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Seeking technologies to reduce GHGs in all aspects of the supply chain and manufacturing process.

• Posted by PepsiCo
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• Project Size : Strategic project backed by large scale funding €

PepsiCo is committed to reducing GHG emissions from seed to shelf. We are looking to engage with partners who can assist us in our goal of reducing GHG 20% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. As new technologies emerge, efficiencies will be gained and PepsiCo aims to remain at the forefront of best practices in the food and beverage industry. PepsiCo is seeking technologies to reduce GHGs in all aspects of the supply chain and manufacturing process. Solutions may be in one or more of the following areas: • Agriculture – sustainable farming and the reduction of GHG intensive fertilizers • Manufacturing – adopting energy efficient manufacturing processes; novel methods for utilizing waste; use of renewable thermal energy at scale • Packaging – alternative packaging materials and formats that reduce GHGs • Distribution – technologies to assist in the efficiency of our company-owned and third party fleet

Seeking Upskilling and Next-Generation Activated Carbon Fiber Technology

• Posted by The Procter & Gamble Company
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• Project Size : 250,000 - 1,000,000 €

BACKGROUND P&G competes across many consumer-packed goods categories where malodor is a top consumer concern. We believe that incorporating volatile organic compound (VOC) adsorption technologies into products could serve our consumers’ needs for odor control. We have evaluated numerous adsorbent technologies and activated carbon fiber (ACF) is of particular interest. NEED DESCRIPTION We are seeking to consult and potentially partner with an expert in activated carbon fiber to understand the impact of precursors, processing conditions, and methods of incorporating ACF into textiles and/or nonwovens on volatile organic compound adsorption performance, durability, and large-scale manufacturability. As a first step, we are interested in the identified SME giving a seminar on the basics of ACF to educate the organization. Longer-term, we are interested in co-developing and testing various ACFs in our in vitro and in vivo methods to link the various parameters of ACFs to their odor control performance. Below are more specific descriptions of the expertise and capabilities we are seeking.

Seeking Glue-free and Plastic-free closure of paper packaging

• Posted by Stefano Resta from Fater SpA
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• Project Size : 50,000 - 250,000 €

We are looking for a technology to seal paper packaging materials (paper only with no plastic coating) without using traditional glues or any other additive. For a sustainable packaging application, we're looking for a technology to seal or crimp kraft paper without using glue or plastic coating applied on the paper. Ideally, we want to seal 100% untreated paper without adding any other chemicals. Our preferred solution would be a folding of the packaging material

High Oleic Soybean Oil Soap: leaves hands feeling soft and moisturized, even after the repeated washings that are promoted as a safety measure against coronavirus

• Posted by Barry McGraw from Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council
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• Knowhow and Research output

With the onset of COVID-19, Airable Research Lab is motivated to support our community during a time of uncertainty and stress. The importance of disinfection prompted our team to develop a liquid soap made from high oleic soybeans. The soybean oil leaves the hands feeling soft and moisturized, even after the repeated washings that are promoted as a safety measure against the virus.

Spontaneous Facial Expression Databases

• Posted by Fabiola Moreno from Binghamton University
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

Spontaneous facial expression were induced through well-validated methods to elicit expressions of emotion. Facial features were tracked in both 2D and 3D domains and in a diverse array of subjects.

Multipurpose stamped conductive graphene nano films

• Posted by ICN2
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• Patents for licensing

A new method for the fabrication and easy patterning of flexible exfoliated graphene nano films which can work as electrochemical electrodes for different applications.