  Solutions presented should provide a low investment - low cost operation process technology, equipment sources, and equipment donors (if possible) for an environment friendly. A low-scale extraction operation seeking the production of high purity and quality botanical active compounds suitable for further processing by the culinary and pharmaceutical industries.
  
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  Technology must not employ organic solvents that could pose a threat to the environment. The scope of the request includes information of the technology and processing equipment. The ease of operation and operating cost of the extraction facility are to be kept as low as possible, for it is bound to be placed in a desertic or semidesertic rural area for the employment and benefit of families living under extreme poverty conditions. Targeted native herbs are rosemary, oreganum, aloe, cactus leaves, and others. Read more

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D-499anonymous company / United Kingdom 1069

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Seeking new processes or technologies to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or selectively remove PAHs from exhaust streams

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), combustion of organic materials, meat cooked at high temperatures, filtration, absorption, smoke fish
- Desired outcome
  
  We are therefore looking to identify new processes or technologies which are able to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or selectively remove PAHs from exhaust streams to which humans are potentially exposed. Any technology should be able to work in a range of environments, temperatures and in the presence of various compounds, be stable until use, and compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, fire-fighters).
  
  Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are potent atmospheric pollutants which are produced as a result of incomplete combustion of organic materials, including coal, wood, oil and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings. Studies have shown that high levels of PAHs are found, for example, in meat cooked at high temperatures such as grilling or barbecuing, and in smoke fish. As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic and mutagenic.
  
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  Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are potent atmospheric pollutants which are produced as a result of incomplete combustion of organic materials, including coal, wood, oil and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings. Studies have shown that high levels of PAHs are found, for example, in meat cooked at high temperatures such as grilling or barbecuing, and in smoked fish. As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic and mutagenic.
  
  Our client is therefore looking to identify new processes or technologies which are able to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or selectively remove PAHs from exhaust streams to which humans are potentially exposed. Any technology should be able to work in a range of environments, temperatures and in the presence of various compounds, be stable until use, and compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, fire-fighters).
  
  Some potential solutions could be:-
  - Selective filters
  - Advanced particulate filters
  - Additives/catalysts to enable complete combustion by changing the combustion mechanism
  - Selectively removing/modifying any known precursors of PAHs.
  
  The client has previously tested removal of PAHs using zeolites and carbon but did not achieve positive results.
  Technologies of interest could come from solutions for the following industries:
  
  • Petrochemical
  • Foundries/Incinerators
  • Food industry especially smoked foods
  • Residential heating
  • Power generation
  • Air / water purification
  • Automobile (exhausts)
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D-607Laser Consult Ltd. / Hungary 1649

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Seeking fermentation technology of Pristinamycin

Pristinamycin technology, fermentation
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  Pristinamycin(CAS No：270076-60-3) is an antibiotic used primarily in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, and to a lesser extent streptococcal infections. We’re looking for a technology of Pristinamycin based on fermentation. Both of the strain and the process are included.
  
  The technology should have over 5000u/ml fermentation titre and other competitive parameters, and not infringe on other patents and intellectual property right. It is better that it can be directly used for APIs industrial production.
  
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  Pristinamycin (INN) (CAS No：270076-60-3), also spelled pristinamycine, is an antibiotic used primarily in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, and to a lesser extent streptococcal infections. It is a streptogramin group antibiotic, similar to virginiamycin, derived from the bacterium Streptomyces pristinaespiralis. It is marketed in Europe by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Synercid and Pyostacine.
  
  Pristinamycin is a mixture of two components that have a synergistic antibacterial action. Pristinamycin IA is a macrolide, and results in pristinamycin having a similar spectrum of action to erythromycin. Pristinamycin IIA (streptogramin A) is a depsipeptide.[1] PI and PII are coproduced by S. pristinaespiralis in a ratio of 30:70.
  
  Each compound binds to the bacterial 50 S ribosomal subunit and inhibits the elongation process of the protein synthesis, thereby exhibiting only a moderate bacteriostatic activity. Clinicuse：Despite the macrolide component, it is effective against erythromycin-resistant staphylococci and strepcococci.[3][4] Importantly, it is active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Its usefulness for severe infections, however, may be limited by the lack of an intravenous formulation owing to its poor solubility.[5] Nevertheless it is sometimes used as an alternative to rifampicin+fusidic acid or linezolid for the treatment of MRSA.
  
  We’re looking for a technology of Pristinamycin based on fermentation. Both of the strain and the process are included. The strain should have productivity of more than 5000u/ml (harvest fermentation titre). It’s better that the technology including the strain has been commercialized at industrial scale fermentor. Read more
D-822anonymous company / Germany 365

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Seeking competence and innovative ideas in the field “3D printers - applications for pharmaceuticals and drug discovery”.

tissue engineering, compound synthesis, drug discovery, pharmaceutical, DNA, printer, 3D printing
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  We are looking for a thorough analysis of the topic “3D printers - applications for pharmaceuticals and drug discovery”. What is a systematic review of the current status and future outlook of the potential of this game changing technology? For which applications could 3D printing be used? What potential has 3D printing regarding to drug discovery? What are the benefits for the pharmaceutical industry? Who are the most advanced research groups? Which companies are cutting edge? Who are the key thought leaders? Who should be addressed for potential collaborations? What are investment sweet spots? What additional innovative applications can be conceived?
  
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  The principle of DNA printing is well-known but there are other purposes a 3D printer could be used for. Applications for compound synthesis and tissue engineering have been described. Technology is rapidly advancing and there are multiple areas for drug discovery, manufacturing and pharmaceutical marketing the technology could be applied to (some examples are shown in the links attached below).
  
  http://www.nygenome.org/blog/biotechs-explore-role-3d-printing-drug-development
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17760085
  http://www.pmlive.com/pharma_news/3d_printing_starts_to_take_hold_in_pharma_444836 Read more
D-440Strategic Allies Ltd. / United Kingdom 1719

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Seeking scrap tyre recycling technology or expertise

tyre, recycling, rubber
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  Our client is part of a major European group operating throughout the waste-recycling sector. Systematically extending its reach to incorporate all aspects of waste recycling, the company is now seeking partnering and investment opportunities in the tyre recycling sector and in return is offering marketing expertise and capital to help access appropriate markets.
  
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  We are particularly seeking new product opportunities where our client’s recycled rubber crumb material can be a significant component and this will require them to add value to their current product.
  
  We will consider niche opportunities across a diverse range of products, markets and applications. The client is keen to find opportunities for markets outside the construction / landscaping industries where rubber crumb is currently used, and is considered a commodity product. For clarity this search forms part of our client’s diversification strategy and therefore all opportunities will be considered.
  
  Opportunities may include, but should not be limited to, the following markets:-
  
  - Filtration, e.g. membranes / activated carbon
  - Temporary flooring / interior materials for events and exhibitions
  - Absorption of energy / sound / impact / odour
  - Seals / closures / gaskets
  - Consumer products
  - Composite products
  - Drainage
  - Inert fillers / pigments
  - Energy generation
  
  …where the inherent properties of the rubber crumb can be utilised (e.g. calorific content, elasticity, flexibility, porosity, inertness, etc)
  
  The client is also aware that to improve the value of its recycled rubber material it must also find innovative technologies that refine / change or otherwise add value to its standard recycled product. We are therefore equally interested in relevant technologies / opportunities that add value to recycled rubber material by, for example:-
  
  - Refining or filtering the material further
  - Adding functionality, e.g. to allow biogas filtration
  - Improving potential strength
  - Activating carbon content
  - Agglomerating rubber crumb into consistently formable material
  - Processes to allow use as replacement for virgin rubber
  
  The client is willing to consider all relevant collaboration opportunities, including outright purchase, joint development, licensing and other mutually beneficial relationships that will allow them some form of exclusivity or the opportunity to be first to market.
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D-162anonymous company / United Kingdom 1062

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Novel low cost, food-grade liquid filtration material with high optical clarity

Perforated film, mesh, web, porous material, permeable membrane
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  We are searching for innovative, IP-supported, disruptive technology relating to liquid filtration materials for potentially disposable applications. Current products use non-woven and woven material substrates including thermoplastic polymers, cellulose based materials and PLA (polylactic acid). We are focused on finding an innovative, cost effective material to replace high performance (but expensive) woven substrates and are additionally interested in perforating technologies or materials.
  
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  We seek a novel low cost, food-grade material suitable for applications including as a bouquet garni (dried herbs) sachet used in cooking. The material should have a high degree of optical clarity so that the quality of the ingredients within can be clearly seen.
  
  Potential solutions could include:-
  New bio-based materials requiring further processing
  Processes (e.g. perforation) to convert existing substrates
  Fully formed materials requiring no processing
  Materials with changeable properties (e.g. permeable under certain conditions)
  
  We are interested in reviewing all opportunities, from early stage technology to commercially available solutions, but end material should meet the following characteristics (we are interested to look at solutions that only partly fit the characteristics if they can be developed further):-
  - High degree of visual transparency / opaqueness
  - Perforations (holes / slits, etc) to be 50-200 micron diameter
  - Low cost – price should be less than €50 / kilo
  - Biodegradable / compostable (preferably sustainably sourced)
  - Food grade material
  - High flow rate for liquids such as water (linear flow of >10 cm/s, using 50ml at 0.49KPa pressure)
  - Thickness of material should ideally be between 45 – 65um
  - Soft touch feel, not rigid (comfortable next to skin)
  - Material should withstand standard, large scale commercial processing – e.g. cutting, thermal processing to 200˚C
  - Converting processes (e.g. perforation) should enable inline processing, preferably following manufacture to reduce converting cost
  
  We believe potential solutions could be found in any of the following market / product sectors:-
   Converting – perforation, co-extrusion, multi-layer, texturising, modify visual and tactile effects, controlled porosity
   Industrial – filtration membranes, reinforcement materials
   Food industry – permeability films for MA (modified atmosphere) packaging
   Packaging – overwrap packaging
   Healthcare / Medical – wound care, bandages, filtration media
   Consumer – wipes / tissues
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D-775anonymous company / United Kingdom 1313

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Seeking effective technologies to prevent the evaporation of / convert into non-hazardous waste the vapors of 2-Pyrrolidone (2P) and 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MP Diol).

2-Pyrrolidone, 2-Methyl-1, 3-propanediol, chemical waste, harmless waste, industrial waste, waste management, chemical plants, Chemistry, encapsulation of vapours, binding of vapours
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  We are actively seeking an effective means to prevent the evaporation of - or otherwise convert into non-hazardous waste – certain vapors given off during a manufacturing process. These vapors are of the compounds 2-Pyrrolidone (2P) and 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MP Diol).
  
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  During the process, two intermediate compounds are used which subsequently evaporate into the atmosphere. The compounds have a low condensation point, and so the client requires an expensive system to collect and condense the vapors into a waste product that has to be disposed of as chemical waste, thereby incurring further cost. The two compounds in question are:
  
  Compound Empirical formula Molecular weight CAS No.
  2-Pyrrolidone(2P) C4H7NO 85 616-45-5
  2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MP Diol) C4H10O2 90 2163-42-0
  
  The client would like to remove the need to dispose of this liquid condensate. We are therefore looking for innovative methods to:
  
  • Convert them into harmless waste, or some other format which could allow the compounds to be reused / recycled, or disposed of as non-chemical waste
  • Safely destroy the compounds in the vapour / liquid phase
  • Prevent the compounds from evaporating somehow (e.g. encapsulation or binding technology)
  
  The client will consider various potential technological solutions for this search, including innovative chemistry, processes and devices that can be incorporated into the manufacturing process or as standalone equipment to process the compounds - the key objective is to remove the need to dispose of a regulated chemical waste. Our client is continually investing in product improvement and has appropriate R&D facilities to further develop innovative technologies for this application – however some degree of proof of concept will be required to progress discussions. Eventual solutions will have global markets, and the client will consider any reasonable commercial arrangements including licensing in, purchasing, strategic alliances and partnering arrangements.
  
  Please send preliminary information on any proposed opportunity – including a short description, technical and marketing advantages and initial suggestions on possible methods of co-operation.
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D-504anonymous company / United Kingdom 1804

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Seeking new technologies to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or to selectively remove them from exhaust streams to which humans are exposed

Poly aromatic hydrocarbons, oxidation catalysts, selective filters
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  Our client is therefore looking to identify new processes or technologies which are able to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or selectively remove PAHs from exhaust streams to which humans are potentially exposed. Any technology should be able to work in a range of environments, temperatures and in the presence of various compounds, be stable until use, and compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, fire-fighters).
  
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  Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are potent atmospheric pollutants which are produced as a result of incomplete combustion of organic materials, including coal, wood, oil and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings. Studies have shown that high levels of PAHs are found, for example, in meat cooked at high temperatures such as grilling or barbecuing, and in smoked fish. As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic and mutagenic.
  
  Some potential solutions could be:-
  
  - Selective filters
  - Advanced particulate filters
  - Additives/catalysts to enable complete combustion by changing the combustion mechanism
  - Selectively removing/modifying any known precursors of PAHs.
  
  The client has previously tested removal of PAHs using zeolites and carbon but did not achieve positive results.
  
  Technologies of interest could come from solutions for the following industries:
  
  • Petrochemical
  • Foundries/Incinerators
  • Food industry especially smoked foods
  • Residential heating
  • Power generation
  • Air / water purification
  • Automobile (exhausts)
  
  Our client is a £multi-million company interested in advanced materials for the filtration / removal of harmful substances from exhaust streams. They are continually investing in product development and have R&D facilities to develop appropriate innovative technologies. Eventual products will have global markets. The client is searching for innovative technology and processes, and will consider any reasonable commercial arrangements including licensing in, purchasing, strategic alliances and partnering arrangements.
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D-166anonymous company / United Kingdom 1169

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Non-toxic technology / materials to remove malodorous compounds from complex gas exhaust streams

malodour removal, odour absorption, organic volatiles. encapsulation, zeolites
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  We are searching for an effective means of reducing or removing the malodour (unpleasant smell) produced when organic matter is being digested, naturally degrades or is industrially processed / incinerated. We are seeking removal and/or absorption technology to address this unpleasant odour or a means to stop the volatiles migrating & then subsequently adhering to nearby surfaces. The technology must be capable of removing malodours very quickly, i.e. in seconds, in complex conditions.
  
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  We are searching for an effective means of reducing or removing the malodour (unpleasant smell) produced when organic matter is being digested, naturally degrades or is industrially processed / incinerated. We are seeking removal and/or absorption technology to address this unpleasant odour or a means to stop the volatiles migrating & then subsequently adhering to nearby surfaces. An initial “screening test” and longer term methodology for quantifying odour on surfaces, including skin, would also be of interest.
  
  When organic material degrades, by whatever means, it produces/emits a complex mixture of volatiles. Several of these volatiles have been identified, one of the most odorous is Dimethyl Trisulfide (TriSulphide). We are interested in selectively removing various malodorous molecules, (as indicated below), from effluent streams where the particle size is 0.5 -5.0 micron.
  The objective is to reduce or remove or absorb the malodour and not to mask it. Although the primary objective is not to mask the odour, particularly effective masking technologies may however be of interest.
  
  The malodorous compounds that have been identified as being of interest to remove include:
  Compound Empirical formula Density Molecular weight
  
  2-Ethyl-3.5-Dimethyl Pyrazine C8H12N2 0.964 g/cm3 136
  Dimethyl Trisulphide C2H6S3 1.22g/cm3 126
  2-(1-Methyl Ethyl) Pyridine C5H5N 0.956g/cm3 79
  4-Acetyl Pyrazole C5H6N2O 1.19g/cm3 110
  Cyclohexanone C6H10O 0.953g/cm3 98
  
  Innovative non-toxic technology / materials to selectively remove such molecules and other similar pungent volatiles must work exceptionally quickly, i.e. in seconds. They must also be stable at ambient temperatures until use and have the ability to work in complex, harsh, possibly high temperature environments. The solution should be adaptable to suit, amongst other manifestations, a small personal device, be economically viable, available for mass manufacture internationally and have strong associated IP.
  
  We are open to solutions from all sources but believe the following areas may be fruitful:
  
  • Innovative absorbent materials e.g. advanced activated carbon, Sepiolite etc
  • Encapsulation technologies
  • Waste water/effluent processing. (e.g. developed for use by human operator)
  Agricultural or farm waste industry
  • Mass produced “Zeolites” focussed on similar volatiles
  • Life science solutions
  • Industrial process scrubbers
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D-281anonymous company / United States 1206

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Seeking: Cheap, effective water treatment system to enable the use - re-use of dirty waste wate

dirty water, treatment, reuse,
- Desired outcome
  
  This organization needs a way to render dirty water clean enough to use for washing or sanitary purposes. The method must be effective, low cost, and not require power.
  
  The dirty or waste water may contain a variety of contaminants that need to be removed. Issues this organization has identified and would like to be able to tackle in particular are:
  
  o Reduce/remove dirt particles in the water to reduce turbidity <5NTU
  
  o Remove surfactants (particularly Linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LA
  
  01/02/2011 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  Clean water for drinking and washing is in short supply in most of the world. Besides hydration (a critical world-wide need), water is necessary for washing and sanitary needs.
  
  When clothes are washed in a bucket or small tub that contains a minimal amount of water, the wash and rinse water rapidly become burdened with dirt and soap. This organization would like to find a way to remove the dirt and surfactants from the used water -- cheaply -- thus effectively multiplying the clean water for use in rinsing. Ideally, your water-cleaning method could make dirty water potable.
  
  A typical first rinse laundry water contains a surfactant concentration of 0.1-0.2 g per L, a turbidity of ~300 NTU and a pH of ~9. Typical surfactants are anionic surfactants such as linear alkylbenzene sulphonates and non-ionic surfactants such as, ethoxylated alcohols.
  
  CONSTRAINTS
  
  o Your solution should present no safety or eco-toxicity issues.
  
  o The solution should not be a powered device.
  
  o Time constraints: Your solution should clean up ~10 L of water in about 2 minutes
  
  o Easy to clean and maintain. A technical solution that requires a great deal of water to clean would not be satisfactory.
  
  o The target market is exceptionally cost-sensitive in terms of initial equipment acquisition, and in operation, maintenance, and upkeep.
  
  POSSIBLE SOLUTION AREAS
  
  A number of solutions exist for waste water treatment and purification. If any can be used within the cost, power and volume constraints they would be of interest.
  
  Potential technology solution areas
  
  o Absorbants (activated carbon, silica gel), antifoams
  
  o Filtration/separation/sieves/membranes
  
  o Coagulation/flocculation
  
  o Aeration
  
  o Chemical
  
  o UV
  
  Field Of Use and Intended Application
  Washing water in rural and clean-water-poor areas of the world.
  
  Desired Outcome
  Ideally, you will provide a method or device that can reduce water turbidity, remove surfactants (predominantly LAS surfactants), render the water a neutral pH, and clean about 10L of water in about 2 minutes.
  
  Previously Attempted Solutions
  The current method uses flocculation. This clumps together fine particles using flocculants, thus improving filterability of the particles. It is a method used in water purification plants and sewage treatment.
  
  Comments
  This company is open to a wide variety of deals and is able to support early stage joint development work.
  
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D-265anonymous company / United States 1157

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Seeking 'greener' technologies to inhibit colors from attaching to polyquaternium on fibers/textiles

polyquar, fiber, ssma, fabric, colot
- Desired outcome
  
  We are seeking technologies to neutralize, block or inhibit the reaction between polyquaternium compounds (PQs) and color 'bodies' in aqueous environments.
  
  23/01/2011 - The deadline of this technology request has expired
  
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  The effect has been noted at various conditions. The temperature of the water can be anywhere from 5'C to 95'C. The ration of textile to water is from 1:10 to 1:3. The pH of the water can be from 6 to 11. This is not to say these are limits as more extreme conditions may also exhibit the effect. PQs are known to provide benefits such as nice 'feel' at low cost in many personal care products however when the personal care product is directly applied to fibers and fabrics, they can cause staining. If any colors come into contact with the PQs in an aqueous environment, the PQs will effectively 'suck in' the color bodies. The color bodies can be from grass stains, inorganic particulate soils (clay) or even fugitive dyes from other fabrics. The adhering is most acute with cotton fibers, but solutions that prevent adhering on any fibers are of interest.
  The current blocking approach uses sulfonated styrene malaic anhydride (SSMA) in high concentration to inhibit color bodies from contacting and adhering to the PQ.
  
  Background
  We believe that the cationic substituents are a cause of the problem. Nonionic based detergents are most affected by this phenomenon while detergents with high anionic surfactant levels exhibit similar behavior, but to a much lesser degree; Note, however, that [PQ7], which is common in many hand soaps appears to be unaffected by surfactant type.. Neutralizing the polyquat positive charges seems to help in inhibiting the reaction.
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  - Remove the poly quats from the fibers
  - Provide a cheaper alternative to SSMA to neutralize or block color bodies from contacting/adhering. This could be accomplished either by targeting the PQs directly, or by generically infusing the whole aqueous environment with the blocker/inhibitor (as is currently done)
  - Reduce the amount of SSMA required to effectively block the adhering (current concentrations for efficacy in a nonionic surfactant based detergent are 60 ppm to the aqueous system )
  - Target the stain directly (have to get there before the color gets there) OR generic solution (much higher concentrations required).
  
  Constraints:
  
  - Needs to be human-safe (GRAS)
  - Preferably biodegradable
  - Definitely needs to meet Design for the Environment (EPA) criteria
  
  Desired Outcome
  Cheaper, more sustainable method for preventing colors from adhering to PQs during washing of the underlying fibers/fabrics.
  
  Previously Attempted Solutions
  Using poly sulfonated styrene malaic anhydride (SSMA) – inhibits the color bodies from contacting and adhering to the PQ.
  Attemped to use polycarboxylates, acrylates and co-polymers. Solvents - mineral spirits, polar, non-polar, even chlorinated. None of these approaches worked.
  
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Carbon monoxide, filtration, absorption, respiratory masks, combustion

catalysts, encapsulation, combustion, metal oxides

Carbon Monoxide (CO), stabilisation of actives

Conductivity, conductance, CNT, carbo nanotubes

We're seeking carbon nanotubes for conductive applications that polymerized in bulk can offer better conductivity than carbon materials in use today, and which are lighter-in-weight than current non-carbon conductors.

Polymer, Carbon, materials, Conductivity, copper

This organization needs a weight-saving alternative to sheets, and wires of copper and aluminum that can operate at specific frequencies

power generation, power station, power plants, power, natural gas, natural gas refueling, gas, Coal, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable fuels

exothermic, carbonacious, pyrotechnics, ceramics, heat-source

high temperature, reducing atmosphere, insulation, Iconel

Fresh produce, water vapor transmission resistance, Control Atmosphere Packaging, CAP, food waste, food spoilage, retail, moisture control

Pearlites, land, cellulose, kiersergurs, co adjuvant product

The objective of the present challenge is to find a partner to co-develop a filtration coadjuvand product based on a mix of Pearlite, kieselgurs and cellulose fibre. Turn over: 500.000euros, 250.000 tons/year, with a expected grow of 1 million euros. Final benefit. 3% (based on agreement)

duplexers, high rejection, steep roll-off, cavity filter, SAW filter

I need to create an injectable solution with 20 % of caffeine.

shale gas, hydraulic fracturing, nitrogen fracturing, carbon dioxide fracturing,

Titanium dioxide, photo-oxidation, Nanotechnology, pigment dispersion, Photooxidation

new mode of action, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, antibiotics, bactericides, vetnary, animal hea

pipe, induction heating, manufacture, installation, welding, connecting

sensor, high temperature, heat flux, strain

Molecular Science, microbial, Chemistry

I am looking for chemist who can help me to find the simple & cost effective way to manufacture better quality of water polymer in commercial scale. I will provide the sample of water polymer that are common in the market place.

extraccion technology, botanical extracts, botanical compounds, Supercritical fluid extraction, SCFE CO2, botanics

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), combustion of organic materials, meat cooked at high temperatures, filtration, absorption, smoke fish

Pristinamycin technology, fermentation

tissue engineering, compound synthesis, drug discovery, pharmaceutical, DNA, printer, 3D printing

tyre, recycling, rubber

Perforated film, mesh, web, porous material, permeable membrane

2-Pyrrolidone, 2-Methyl-1, 3-propanediol, chemical waste, harmless waste, industrial waste, waste management, chemical plants, Chemistry, encapsulation of vapours, binding of vapours

We are actively seeking an effective means to prevent the evaporation of - or otherwise convert into non-hazardous waste – certain vapors given off during a manufacturing process. These vapors are of the compounds 2-Pyrrolidone (2P) and 2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MP Diol).

Poly aromatic hydrocarbons, oxidation catalysts, selective filters

malodour removal, odour absorption, organic volatiles. encapsulation, zeolites

dirty water, treatment, reuse,

polyquar, fiber, ssma, fabric, colot

We are seeking technologies to neutralize, block or inhibit the reaction between polyquaternium compounds (PQs) and color 'bodies' in aqueous environments.

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