#Nano-technology In Agriculture

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Nano Fertilizer Market Strategies, Environmental Impact, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The global nano fertilizer market size is expected to reach USD 9,377.3 million by 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 14.8% from 2022 to 2030. The industry growth is primarily driven by increasing demand for better crop yields due to a significant rise in the global population and limited availability of key resources like land.

Nano Fertilizer Market Report Highlights

The global market is estimated to advance at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2022 to 2030. This is attributed to the rising demand for food crops due to the increasing population thus creating the need for using high-yield nano fertilizers

North America dominated the global market in 2021 with a revenue share of over 34%. This is owed to advancement in agriculture in developed countries such as Canada and the U.S.

Favorable policies along with technological advancements in the agricultural sector helped make the U.S., the largest consumer of nano fertilizer

Nitrogen emerged as a major raw material used for the production of nano fertilizer in 2021, with a revenue share of over 25%. Easy and cheap availability of Nitrogen makes it the topmost preference among consumers

Soil method of application captured the largest market share of over 70% in 2021. This growth is attributed to the capability of nano fertilizers to release nutrients in the soil, thus, enabling better penetration into the roots of the crops

Cereals & grains are the largest application segment in terms of revenue. It contributed over 40% to the global revenue share. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the fact that it is the major source of iron, dietary proteins, vitamins, and dietary fibers required by the human body. Thus, to fulfill the growing demand for cereals & grains continues to push food growers to purchase nano fertilizers in rising quantities

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Growing focus on increasing the quantity of yield has led to the indiscriminate use of fertilizers in agriculture. This can result in both environmental and agricultural catastrophes by degrading the quality of the soil. According to a report by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), natural resources such as water and arable land are on the verge of exhaustion. Furthermore, degradation at a high rate continues due to intensive urbanization and excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Thus, the declining nutritional quality of food and degraded quality of soil continues to drive a gradual shift toward nanotechnology in agriculture. Nano fertilizers remains an ideal prospect to maintain the quality of soil while meeting production target.

The use of nano fertilizers can help in reducing chemical fertilizer consumption by 80 to 100 times, thus reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers. For instance, the demand for nano urea is increasing worldwide as it has the ability to replace regular urea usage at a relatively lower cost while offering high yields to crops. By 2023 nano urea is expected to replace the usage of 13.7 million tons of conventional urea. Thus, the huge demand for nano fertilizer from the agriculture industry along with supportive government policies continues to promote newer and more efficient agriculture techniques.

The importance of policy framework remains paramount to promote sustainable growth, and such framework is already in place for nano fertilizers in key regions. For instance, U.S department of agriculture in 2020 announced to make USD 250 million investment through its new grant program. This initiative was taken to support new innovative and more efficient fertilizer production in the region. Additionally, USDA seeks growth in competition as it aims to allay concerns regarding supply chain. With its new initiatives, the USDA continues to introduce more transparency for consumers to make them aware of the safety of agriculture produce. These initiatives aimed at gauging the use of fertilizers, seeds, retail markets, continue to generate momentum for the eco-friendly and high-yield promising nano fertilizers.

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1 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - The Development of Multiscale Models for Complex Chemical Systems

2 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Quasiperiodic Crystals

3 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Decoding the Structure and The Function of The Ribosome

4 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences - Repeated Games

5 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – Ubiquitin, Deciding the Fate of Defective Proteins in Living Cells

6 Nobel Prize in Economics - Human Judgment and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

7 Fields Medal Award in Mathematics

8 Turing Award - Machine Reasoning Under Uncertainty

9 Turing Award - Nondeterministic Decision-Making

10 Turing Award - The Development of Interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs

11 Turing Award - Developing New Tools for Systems Verification

12 Vine Seeds Discovered from The Byzantine Period

13 The World’s Most Ancient Hebrew Inscription

14 Ancient Golden Treasure Found at Foot of Temple Mount

15 Sniffphone - Mobile Disease Diagnostics

16 Discovering the Gene Responsible for Fingerprints Formation

17 Pillcam - For Diagnosing and Monitoring Diseases in The Digestive System

18 Technological Application of The Molecular Recognition and Assembly Mechanisms Behind Degenerative Disorders

19 Exelon – A Drug for The Treatment of Dementia

20 Azilect - Drug for Parkinson’s Disease

21 Nano Ghosts - A “Magic Bullet” For Fighting Cancer

22 Doxil (Caelyx) For Cancer Treatment

23 The Genetics of Hearing

24 Copaxone - Drug for The Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

25 Preserving the Dead Sea Scrolls

26 Developing the Biotechnologies of Valuable Products from Red Marine Microalgae

27 A New Method for Recruiting Immune Cells to Fight Cancer

28 Study of Bacterial Mechanisms for Coping with Temperature Change

29 Steering with The Bats 30 Transmitting Voice Conversations Via the Internet

31 Rewalk – An Exoskeleton That Enables Paraplegics to Walk Again

32 Intelligent Computer Systems

33 Muon Detectors in The World's Largest Scientific Experiment

34 Renaissance Robot for Spine and Brain Surgery

35 Mobileye Accident Prevention System

36 Firewall for Computer Network Security

37 Waze – Outsmarting Traffic, Together

38 Diskonkey - USB Flash Drive

39 Venμs Environmental Research Satellite

40 Iron Dome – Rocket and Mortar Air Defense System

41 Gridon - Preventing Power Outages in High Voltage Grids

42 The First Israeli Nanosatellite

43 Intel's New Generation Processors

44 Electroink - The World’s First Electronic Ink for Commercial Printing

45 Development of A Commercial Membrane for Desalination

46 Developing Modern Wine from Vines of The Bible

47 New Varieties of Seedless Grapes

48 Long-Keeping Regular and Cherry Tomatoes

49 Adapting Citrus Cultivation to Desert Conditions

50 Rhopalaea Idoneta - A New Ascidian Species from The Gulf of Eilat

51 Life in The Dead Sea - Various Fungi Discovered in The Brine

52 Drip Technology - The Irrigation Method That Revolutionized Agriculture

53 Repair of Heart Tissues from Algae

54 Proof of The Existence of Imaginary Particles, Which Could Be Used in Quantum Computers

55 Flying in Peace with The Birds

56 Self-Organization of Bacteria Colonies Sheds Light on The Behaviour of Cancer Cells

57 The First Israeli Astronaut, Colonel Ilan Ramon

58 Dr. Chaim Weizmann - Scientist and Statesman, The First President of Israel, One of The Founders of The Modern Field of Biotechnology

59 Aaron Aaronsohn Botanist, Agronomist, Entrepreneur, Zionist Leader, and Head of The Nili Underground Organization

60 Albert Einstein - Founding Father of The Theory of Relativity, Co-Founder of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem

61 Maimonides - Doctor and Philosopher

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Dyes widely used in the textile, food and pharmaceutical industries pose a pressing threat to plant, animal and human health, as well as natural environments around the world, a new study has found. Billions of tons of dye-containing wastewater enter water systems every year, and a group of researchers from the UK, China, Korea and Belgium say that new sustainable technologies including new membrane-based nano-scale filtration are needed to solve the issue, adding that legislation is needed to compel industrial producers to eliminate colorants before they reach public sewage systems or waterways. Published today in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the study Environmental impacts and remediation of dye-containing wastewater was written by academics from the University of Bath, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), and KU Leuven, Belgium. The research highlights that currently, up to 80% of dye-containing industrial wastewaters created in low- and middle-income countries are released untreated into waterways or used directly for irrigation. The authors say this poses a wide range of direct and indirect threats to human, animal and plant health

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Engineering a coating for disease-free produce

Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, has teamed up with horticultural science professor Luis Cisneros-Zevallos to engineer longer-lasting, bacteria-free produce. According to Akbulut's recent publication in Current Research in Food Science, the global fruit and vegetable market loses over 50% of agricultural fruit production during various stages of produce handling and post-harvest treatments. Many fruits and vegetables already have a layer of food-grade wax that is applied for cosmetic reasons and to prevent water loss. Akbulut's research combines such wax with nano-encapsulated cinnamon-bark essential oil in protein carriers to enhance them with antibacterial properties. "We are living in an age where technology has advanced so much," Akbulut said. "However, the food industry has not competed with these advances, and there are continuous problems with food safety. News about foodborne diseases and outbreaks reporting hundreds of people becoming sick from unhygienic food frequently appears at the national level."

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Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Market - Forecast (2022 - 2027)

The market for Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) is estimated to be $24.1 billion by 2026 and is analyzed to grow at a CAGR of 16.38% during the forecast period 2021-2026. APAC is growing at the highest CAGR of 19.08% in the forecast period owing to the rapid rise in investment for the defense, commercial and law enforcement bodies in the Asia Pacific region, which are mostly dominated by the countries such as China, India, Australia and South Korea. These countries are allotting a considerable budget for their defence & law enforcement grooming purposes. Besides, growing incidences of interpersonal stand-offs, border surveillance, asymmetric warfare, terrorist activities, preparation for the forthcoming combats, along with higher economic development and enhancement in the manufacturing industries, construction sector, and others are enhancing the market growth in the forecast period. South America is analyzed to grow at significant CAGR of 18.17% in the forecast period owing to the procurement of small UAS for ISR applications with synthetic aperture radar especially in countries like Brazil due to increasing defence budgets. Further in South America, small UAS and micro air vehicles are increasingly being adopted for industrial purposes, like surveying, mapping, mining, agriculture, and construction in the region. North America has dominated the market growth with 33% in 2020, owing to rising investment in the defense & homeland security budgets, especially in the United States, and higher development in the information technology & microelectronics industry is expected to fuel regional market growth substantially.

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The report: “Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Industry Outlook– Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market

By Type: Multi-Rotor, Fixed-Wing, Single-Rotor Helicopter, Fixed Wing Hybrid VTOL

By Size: Very Small UAS, Small UAS

By Range: Very Close Range, Close Range, Short Range, Mid Range, Long Range

By Endurance: Low Endurance-Low Altitude, Average Endurance-Low Altitude, Average Endurance-Average Altitude, High Endurance-High Altitude

By Energy Source: Traditional Fuel, Battery Cell, Fuel Cell, PVs and Others

By Level of Autonomy: Autonomous, Automatic

By Application: Recreation, Education, Industrial, Filmmaking, First Responder Services, Government Agencies, GIS, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Others

By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, Australia and Others), and RoW (Middle East and Africa, South America)

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Key Takeaways

Adding up to this the significant rise in the investments and contracts from defence sector of various countries is boosting the small-UAS market during the forecast period.

In January 2021, the French Defense Procurement Agency DGA chose Parrot SA, to supply its micro drones, ANAFI USA for three corps of the French Army.

In FY 2019 budget, the Department of Defense had requested around $9.39 billion fund for unmanned systems and associated technologies. This includes funding for the procurement of 3,447 new air, ground, and sea drones.

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis – By Size

Very Small Unmanned aerial system is projected to reach US$ 12,787 million by 2026 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR 16.26% during 2021-2026. Very small unmanned aerial system consists of nano and macro UAS. Nano unmanned aerial systems are upto 250 gm and macro UAS are generally from 250 gm to 2 kg. This small size unmanned aerial system is hugely adopted for recreational purpose. There has been a high adoption of very small UAS owing to the rising demand for nano and macro-UAVs in precision agriculture offering strong potential to improve the efficiency of water, nutrient, and disease management. Such a wide range of applications of nano and macro UAS in agriculture sector is augmenting the market. Technological advancements in unmanned aerial system such as sensor miniaturization, flight precision, autonomy and cloud-based image processing are boosting the adoption of very small UAS in agriculture sector. Increasing penetration of nano and macro UAS in construction site for measuring real-time work progress or in mining sector to provide volumetric data on excavations has contributed to the growth of the market.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis - By End Users

Among all the applications, the Recreational applications held a significant amount of market share in 2020 as they have a market share of $1.3 billion in  2020, growing at a CAGR of 18.37% during the period 2021-2026. The market is growing due to its wide adoption of monitoring and surveying of remote locations in the region. Moreover, commercial or recreational drones are also being used for monitoring disaster-affected areas, providing aid to the victims, and for search & rescue missions. The commercial small unmanned aerial system (UAS) market continues to grow globally and was accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) are, and will remain, the main drivers promoting commercial UAS adoption and associated market growth because autonomous flight reduces the need for expensive manpower whereas AI-driven data collection and processing reduces the time it takes to produce results that directly impact decision-making.

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market in North America region held significant market share of 36.6% in 2020. The adoption of sUASs in military applications, commercial applications and others are also witnessing the growth of sUASs in North America. Furthermore, many organizations like AirMap, Drone Map, Teal, Drone Seed, Cape and Others have also funded different technologies related to Small Unmanned Aerial Systems thereby driving the growth of the market. In addition, the presence of countries like Canada, Mexico in North American region most of the drones used are commercial ones owing to recreational purposes. In 2019, the government has announced to spend $738 billion in Defense sector by 2020 for various operations including modernization of equipment's. Moreover, the Defense spending in the country is rapidly increasing due to increased threats from other countries. In the year 2018 Mexico had a defense budget of around $ 6,568 million in 2018, a 13.6% increase from 2017 and it is expected to increase in the forecast period. These factors have driven the growth of the market in this region.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Drivers

Rise in application of small UAS by Armed forces and Other government agencies

The market for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems is likely to benefit enormously from the rising safety concerns of Armed forces and different agencies around various parts of the globe. The rise in the application of small UAVs by different Government agencies has been promoting the growth of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in the global market. Increasing safety concerns of armed forces and government agencies, such as to conduct reconnaissance missions and track illegal activities without risking their lives has been a major driving factor for the growth of small UAS in global market. For instance, applications of autonomous small UAS for surveillance in army bases, border regions and places of gatherings provide visual data of any sort of threats instantly to the operators. Moreover, the application of small UAS for surveillance in base camps, military convoys to safeguard army personnel has been a major driving factor for its growth. On April 2021, Exyn Technologies, a leading manufacturer of aerial robotics launched their new ExynAero, an autonomous small UAS which is considered to be the highest level of aerial autonomy especially designed for high-risk environments.

Growing Applications in Logistics Sector

Growing applications of small UAS for Logistic applications due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Logistic sector of global level has been facing a severe decline in their growth. Several governments imposed strict lockdowns to safeguard their economies and reduce the spread of the virus by reducing human contact. To overcome this severe damage, many countries across the globe have opted for Logistic operations using small UAS. For instance, in March 2020, Zipeline International set up small UAS delivery facility and distribution center across South Africa and Ghana. They have been delivering various medical products, live-saving drugs and other healthcare requirements in quick time without human interaction. The application of small UAS is expected to increase over the near future. This is expected to drive the market for small UAS in global level. Moreover, in India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave approvals to brands like Dunzo, Spicejet, Zomato, and Swiggy to go ahead with BVLOS deliveries. These developments will bring major boost in forecast period for small UAS Market.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Challenges:

Breach of Privacy

There has been several instance of  breach of privacy in Europe with the application of small UAVs. The small size, ability to fly through low altitude and hard to detect makes small UAVs perfect for spying on people.  This has also led to the ban of small UAVs across many countries in Europe. This is a key constraint for market growth for small UAVs in the region. Further, some countries have made it mandatory to have license to own any UAVs. Thus, this is for many consumers who were looking to purchase UAVs for leisure photography or as a entertainment device are now reluctant to go through the process of applying for license for purchasing small UAVs. In Jan 2021, EU announced its final set of rules for small unmanned aircrafts. The remote identification of UAVs has been levied to identify any UAV flying in the air. This is a key constrain in the market growth in small UAVs in Europe

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, Partnerships and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market. Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market top 10 companies include DJI, Aerovironment,Inc., Parrot Drones SAS, Precision AWK, Airbus SAS, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Atomics, Textron, Inc, Thales Group  among others

Acquisitions/Product Launches

On October 2020, Parrot entered into a strategic partnership with Colorado Drone Chargers, the global leader in field ready, high speed small UAS charging systems. The partnership aimed to design a revolutionary charging system for the ANAFI USA batteries, allowing professionals to simultaneously charge four Parrot ANAFI USA 3400mAh flight batteries in the field and in less time than a standard charging system.

In 2020, UMS Skeldar launched V-150 UAV. The V-150 UAV is lightweighted with a takeoff weight of maximum 150kg. This UAV used signals intelligence equipment and infrared camera.

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Regulatory Impacts on the Environmental Remediation Market: Challenges and Opportunities

Market Overview

The environmental remediation market is projected to reach approximately USD 127.1 billion in revenue in 2024, with an estimated CAGR of 8.6% through 2030, totalling around USD 209.0 billion by 2030. This growth is fueled by regulatory frameworks, an increasing emphasis on eco-friendly industries, and rapid population growth and industrialization in developing nations.

New remediation techniques, such as oxidation using UV-photocatalysis, are emerging to enhance wastewater reuse cost-effectively. Developed by TERI in collaboration with the ONGC Energy Centre under the Government of India’s Water Technology Initiative, this advanced oxidation process improves biodegradability and reduces the burden on reverse osmosis (RO) systems while minimizing persistent organic pollutants.

Additionally, the nano-remediation technique employs nanoparticles to identify and remediate environmental toxins, leading to efficient, compact, and affordable detection and treatment methods. A significant driver of this market is the shift toward eco-friendly practices, with many organizations striving to mitigate their environmental impacts.

Initiatives from UNIDO, such as Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production and the Montreal Protocol, focus on eliminating ozone-depleting substances and promoting sustainable industrial practices.

Innovations in wastewater treatment, including microbial fuel cells and membrane filtration, alongside advanced waste management technologies like automated sorting systems, contribute to a more sustainable future. Furthermore, smart solar tracking devices in self-sufficient buildings aim to optimize solar energy production, showcasing ongoing advancements in green technology.

Key Insights

Bioremediation holds a 25% market share in 2024 and is the fastest-growing category. 

It uses no hazardous chemicals, relying instead on nutrients like fertilizers to boost microbial populations. 

This method is cost-effective and less labor-intensive compared to other remediation techniques. 

Bioremediation is eco-friendly and sustainable, transforming toxic pollutants into safer substances. 

Naturally occurring microbes in soil and groundwater are employed in this process. 

Bioaugmentation involves adding specific microorganisms to enhance cleanup. 

Groundwater and soil samples are regularly tested to monitor bioremediation effectiveness. 

Onsite treatment of contaminated soil and groundwater reduces transport costs. 

Harmful chemicals are broken down into minimal waste by-products, primarily water and gases. 

Bioremediation is widely used at superfund and cleanup sites globally. 

Groundwater is the fastest-growing category, projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2030. 

Groundwater supplies 23% of U.S. freshwater needs and is crucial for agriculture and public water supplies. 

Contaminants in groundwater pose health risks to humans and wildlife. 

Soil accounts for a 70% market share in 2024, important for ecosystem services and agriculture. 

Soil pollution leads to low fertility, stunted plant growth, and disrupted microbial communities. 

The oil and gas sector is the fastest-growing category, with a CAGR of 9.0%. 

Produced water is a significant by-product of oil and gas extraction, containing potentially harmful compounds. 

Treatment technologies allow for the beneficial reuse of wastewater from oil and gas operations. 

APAC is the largest region with a 45% market share in 2024 and also the fastest-growing. 

China's rapid infrastructure development drives demand for remediation services, while Japan emphasizes pollution control through various government initiatives.

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[ad_1] Kody Technolab Limited, a forerunner in robotics and AI solutions, has partnered with Indowings to transform the future of agricultural technology. Kody Technolab Ltd. has signed a groundbreaking MoU with Ray Nano Science and Research Center to develop an intelligent agricultural drone designed for precision spraying with drones ranging between 20 to 50 Litres of capacity. This collaboration aims to redefine sustainable farming practices across India.Kody Technoab signs an MOU with Ray Nano Science to develop a revolutionary agriculture droneThe Intelligent Agriculture Spraying Drone is engineered for both rugged terrains and flat farmlands, boasting state-of-the-art AI-driven features such as binocular environment perception, LiDAR, and millimeter wave radar to deliver precise and automated spraying solutions. This drone is tailored for efficient distribution of nano urea, addressing the critical need for optimizing fertilizer use in Indian agriculture, thereby significantly reducing environmental impact. This will be the largest drone in the Indian market for agriculture purposes, offering the highest precision available. Previously, only drones with a capacity of 10 to 15 liters were available, making this drone a groundbreaking innovation.The introduction of this intelligent agricultural drone comes at a pivotal time for Indian farming, which faces challenges such as inefficient resource use, and declining productivity. By enabling precision spraying and providing data-driven insights, the drone will help farmers optimize inputs, reduce waste, and improve crop health. This innovation is set to boost yields, increase profitability, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable, modern farming practices.This partnership aligns with India's Vision 2047 initiative, which targets transforming the country into a global innovation hub and achieving a $30 trillion economy. With agriculture being a key sector in this transformation, the introduction of advanced drone technology is expected to drive productivity while supporting the nation's green growth and sustainability goals.Kody Technolab's MD, Mr. Manav Patel, commented, "This MOU marks a pivotal moment for both companies and for India's agricultural sector. We are creating the next generation of farming solutions, which will not only enhance productivity but also contribute to the nation's vision of becoming a global leader in technology by 2047."As part of India's march toward a Viksit Bharat, the agriculture sector will be central in driving the country's future economic growth. AI powered Drones are set to become indispensable tools in this effort, aligning with the country's roadmap to 2047.The partnership between Kody Technolab and Ray Nano Science is poised to set new standards in agricultural technology, aligning with India's broader objectives to foster digital innovation, improve food security, and reduce the environmental impact of farming practices. This innovation will not only serve Indian farmers but also create new global opportunities for smart farming solutions.About Kody Technolab LimitedKody Technolab Limited is a leading, publicly traded robotics and AI solutions provider, specializing in enterprise-level projects and mobile application development. Known for its expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics, Kody Technolab has delivered over 250 projects to clients in more than 30 countries. The company's commitment to innovation continues to set new standards in customer engagement and intelligent automation solutions worldwide. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Kody Technolab Limited, a forerunner in robotics and AI solutions, has partnered with Indowings to transform the future of agricultural technology. Kody Technolab Ltd. has signed a groundbreaking MoU with Ray Nano Science and Research Center to develop an intelligent agricultural drone designed for precision spraying with drones ranging between 20 to 50 Litres of capacity. This collaboration aims to redefine sustainable farming practices across India.Kody Technoab signs an MOU with Ray Nano Science to develop a revolutionary agriculture droneThe Intelligent Agriculture Spraying Drone is engineered for both rugged terrains and flat farmlands, boasting state-of-the-art AI-driven features such as binocular environment perception, LiDAR, and millimeter wave radar to deliver precise and automated spraying solutions. This drone is tailored for efficient distribution of nano urea, addressing the critical need for optimizing fertilizer use in Indian agriculture, thereby significantly reducing environmental impact. This will be the largest drone in the Indian market for agriculture purposes, offering the highest precision available. Previously, only drones with a capacity of 10 to 15 liters were available, making this drone a groundbreaking innovation.The introduction of this intelligent agricultural drone comes at a pivotal time for Indian farming, which faces challenges such as inefficient resource use, and declining productivity. By enabling precision spraying and providing data-driven insights, the drone will help farmers optimize inputs, reduce waste, and improve crop health. This innovation is set to boost yields, increase profitability, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable, modern farming practices.This partnership aligns with India's Vision 2047 initiative, which targets transforming the country into a global innovation hub and achieving a $30 trillion economy. With agriculture being a key sector in this transformation, the introduction of advanced drone technology is expected to drive productivity while supporting the nation's green growth and sustainability goals.Kody Technolab's MD, Mr. Manav Patel, commented, "This MOU marks a pivotal moment for both companies and for India's agricultural sector. We are creating the next generation of farming solutions, which will not only enhance productivity but also contribute to the nation's vision of becoming a global leader in technology by 2047."As part of India's march toward a Viksit Bharat, the agriculture sector will be central in driving the country's future economic growth. AI powered Drones are set to become indispensable tools in this effort, aligning with the country's roadmap to 2047.The partnership between Kody Technolab and Ray Nano Science is poised to set new standards in agricultural technology, aligning with India's broader objectives to foster digital innovation, improve food security, and reduce the environmental impact of farming practices. This innovation will not only serve Indian farmers but also create new global opportunities for smart farming solutions.About Kody Technolab LimitedKody Technolab Limited is a leading, publicly traded robotics and AI solutions provider, specializing in enterprise-level projects and mobile application development. Known for its expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics, Kody Technolab has delivered over 250 projects to clients in more than 30 countries. The company's commitment to innovation continues to set new standards in customer engagement and intelligent automation solutions worldwide. [ad_2] Source link

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Global Nano Biotechnology Market

The global Nano Biotechnology Market Revenue, valued at USD 5.6 billion in 2023, is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating it will reach USD 12.67 billion by 2031. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2031. The increasing integration of nanotechnology in various sectors, particularly healthcare, agriculture, and environmental applications, is driving this upward trend.

Nano biotechnology combines the principles of nanotechnology with biotechnology to develop innovative solutions for a range of applications. In healthcare, nano biotechnology is revolutionizing drug delivery systems, diagnostics, and therapeutic methods. The ability to manipulate materials at the nanoscale allows for more effective targeting of diseases, reduced side effects, and enhanced efficacy of treatments.

Market Drivers

Several factors are contributing to the growth of the nano biotechnology market. One of the primary drivers is the rising demand for advanced drug delivery systems. Traditional methods of drug administration often face challenges such as poor bioavailability and systemic side effects. Nano-sized carriers, such as liposomes and nanoparticles, enhance drug solubility and allow for controlled release, thereby improving therapeutic outcomes.

Moreover, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and the increasing aging population are driving the need for more effective and targeted therapies. As healthcare systems worldwide seek to address these challenges, the adoption of nano biotechnology solutions is becoming increasingly vital.

The agricultural sector is also witnessing significant benefits from nano biotechnology. The development of nano-fertilizers and pesticides enables improved crop yields and reduced environmental impact. These innovations are critical as the global population continues to grow, necessitating sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security.

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Technological Advancements

Technological advancements in nanomaterials and their applications are further propelling market growth. The ability to create functionalized nanoparticles tailored for specific applications is opening new avenues in diagnostics, therapeutics, and biomaterials. For instance, nanosensors are being developed for real-time monitoring of diseases, which could transform patient care and clinical outcomes.

Additionally, the increasing investment in research and development by key players in the nano biotechnology sector is fostering innovation and expanding the scope of applications. Collaborations between academic institutions, research organizations, and industry players are also promoting knowledge exchange and accelerating the commercialization of nano biotechnology products.

Regional Insights

North America is anticipated to hold the largest market share in the nano biotechnology sector, driven by substantial investments in research and development and a well-established healthcare infrastructure. The presence of leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the region is further contributing to market growth.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period, fueled by increasing government support for nanotechnology research and development, growing industrial applications, and rising awareness of the benefits of nano biotechnology in healthcare and agriculture.

Key Players

The nano biotechnology market is characterized by the presence of several key players focusing on product innovation and strategic collaborations. Major companies in this space include Amgen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck KGaA, and Pfizer, among others. These companies are investing in advanced research to enhance their product portfolios and maintain a competitive edge in the evolving market landscape.

Conclusion

The global Nano Biotechnology Market is set to witness substantial growth over the next several years, driven by advancements in drug delivery systems, agricultural applications, and ongoing technological innovations. As industries increasingly embrace nano biotechnology solutions to address complex challenges, the market is expected to provide significant opportunities for growth and development.

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Greening Agriculture with Nano Fertilizers: Market Insights and Prospects

The global nano fertilizer market size is expected to reach USD 9,377.3 million by 2030. The industry growth is primarily driven by increasing demand for better crop yields due to a significant rise in the global population and limited availability of key resources like land.

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Growing focus on increasing the quantity of yield has led to the indiscriminate use of fertilizers in agriculture. This can result in both environmental and agricultural catastrophes by degrading the quality of the soil. According to a report by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), natural resources such as water and arable land are on the verge of exhaustion. Furthermore, degradation at a high rate continues due to intensive urbanization and excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Thus, the declining nutritional quality of food and degraded quality of soil continues to drive a gradual shift toward nanotechnology in agriculture. Nano fertilizers remains an ideal prospect to maintain the quality of soil while meeting production target.

The use of nano fertilizers can help in reducing chemical fertilizer consumption by 80 to 100 times, thus reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers. For instance, the demand for nano urea is increasing worldwide as it has the ability to replace regular urea usage at a relatively lower cost while offering high yields to crops. By 2023 nano urea is expected to replace the usage of 13.7 million tons of conventional urea. Thus, the huge demand for nano fertilizer from the agriculture industry along with supportive government policies continues to promote newer and more efficient agriculture techniques.

The importance of policy framework remains paramount to promote sustainable growth, and such framework is already in place for nano fertilizers in key regions. For instance, U.S department of agriculture in 2020 announced to make USD 250 million investment through its new grant program. This initiative was taken to support new innovative and more efficient fertilizer production in the region. Additionally, USDA seeks growth in competition as it aims to allay concerns regarding supply chain. With its new initiatives, the USDA continues to introduce more transparency for consumers to make them aware of the safety of agriculture produce. These initiatives aimed at gauging the use of fertilizers, seeds, retail markets, continue to generate momentum for the eco-friendly and high-yield promising nano fertilizers.

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Ammonia is a chemical compound that plays an essential role in modern agriculture and the clean energy sector. Traditionally produced through the Haber-Bosch process, ammonia contributes significantly to global food supply and acts as a carrier for hydrogen fuel. However, the conventional production method is highly energy-intensive, consuming over 2% of the world’s energy and generating almost the same percentage of global carbon emissions. Researchers at RMIT University may have found a way to change this narrative through an innovative, low-energy approach to ammonia production. Dr. Karma Zuraiqi, a research fellow at RMIT University, leads a team that has achieved a breakthrough in the ammonia synthesis process. Their research reveals a method that uses 20% less heat and requires an astonishing 98% less pressure than traditional methods. This revolutionary approach not only promises to maintain efficiency but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with ammonia production. With the potential to greatly decrease emissions, it could become an essential part of sustainable practices in multiple industries. “Ammonia production worldwide is currently responsible for twice the emissions of Australia. If we can improve this process and make it less energy-intensive, we can make a large dent in carbon emissions,” said Zuraiqi. Indeed, the new findings signal a path forward that is both economically viable and environmentally friendly. At the core of this innovative process are liquid metal catalysts, which the RMIT research team has extensively explored for various applications, including ammonia production. These catalysts accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed, and in this case, they represent a significant shift toward sustainable practices. The researchers developed ‘nano planets’—tiny droplets of liquid metal made from copper and gallium—which efficiently catalyze the reaction to convert nitrogen and hydrogen into ammonia. The unique combination of copper and gallium enhances the efficiency of the ammonia production process. Gallium aids in splitting nitrogen, while copper facilitates the breakdown of hydrogen. Professor Torben Daeneke, a key researcher on the team, explained, “Copper and gallium separately had both been discounted as poor catalysts for ammonia production, yet together they do the job extremely well.” This catalyst synergy not only enhances productivity but also provides a cost-effective, abundant alternative to the precious metals typically employed in conventional processes. One significant advantage of this new method is its scalability. While the Haber-Bosch process is suitable solely for large industrial setups, RMIT's green ammonia technique can be adapted for both mass production and decentralized settings. This flexibility opens doors for small-scale ammonia production at renewable energy sites like solar farms, potentially lowering transportation costs and decreasing emissions. In addition to agricultural applications, this green ammonia technology could greatly impact the burgeoning hydrogen economy. Ammonia serves as a safer and more manageable transport medium for hydrogen fuel. However, if ammonia produced through traditional methods becomes the carrier, the associated emissions could compromise its potential as a clean energy source. The RMIT team's approach could ensure that ammonia used in hydrogen applications is produced sustainably, aligning with global efforts toward cleaner energy. Despite the promise shown in laboratory settings, the key next step is to scale up this green ammonia production method for industrial application. The research team is currently working on designing systems that can operate even at lower pressures, enhancing practicality for a variety of industries. The implications of successfully implementing this innovative ammonia production process could be far-reaching. Societies globally are grappling with the need for more sustainable practices to combat climate change.

By providing a more environmentally friendly method for ammonia production, RMIT University positions itself at the forefront of technological innovations that promise both economic and ecological benefits. In conclusion, the RMIT team's low-energy approach to ammonia production could serve as a cornerstone for sustainable agricultural practices and the clean energy sector. By reducing the energy and carbon costs associated with ammonia synthesis, this breakthrough not only provides an immediate benefit to the environment but also aligns with long-term goals of reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The future of ammonia production indeed looks promising, with sustainability at its core.

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Explore The Different Classifications And Types Of Drones!

Drones, once a niche technology for hobbyists or military use, have evolved into a vast and diverse field, with various classifications and types suited to different purposes. Whether you’re thinking about buying one or just want to understand what they’re all about, it’s helpful to get a sense of how drones are categorized.

To make things more understandable, let's dissect it.

Drone Classifications: How are they categorized?

Another name for drones is unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs. They can be divided into groups based on several factors. These factors include their size, weight, range, usage, and level of autonomy. Below is a summary of the most popular classifications:

1. Size-Based Classifications

Drones come in all shapes and sizes, and this is one of the primary ways they’re classified:

Nano Drones: These are the smallest drones available, usually under 250 grams. They are so small that they can fit in your hand's palm. Nano drones are typically used for indoor flying, recreational purposes, or even short-range aerial photography. Due to their small size, they usually don’t have long battery life, but they’re a fun introduction to the drone world!

Micro Drones: Slightly larger than nano drones, micro drones typically weigh between 250 grams and 2 kilograms. They’re often more stable, come with cameras, and are ideal for learning how to fly a drone. Most toy drones fall into this category.

Small Drones: These weigh between 2 and 25 kilograms. They’re versatile and used for both recreational and professional purposes. Small drones can carry more sophisticated cameras and sensors. This makes them popular for photography, mapping, and light delivery services.

Medium Drones: Drones that weigh between 25 and 150 kilograms fall under this category. They’re used in more specialized tasks, including surveying land, agricultural monitoring, or even search and rescue missions.

Large Drones: These are the big guns, weighing over 150 kilograms. They’re primarily used by the military for surveillance, reconnaissance, or combat missions. Some large drones are also used for heavy-duty industrial tasks like mapping and large-scale surveying.

2. Range-Based Classifications

Drones are also classified by how far they can fly from their controller or base station:

Short-Range Drones: These typically have a range of around 5 kilometers or less. They’re used for things like recreational flying, basic photography, or small commercial tasks.

Medium-Range Drones: These drones can fly up to around 50 kilometers. They’re often used in commercial applications like pipeline monitoring, agriculture, or infrastructure inspection.

Long-Range Drones: Drones that can operate at distances beyond 50 kilometers fall into this category. These are usually military-grade or highly specialized drones used for tasks like border patrol, environmental monitoring, or search-and-rescue missions over large areas.

3. Usage-Based Classifications

Drones are incredibly versatile and can be classified based on their intended purpose:

Recreational Drones: These are the drones most people are familiar with—the ones used for fun! Recreational drones are usually small to medium-sized and easy to operate. They are great for aerial photography, videography, or a good time outdoors.

Commercial Drones: Businesses use drones for a wide variety of tasks. For example, drones are popular in agriculture (for monitoring crops and soil), construction (for surveying land or tracking progress on projects), and logistics (for package delivery). Commercial drones have advanced features like high-definition cameras, GPS, and longer flight times.

Military Drones: These drones have been around the longest, and they’re designed for combat, surveillance, or reconnaissance. Military drones include small units that soldiers can deploy in the field. And also large, long-range systems used for intelligence gathering or precision strikes.

Industrial Drones: Industrial drones are specialized machines used for heavy-duty tasks. For example, they’re often used for inspecting power lines, wind turbines, oil rigs, or other infrastructure that’s hard for humans to reach. They can carry special equipment like thermal imaging cameras or LIDAR systems.

4. Autonomy-Based Classifications

As technology evolves, drones are getting smarter, and many can now fly autonomously. This means they don’t need a human controlling them the entire time. Here’s how drones are classified based on their autonomy:

Manual Drones: These require constant input from a pilot or operator to stay airborne. They’re the most basic types, and the user has complete control over the drone’s movements.

Semi-Autonomous Drones: Semi-autonomous drones can perform some tasks on their own. Tasks such as maintaining altitude and avoiding obstacles. They also return to a home base when the battery is low. However, they still require input from an operator for most actions.

Autonomous Drones: These drones are capable of performing entire missions without any human intervention. They can follow pre-programmed routes, navigate using GPS, and even make decisions based on sensor data. Autonomous drones are used in situations where human control isn’t practical. Such situations include remote surveillance or certain industrial tasks.

Types of Drones: What are they used for?

Now that we’ve gone over classifications, let’s look at the different types of drones based on their physical design and functionality:

1. Multi-Rotor Drones

The most common type of drone is the multi-rotor drone. These are the classic drones with multiple propellers (usually four, which is why you might hear them called "quadcopters"). Multi-rotor drones are known for their stability, ease of use, and ability to hover in place. They’re ideal for aerial photography, surveillance, and short-range tasks. But they have relatively short flight times compared to other types.

2. Fixed-Wing Drones

Unlike multi-rotor drones, fixed-wing drones look more like airplanes. They rely on wings to generate lift and are much more efficient over long distances, which gives them longer flight times. Fixed-wing drones are used for tasks that require covering large areas. Such tasks include mapping, surveying, or environmental monitoring.

3. Single-Rotor Drones

Single-rotor drones look similar to helicopters, with one large rotor and possibly a smaller one for stability. They’re more efficient than multi-rotor drones and can carry heavier payloads. These are often used in industrial applications or for tasks like carrying scientific instruments.

4. Hybrid VTOL Drones

Hybrid drones combine the best of both worlds, being able to take off and land vertically like a multi-rotor but fly efficiently like a fixed-wing drone. These are becoming more popular for long-range tasks that need both vertical takeoff and efficient flight.

Conclusion

Drones are incredibly diverse, and understanding their classifications and types helps us see just how versatile they are. Whether you're flying a toy drone for fun or using an industrial drone to inspect a wind turbine, there's a lot to appreciate in how these machines are designed and used. With advancements in autonomy and increasing applications in fields like delivery, agriculture, and photography, drones are set to become an even bigger part of our lives! TO EXPLORE AND BUY DRONES, VISIT THIS PAGE: MAVDRONES.COM.

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New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

New Post has been published on https://sunalei.org/news/new-filtration-material-could-remove-long-lasting-chemicals-from-water/

New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, a family of particularly long-lasting compounds also known as “forever chemicals,” in their bloodstream.

A new filtration material developed by researchers at MIT might provide a nature-based solution to this stubborn contamination issue. The material, based on natural silk and cellulose, can remove a wide variety of these persistent chemicals as well as heavy metals. And, its antimicrobial properties can help keep the filters from fouling.

The findings are described in the journal ACS Nano, in a paper by MIT postdoc Yilin Zhang, professor of civil and environmental engineering Benedetto Marelli, and four others from MIT.

PFAS chemicals are present in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, food packaging, water-resistant clothing, firefighting foams, and antistick coating for cookware. A recent study identified 57,000 sites contaminated by these chemicals in the U.S. alone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that PFAS remediation will cost $1.5 billion per year, in order to meet new regulations that call for limiting the compound to less than 7 parts per trillion in drinking water.

Contamination by PFAS and similar compounds “is actually a very big deal, and current solutions may only partially resolve this problem very efficiently or economically,” Zhang says. “That’s why we came up with this protein and cellulose-based, fully natural solution,” he says.

“We came to the project by chance,” Marelli notes. The initial technology that made the filtration material possible was developed by his group for a completely unrelated purpose — as a way to make a labelling system to counter the spread of counterfeit seeds, which are often of inferior quality. His team devised a way of processing silk proteins into uniform nanoscale crystals, or “nanofibrils,” through an environmentally benign, water-based drop-casting method at room temperature.

Zhang suggested that their new nanofibrillar material might be effective at filtering contaminants, but initial attempts with the silk nanofibrils alone didn’t work. The team decided to try adding another material: cellulose, which is abundantly available and can be obtained from agricultural wood pulp waste. The researchers used a self-assembly method in which the silk fibroin protein is suspended in water and then templated into nanofibrils by inserting “seeds” of cellulose nanocrystals. This causes the previously disordered silk molecules to line up together along the seeds, forming the basis of a hybrid material with distinct new properties.

By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests.

By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests. Pictured is an example of the filter.

Image: Courtesy of the researchers

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The electrical charge of the cellulose, they found, also gave it strong antimicrobial properties. This is a significant advantage, since one of the primary causes of failure in filtration membranes is fouling by bacteria and fungi. The antimicrobial properties of this material should greatly reduce that fouling issue, the researchers say.

“These materials can really compete with the current standard materials in water filtration when it comes to extracting metal ions and these emerging contaminants, and they can also outperform some of them currently,” Marelli says. In lab tests, the materials were able to extract orders of magnitude more of the contaminants from water than the currently used standard materials, activated carbon or granular activated carbon.

While the new work serves as a proof of principle, Marelli says, the team plans to continue working on improving the material, especially in terms of durability and availability of source materials. While the silk proteins used can be available as a byproduct of the silk textile industry, if this material were to be scaled up to address the global needs for water filtration, the supply might be insufficient. Also, alternative protein materials may turn out to perform the same function at lower cost.

Initially, the material would likely be used as a point-of-use filter, something that could be attached to a kitchen faucet, Zhang says. Eventually, it could be scaled up to provide filtration for municipal water supplies, but only after testing demonstrates that this would not pose any risk of introducing any contamination into the water supply. But one big advantage of the material, he says, is that both the silk and the cellulose constituents are considered food-grade substances, so any contamination is unlikely.

“Most of the normal materials available today are focusing on one class of contaminants or solving single problems,” Zhang says. “I think we are among the first to address all of these simultaneously.”

“What I love about this approach is that it is using only naturally grown materials like silk and cellulose to fight pollution,” says Hannes Schniepp, professor of applied science at the College of William and Mary, who was not associated with this work. “In competing approaches, synthetic materials are used — which usually require only more chemistry to fight some of the adverse outcomes that chemistry has produced. [This work] breaks this cycle! … If this can be mass-produced in an economically viable way, this could really have a major impact.”

The research team included MIT postdocs Hui Sun and Meng Li, graduate student Maxwell Kalinowski, and recent graduate Yunteng Cao PhD ’22, now a postdoc at Yale University. The work was supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the U.S. National Science Foundation, and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology.

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New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/new-filtration-material-could-remove-long-lasting-chemicals-from-water/

New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, a family of particularly long-lasting compounds also known as “forever chemicals,” in their bloodstream.

A new filtration material developed by researchers at MIT might provide a nature-based solution to this stubborn contamination issue. The material, based on natural silk and cellulose, can remove a wide variety of these persistent chemicals as well as heavy metals. And, its antimicrobial properties can help keep the filters from fouling.

The findings are described in the journal ACS Nano, in a paper by MIT postdoc Yilin Zhang, professor of civil and environmental engineering Benedetto Marelli, and four others from MIT.

PFAS chemicals are present in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, food packaging, water-resistant clothing, firefighting foams, and antistick coating for cookware. A recent study identified 57,000 sites contaminated by these chemicals in the U.S. alone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that PFAS remediation will cost $1.5 billion per year, in order to meet new regulations that call for limiting the compound to less than 7 parts per trillion in drinking water.

Contamination by PFAS and similar compounds “is actually a very big deal, and current solutions may only partially resolve this problem very efficiently or economically,” Zhang says. “That’s why we came up with this protein and cellulose-based, fully natural solution,” he says.

“We came to the project by chance,” Marelli notes. The initial technology that made the filtration material possible was developed by his group for a completely unrelated purpose — as a way to make a labelling system to counter the spread of counterfeit seeds, which are often of inferior quality. His team devised a way of processing silk proteins into uniform nanoscale crystals, or “nanofibrils,” through an environmentally benign, water-based drop-casting method at room temperature.

Zhang suggested that their new nanofibrillar material might be effective at filtering contaminants, but initial attempts with the silk nanofibrils alone didn’t work. The team decided to try adding another material: cellulose, which is abundantly available and can be obtained from agricultural wood pulp waste. The researchers used a self-assembly method in which the silk fibroin protein is suspended in water and then templated into nanofibrils by inserting “seeds” of cellulose nanocrystals. This causes the previously disordered silk molecules to line up together along the seeds, forming the basis of a hybrid material with distinct new properties.

By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests.

By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests. Pictured is an example of the filter.

Image: Courtesy of the researchers

Previous item Next item

The electrical charge of the cellulose, they found, also gave it strong antimicrobial properties. This is a significant advantage, since one of the primary causes of failure in filtration membranes is fouling by bacteria and fungi. The antimicrobial properties of this material should greatly reduce that fouling issue, the researchers say.

“These materials can really compete with the current standard materials in water filtration when it comes to extracting metal ions and these emerging contaminants, and they can also outperform some of them currently,” Marelli says. In lab tests, the materials were able to extract orders of magnitude more of the contaminants from water than the currently used standard materials, activated carbon or granular activated carbon.

While the new work serves as a proof of principle, Marelli says, the team plans to continue working on improving the material, especially in terms of durability and availability of source materials. While the silk proteins used can be available as a byproduct of the silk textile industry, if this material were to be scaled up to address the global needs for water filtration, the supply might be insufficient. Also, alternative protein materials may turn out to perform the same function at lower cost.

Initially, the material would likely be used as a point-of-use filter, something that could be attached to a kitchen faucet, Zhang says. Eventually, it could be scaled up to provide filtration for municipal water supplies, but only after testing demonstrates that this would not pose any risk of introducing any contamination into the water supply. But one big advantage of the material, he says, is that both the silk and the cellulose constituents are considered food-grade substances, so any contamination is unlikely.

“Most of the normal materials available today are focusing on one class of contaminants or solving single problems,” Zhang says. “I think we are among the first to address all of these simultaneously.”

“What I love about this approach is that it is using only naturally grown materials like silk and cellulose to fight pollution,” says Hannes Schniepp, professor of applied science at the College of William and Mary, who was not associated with this work. “In competing approaches, synthetic materials are used — which usually require only more chemistry to fight some of the adverse outcomes that chemistry has produced. [This work] breaks this cycle! … If this can be mass-produced in an economically viable way, this could really have a major impact.”

The research team included MIT postdocs Hui Sun and Meng Li, graduate student Maxwell Kalinowski, and recent graduate Yunteng Cao PhD ’22, now a postdoc at Yale University. The work was supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the U.S. National Science Foundation, and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology.

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New Space / Commercial Space Market - Forecast (2022 - 2027)

The Global New Space/Commercial Space market size is forecast to reach $23.6 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2021 to 2026. The market growth is attributed to technological advancements creating demand for more cost-effective space operations. Moreover, the expansion of private investment from new space investors has been also positively impacting the growth of new space/commercial space market. Rapid evolution of space sector overtime have eventually raised the transformation bar in space ecosystem, driving more space related exploration and research activities, which in turn also impact its market growth. In addition, emerging space economy is increasingly dependent on data with varied impacts on space technologies as well as markets along with military or strategic innovations around space and others is set to drive the market forward in the long run.

Report Coverage

The report: “New space market– Forecast (2020-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the New Space market.

By Equipment Type: Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Others.

By Solution Type: Satellite IOT, Communications, Geospatial solution, Others.

By Application: Navigation/Agriculture, Surveillance, Earth Environment Monitoring, Space Tourism, Asteroid Mining, Others.

By End Users: Civil, Commercial and Military.

By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, U.K, France, Italy, Spain, Others), APAC (China, Japan India, South Korea, Australia and Others), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Others) and ROW (Middle East, Africa).

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Key Takeaways

Satellite IoT segment is analyzed to witness the fastest growth in the new space/commercial space market during 2021-2026, due to growing development of IoT based satellites.

Military sector will grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2026, due to military investments on space exploration.

North America had accounted for the largest share in 2020, due to growing demand for small satellites, rise of space observation mission and others.

New Space/Commercial Space Market Segment Analysis - By Solution Type

Satellite IOT segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR of around 7.5% in the global new space/commercial space market during the forecast period 2021-2026. Satellite IoT facilitate surveillance of the environment, agriculture, maintenance of public utilities and many others relevant to remote sensing within a large area. Availability of low-cost and low-power global networking would also help in increasing the overall number of linked sensors, thus improving precision of data-based predictions and developments in a variety of global environmental, social, manufacturing, agricultural and logistical applications. A new wave of start-ups exploring recent developments in smaller satellite technology which offer low-cost, low-power access would challenge traditional satellite providers, aiding its market growth. IoT-focused satellites can be a great way to improve profitability, especially in relation to the rising broadband and satellite communications market. Some of the companies in the upstream satellite IoT market include OQ Technology, Astrocast, Kineis, Hiber, and many more. In 2019, Quilty Analytics had revealed about two dozen companies seeking to enter the satellite IoT market in the coming time, including both new entrants as well as incumbent players like Iridium Communications, Inmarsat, Globalstar and Orbcomm. In March 2020, Eutelsat announced about its plans of developing a nano satellite IoT constellation on the same side, set to be launched between 2021 and 2022. This will further help in serving emerging space economy advancements, driving its market growth in the long run.

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New Space/Commercial Space Market Segment Analysis - By End Users

Military sector is analyzed to witness the fastest growth in the global new space/commercial space market with the highest CAGR of around 6.3% during 2021-2026. Rise of military security threats have been eventually raising the need for increasing satellite communication services as a part of ensuring intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance application areas. This further add up to the demand towards space crafts, launch missiles and many others in order to improve service and security standards within the military & defense sectors. Moreover, defense or military organizations support deployment of different types of satellites including communication satellites, surveillance satellites and many others towards tracking or monitoring of future security threats, thereby impacting the growth of new space/commercial space markets. In May 2021, the government of United Kingdom had revealed about a space program plan for its military towards investing on new technologies with a major focus on increasing space capabilities. Through this program, responsive launched small satellites in low earth orbit constellation will be adopted ensuring direct utility for the war fighters, causing faster response and resilience of the space networks. Such factors are further set to assist the growth of new space/commercial space market in the coming time.

New Space/Commercial Space Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

North America region had dominated the global new space/commercial space market in 2020 with a share of 33%, and is analyzed to witness a significant growth during the forecast period 2021-2026. Growing demand towards commercial communication or satellite imaging services, collaborative efforts from government and private sector towards space exploration projects have attributed towards the growth of new space/commercial space market in the region. Increasing demand for small satellites, rise of interplanetary space observation missions as well as investments on launch missiles, spacecraft and related space equipment to improve space ecosystem have also helped in boosting its market growth overtime. In addition, strong support for start-up firms from U.S government over the years, with SpaceX being the most prominent, through awarding with NASA launches have also helped in driving new space prospects in the region. Well-known venture capital firms including Sequoia, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and others have invested in several promising companies such as Earth, Orbital Insight, and Spire in American New Space, as a part of uplifting the bar in exploring as well as designing accessible space technologies. In June 2021, the U.S Space Force announced about setting up an office in order to assess and secure commercial services ranging from traditional satellite communications to satellite imagery, further impacting the market growth of new space/commercial space.

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New Space/Commercial Space Market Drivers

Evolution of small satellites

Emergence of smallsats, a satellite which weights as much as a few hundred pounds anywhere from one ounce, act as a major driver for the market growth of new space/commercial space. Usually, satellites weighing about 1 and 10 kg are made with off-the-shelf components and assembled in only a couple of days, thus lowering the entry barrier complexities, scheduling as well as cost viewpoint for commercial companies. This in turn help in pushing a new paradigm led by private corporations dedicated towards making space more available and inexpensive for non-governmental and military organizations. In November 2020, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) had revealed about its plans of gearing up the launch of small satellite launch vehicles utilizing satellites which weight less and have limited launch options. This small satellite evolution towards meeting the needs of emerging global small satellite launch services market, will further drive the growth of new space/commercial space market.

Growing investments from public as well as private firms

While private equity projects have captured most of the headlines in recent years, interest in the public sector have also increased significantly. In August 2019, Trump Administration had established a U.S. Space Command as a part of increasing U.S. military capabilities in space. Additionally, in May 2020, NASA announced about launching a manned flight to the International Space Station on a commercially developed rocket, making it the first time after U.K’s shuttle programme withdrawn in the year 2011. This further remarks a significant landmark in the collaboration between private enterprise and government in the area of space, thus aiding the market growth towards new space/commercial space.

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New Space/Commercial Space Market Challenges

Regulatory barriers

Global regulatory barriers or conditions remain a significant challenge for businesses seeking to launch or have assets launched into space, irrespective of active technical progress and a momentum for privatization in the post-SpaceX age of developing space markets. Operating licences for LSPs (Launch Services Programs) remain a sluggish process and laws being not yet in effect to support new modes of service. The lengthy delays required to gain regulatory approval have been adversely impacting the development of space companies. The S2E (Service-to-Employee) section, especially for spacecraft without de-orbiting capability, may be further affected by new space debris regulations. This is poised to hamper the new space/commercial market growth in the long run.

New Space/Commercial Space Market Landscape

Partnerships and acquisitions along with product launches are the key strategies adopted by the players in the new space/commercial space market. The top 10 new space/commercial space companies include Blue Origin LLC, Masten Space Systems, Stratolaunch LLC, Virgin Galactic, XCOR Aerospace, Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), Northrop Grumman Corporation, ORBCOMM Inc., Orbit International Corporation and Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital ATK) among others. 

 

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