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The semiconductor industry faces a significant silicon waste problem, with nearly 75% of the material lost during production. Current recycling rates for Si and SiC are extremely low (around 5%), and existing recycling methods are costly and inefficient. Europe’s heavy reliance on imported Si and SiC from Southeast Asia creates supply chain vulnerabilities, exacerbating risks during global semiconductor shortages. A sustainable, circular approach to silicon waste recovery is urgently needed to enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and secure a stable supply of critical raw materials.
Read moreSonneveld Biomanufacturing
Despite ongoing efforts, vegan mayonnaise still faces significant challenges, including differences in taste, texture, and dipping behaviour compared to the egg-based versions. These issues limit their appeal and potential for reaching its full customer base. The key issue is the fundamental limitation of natural plant proteins in emulsion stability. Unlike egg proteins, which provide both emulsification and gel-like structure, plant proteins lack the same interfacial properties. To compensate, food additives are used to improve texture, but this in turn affects taste and viscosity. Without proteins that have more egg-like properties, vegan mayo will continue to face texture and taste challenges that limit its market potential.
Read moreThe Synergy Hub
We notice that teams in organisations are not harnessing the full potential of collaboration. Things like lack of vision and strategy, team misalignment, trust, defensiveness, and narcissism lead to reduced productivity and growth at best and destructive effects, at worst. Organisations and teams therefore suffer from underperformance and inefficiency, while also having members who are stressed, feeling disconnected, not feeling empowered, unable to be creative, and not feeling safe and included within their teams and organisations. Even if constructive conditions exist, collaborations still face hurdles to reach their full potential. This ultimately has an impact not only on the individuals, teams, and organisations, but on the society as a whole that would bear the costs of having members who are not thriving, happy and fulfilled.
Read moreJ-ST3PS
Individuals and businesses often face challenges in bringing their creative ideas to life due to limited access to affordable, high-quality 3D printing services. This gap hinders innovation and delays project timelines, especially for those without in-depth technical expertise in additive manufacturing.
Read moreAerovia
Making aerospace more accessible to the whole world by offering free courses, resources, forum, community, merch, podcast, aerospace-news, and more! https://www.aerovia.org
Read moreAgriLoop - Sustainable Furniture Solutions
The furniture industry relies heavily on wood, leading to deforestation, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions. At the same time, vast amounts of agricultural waste are generated but underutilized, contributing to environmental degradation. The challenge lies in transforming these waste streams into viable, high-quality alternatives to wood while ensuring economic feasibility and supply chain stability.
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