Tag: University of Vaasa

University of Vaasa leads Horizon Europe project using hydrogen as maritime fuel

University of Vaasa leads Horizon Europe project using hydrogen as maritime fuel

May 11, 2026 |

In Finland, a consortium led by the University of Vaasa, Finland, has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance Enhancement and Reliable Ice OperatioN – project will, for the first time, demonstrate in practice […]

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N&E Innovations’ biobased coating extends shelf life of produce, meat

N&E Innovations’ biobased coating extends shelf life of produce, meat

February 16, 2026 |

In Singapore, N&E Innovations has developed an edible antimicrobial coating that extends the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and meats and reduces spoilage along the produce supply chain.  Dubbed ViKANG, the coating is made from agricultural wastes like cashew nut seeds. It can replace toxic coatings like chlorine, sulfur, or wax that have to be […]

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