Edcel Salumbides (VU): Non-invasive pre-symptomatic illness detection in farm animals We are developing a non-invasive breath sensor for cows, for the early detection of illnesses well before observable symptoms. The automated and frequent health monitoring would enable timely and precise feed adjustments by farmers to stop disease progression. The technology is derived from the extremely […]
Arnon Lesage (UvA): SolarFoil Plants need light to grow, and a world that requires more food needs light optimized towards agriculture. We are developing a transparent layer that can manipulate sunlight into light optimized for agriculture. Sunlight contains useful light, but also harmful UV and green light which is not so efficiently used. Our nanotechnology […]
Jardo Stammeshaus (VU): The Liion Power Battery Life Extender Lithium-ion batteries are playing a crucial role in the transition to sustainable energy. You can find them inside all of your portable electronics, for example in your smartphone, but also in your E-Bike. Unfortunately, these batteries degrade and lose capacity faster than necessary, because regular chargers […]