Innovations in COVID-19 Vaccines, Cold Chain Technologies, Heat Harvesters, and Solar Cells

This edition of the Inside R&D Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) features information on development of triple antiviral therapy and a novel vaccine design to stop the spread of corona virus. The TOE also features trends and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), radiation shielding, and the use of epoxy modified silicone resin coating in automotive and consumer goods. The TOE also provides intelligence on the use of solar cells for generating renewable energy and the use of a novel cold spray deposition method for cost-effective heat harvesting in remote industrial facilities. The TOE also features innovations based on the use of graphene nano-hybrids in solar cells and the extraction of lithium-ions from brine, which can be used in other applications. The TOE additionally provides insights on the use of advanced materials for improved battery efficiency, AI, and anti-corrosion coatings. Furthermore, the TOE provides intelligence on cold chain technologies, which includes vacuum cooling technology, radiation-based food packaging, economically viable blockchain solutions. and the use of temperature sensitive labels that can be used for cold chain technologies.

Inside R&D Technology Opportunity Engine covers global innovations that are in research and development in virtually all technology areas. We provide intelligence and insights on innovations spanning a wide variety of industry areas, including automation, electronics, sensors, information and communication technologies, manufacturing, health, wellness, medical devices, pharma, biotechnology, materials, coatings, renewable fuels, automotive, power systems, sustainable energy solutions and innovations that contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.