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 | Seeking Technology for extraction/limiting absorption of oil/hydrophobic fluids |
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New technologies/IP that identify new technologies for oil extraction or preventing absorption of lipids in a porous matrix e.g. potato chips. These technologies can be outside of the food industry such as pharmaceutical, petrochemical to enable oil/hydrophobic fluid removal/reduction. Key areas of focus: 1) Tech limits absorption of hydrophobic fluids (e.g. high temperature post frying to promote oil drainage) 2) Tech that extracts hydrophobic fluids (e.g. steam stripping, centrifuge, super-critical CO2 extraction, ultrasonic) 3) Tech that prevents creation of a porous matrix when exposed to thermal energy (e.g. (pre-treatments such as pulse electric field)) |
 | Seeking Fluid dynamic numerical simulation of a ballpoint pen writing system |
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BIC is looking for advanced computer simulations that can accurately model how ink flows in a ballpoint pen during writing. The writing performance of a ballpoint pen depends on the interaction between the ink, the ball and ball socket, and the paper. Fluid dynamic numerical simulations could help determine quantitatively on the one hand the magnitude of certain key parameters such as the ink viscosity, surface roughness, shear rate, stress & strain distribution etc and on the other their influence on ink flow and consumption. The group has extensive empirical knowledge of the parameters affecting writing but has never used numerical simulations to further enhance it. A quantitative analysis of the influence of a system parameter on writing would help us pinpoint those that have to be adjusted to meet the expected product performance. |
 | Seeking safe and effective outdoor mosquito solutions |
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Seeking safe and effective outdoor mosquito solutions to help consumers enjoy their yard and outdoor spaces without the annoyance and inconvenience of mosquito bites. Mosquitos are a common nuisance and disease spreading insect. In addition to being vectors of disease, one of the main reasons we want to tackle this pest is to allow people to enjoy outdoor activities more frequently – e.g., eating outside, spending time with family, and watching outdoor sporting events. Here in P&G Ventures, we are looking for existing, in market solutions which exist globally that are specifically designed to kill or repel mosquitos. |
 | LSF: B2B Chemtech, UK & NL, Angel round with lead investor, ≈40% funding secured |
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LSF is a Chemtech business based in Amersham, UK, with extensive industry experience. A B2B operation, generating revenue from customers Proof of Concept (PoC) testing and a roadmap to deliver the first demonstrator facility. The LSF process accepts used solid or liquid, hydrocarbon-containing, feedstock materials. The process gasifies the feedstock and then using a liquid electrolyte, oxidation and saturation reactions are initiated. These reactions produce a recovered, saturated condensate and a solid, raw Carbon Black output. LSF's recovered condensate is of a higher quality and has far lower contaminants than its competitors and the rCB has been tested as suitable for vehicle and industrial rubber components. LSF has patented the core technology and the novel application of electrochemical processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstocks. UK & US patents granted with EU patent expected to be granted in Q1, 24. |
 | Green Cements, an innovative way to reduce clinker usage while reusing slag |
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The production of cement is vital for the economic development of any country, as it is a fundamental pillar of the construction industry. However, it is also one of the most polluting processes in the world, as evidenced by the fact that for every ton of cement produced, 1 ton of CO2 is released into the environment. On the other hand, the copper mining industry generates 2.2 tons of slag per ton produced. To put this into perspective, if a plant processes 1000 tons of copper slag, only 6% is transformed into copper, while the rest is disposed of in tailings, contaminating and affecting the lifespan of the mining plant. Our solution uses this copper slag to produce cement, thus reducing the consumption of clinker by 15%, while maintaining early-age compressive strength, increasing the durability of the mortars used, and all this while reducing the amount of CO2 emitted into the environment. Additionally, it allows for the reuse of a waste product from the copper mining industry. |
 | New tannin-rich extract from vegetal sources for tanning hides and skins |
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The A3 Chair in Leather Innovation developed an innovative aqueous extraction procedure to obtain a tannin-rich extract from seed grapes. The new extract contains a mixture of tannins and non-tannins which confers an improved antioxidant and light fastness properties. The extract also contains a colouring agent similar to that obtained with the Chestnut Tree extract. The main characteristic is the capacity to precipitate proteins and make them resistant to decomposition, for which reason the extract is useful as tanning agent for hides and skins. |
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