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A great link to a demo I attended the other day hosted by the great people at Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc. Here are some things I learned. Chitin nanocrystals offer several potential benefits for the paper and pulp packaging industry: Enhanced Mechanical Properties: Chitin nanocrystals can be incorporated into paper and pulp products to improve their mechanical strength and durability. This enhancement can lead to packaging materials that are more resistant to tearing, puncturing, and other forms of damage during handling and transportation. Barrier Properties: Chitin nanocrystals can form a barrier against gases and liquids, which can help to improve the moisture resistance and shelf life of packaged products. This barrier can prevent the ingress of water vapor, oils, and other substances that may degrade the quality of the packaged goods. Biodegradability: Chitin, the precursor to chitin nanocrystals, is a naturally occurring polymer found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects, as well as in fungal cell walls. As a result, chitin nanocrystals derived from renewable sources offer an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic additives in paper and pulp packaging. These materials can be biodegraded by microorganisms after use, reducing environmental pollution and waste. Renewable and Sustainable: Chitin can be extracted from various waste streams in the seafood and agricultural industries, such as shrimp shells, crab shells, and fungal biomass. Utilizing these waste materials to produce chitin nanocrystals provides a sustainable and cost-effective source of raw materials for the paper and pulp packaging industry. Improved Printability and Surface Properties: Incorporating chitin nanocrystals into paper and pulp formulations can improve the surface smoothness and printability of packaging materials. This enhancement allows for better print quality, ink adhesion, and graphics reproduction, which are important for branding and marketing purposes. Reduced Environmental Impact: By replacing synthetic additives with chitin nanocrystals, the paper and pulp packaging industry can reduce its reliance on petroleum-based products and minimize its environmental footprint. Additionally, the biodegradability of chitin-based materials can help to mitigate the accumulation of non-biodegradable waste in landfills and marine environments. Check them out and check out their video. Also they are a local company which makes it even better in my eyes.

Ever wondered how a material can redefine industries? 🚀 From its humble beginnings in pyrolysis labs to today's cutting-edge advancements, carbon fiber's journey is a testament to relentless innovation. 🛠️💡 Originally limited, it now reigns supreme in industries worldwide - Aerospace, Medicine, Automobiles, Green Energy, and even everyday Household products. 🌍💪 The evolution since the 1950s has transformed carbon fiber into a marvel, shaping the future of manufacturing. 🌈🔧 Embrace the lightweight strength that's rewriting the rules across the spectrum! 🌐🔗 #Nitprocomposite #carbonfibercomposites #CarbonFiber #innovation #CarbonFiberMastery #InnovationHistory #CarbonFiberMagic #CarbonFiberRevolution #InnovationUnleashed

🚀 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞: Carbice 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 🚀 Carbice has developed a groundbreaking thermal interface material that addresses challenges in thermal management for high-performance electronics. Their advanced carbon nanotube technology enhances the efficiency of heat transfer, ensuring that electronic devices can operate reliably even under extreme conditions. We (Dieter Kraft and Serban Mogos) believe that our portfolio company, Carbice, is making remarkable strides in the fields of electromobility and space technology. Their groundbreaking technology has the potential to revolutionize entire industries. 🔧 With Carbice technology, product reliability is enhanced, heat transfer is improved, and space requirements can be reduced. 🏭 Carbice's production is in full swing and ready to scale further, marking the beginning of an exciting growth phase for this innovative startup. We invite potential customers from the mobility sector and high-volume markets to explore the benefits of Carbice's cutting-edge technology and join us in pioneering new partnerships. The team behind the technology is Baratunde Cola, Hal Lasky, Craig Green, PhD, Marcus Walker. #DeepTech #Innovation #Electromobility #SpaceTech #Carbice #VentureCapital #Technology #Partnerships

AIBN and industry partner Redflow are working together on one of the keys to a decarbonised world – better batteries.     Dr Bin Luo and his team are collaborating with Redflow to develop zinc-bromine flow batteries. We know that flow batteries are a promising technology for the development of large scale energy storage, as they are:     ✅ Safer  ✅ More scalable   ✅ Have a longer life     The researchers are working to crack the code to better battery tech, pitting battery materials against each other to identify superior performance, improve costs, and identify degradation factors.     👇 Discover how they're doing it  https://lnkd.in/gntaeYAy    #sustainability #Redflow #batterytech #technology #batterytechnology #industryinnovator #energystorage #tech 

Great to see this technology making it's way into the market. I remember researching Graphene Oxide for a couple projects years ago in college (and those who worked with me knew how obsessed I was with GO!), so it's really neat to see how far it's come. There's always been a lot of buzz around Graphene and it's derivatives for various applications, so let's see how it does out there in the real world! You can also read more about Graphene and it's derivatives here! https://lnkd.in/eFPzWR5j https://lnkd.in/eHhaMRWy https://lnkd.in/eKn5Ptzz

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Three fresh new case updates from TTT Circular Technologies. Two new ventures in the making; well prepared, ambitious and impactfull, and one honest story of pivoting the pathway of valorization. Thoriant, Heratec and Phos4nova. https://lnkd.in/egRCdRav https://lnkd.in/eQ-RJEZg https://lnkd.in/eMRCuZgT Heratec Phos4nova B.V. @Thoriant

Our #CleanEnergy series continues with Dr. William Cheuh, Professor at Stanford University and co-founder of Mitra Chem. Learn about the extended #BatteryValueChain as Dr. Cheuh sheds light on the challenges and potential for faster technology adoption to drive #decarbonization. Learn more here: https://ter.li/ho4nvk .

Our #CleanEnergy series continues with Dr. William Cheuh, Professor at Stanford University and co-founder of Mitra Chem. Learn about the extended #BatteryValueChain as Dr. Cheuh sheds light on the challenges and potential for faster technology adoption to drive #decarbonization. Learn more here: https://ter.li/ho4nvk .

Our #CleanEnergy series continues with Dr. William Cheuh, Professor at Stanford University and co-founder of Mitra Chem. Learn about the extended #BatteryValueChain as Dr. Cheuh sheds light on the challenges and potential for faster technology adoption to drive #decarbonization. Learn more here: https://ter.li/ho4nvk .