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INCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organic field-effect transistors are promising for highly sensitive portable gas sensors, but their practical application is limited by the atmospheric instability of organic semiconductors. This instability eventually leads to reduced device performance, contributing to growing electronic waste. To address this issue, researchers, through careful solvent engineering, have now developed a new class of eco-friendly, high-performance, and durable organic gas sensors using biodegradable polymers.

Air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), primarily produced during fossil fuel combustion, pose a serious concern for human health, contributing to respiratory diseases like pulmonary edema, bronchitis, and asthma. Effective air-quality monitoring therefore requires portable gas sensors that offer high sensitivity, selectivity, and long-term stability. Among existing technologies, organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are promising for highly sensitive portable sensors with their lightweight, flexible, and simple-to-fabricate structure.

However, a critical challenge for their practical application is the limited lifetime of organic semiconductors, which are vulnerable to degradation caused by moisture and oxygen. This leads to a gradual decline in device performance and ultimately contributes to growing electronic waste and environmental pollution.

Addressing this issue, a research team led by Professor Yeong-Don Park from the Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Incheon National University in South Korea has developed novel eco-friendly OFET gas sensors. These sensors utilize blended polymer films combining poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), a widely used organic semiconductor, and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS). “Using PBS, a well-known biodegradable polymer, and effective solvent engineering, we demonstrated that high sustainability and device performance can be achieved simultaneously,” says Prof. Park. Their study was made available online on September 24, 2025, and published in Volume 523 of the Chemical Engineering Journal on November 01, 2025.

To fabricate the sensors, the researchers prepared blended solutions of P3HT and PBS using either chloroform (CF) or a mixture of chloroform and dichlorobenzene (CF:DCB) as solvents. These blended solutions were deposited onto silicon substrates and fitted with gold electrodes to form OFET-based gas sensors. This yielded two distinct sensor types.

The choice of solvent played a crucial role in determining the internal structure of the active polymer layer and, consequently, the device performance. Specifically, CF-processed films exhibited a horizontal phase separation of P3HT and PBS, producing an uneven surface structure. In contrast, the CF:DCB-processed films demonstrated a uniform surface structure across all compositions owing to vertical phase separation. Although the electrical performance of both sensors decreased with increasing PBS content, the sensor with the CF-processed film stopped functioning when PBS content exceeded 50%. In contrast, the CF:DCB-processed sensor retained a stable performance even with up to 90% PBS content.

Beyond electrical stability, the researchers also evaluated the devices’ gas-sensing capabilities. These tests revealed that the sensitivity of both devices to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon dioxide (CO₂) increased with higher PBS content. Notably, the CF-processed films demonstrated higher sensitivity, while the CF:DCB-processed films displayed excellent, stable sensitivity even with 90% PBS content. The devices also showed significantly higher sensitivity for NO₂ over SO₂ and CO₂. Increasing PBS content enhanced flexibility of the films and both devices were found to be biodegradable in seawater.

“Our eco-friendly and resource-efficient sensors open up new possibilities for environmentally sustainable gas sensing technologies suitable for large-scale or disposable applications,” concludes Prof. Park. “In the long term, biodegradable organic sensors could significantly reduce electronic waste, especially for sensors deployed in natural or marine environments.“

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has been awarded 24,000 EUR grant funding from the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) through the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) programme, aiming to accelerate the company’s market development in Taiwan. As part of the programme, Minesto officially took part in the high-level Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum, held in Taipei in December. 

With the 24,000 EUR grant funded by SEA through the GIA programme, Minesto targets to secure investments and partnerships for build out of tidal energy power plants at identified sites near Keelung and at Green Island,      

Most recently, Minesto successfully concluded its participation at the 2025 Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum, held in Taipei in December 2025, where the company presented its ocean-energy technology and engaged with key stakeholders across Taiwan’s energy industry. The forum, co-organised by Business Sweden Taiwan and the Energy Administration of Taiwan, brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss energy resilience and the importance of international collaboration.

“Participating in the Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum and advancing our work under the Global Innovation Accelerator programme builds momentum for Minesto in Taiwan,” says Dr. YungLung Chen, Project Developer, Minesto Taiwan Ltd. “The GIA programme provides a structured pathway for us to broaden our partner base and secure project finance for the first Dragon Farms in Taiwanese waters.”

Taiwan remains a strategically important market for Minesto, with the collaboration with National Taiwan Ocean University and an industrial partnership with Taiwan Cement Green Energy in place, supporting joint efforts to advance the commercialisation of ocean-energy solutions tailored to Taiwan’s future baseload renewable power needs.

National assessments continue to highlight strong tidal streams and robust ocean-current flows in Taiwan’s surrounding waters, underscoring the long-term potential for predictable, renewable electricity generation. These conditions align closely with Minesto’s tidal technology and Taiwan’s ambition to build a resilient, low-carbon energy system.

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What’s New – News & Releases – Ministry of Economic Affairs,R.O.C.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has been awarded 24,000 EUR grant funding from the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) through the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) programme, aiming to accelerate the company’s market development in Taiwan. As part of the programme, Minesto officially took part in the high-level Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum, held in Taipei in December. 

With the 24,000 EUR grant funded by SEA through the GIA programme, Minesto targets to secure investments and partnerships for build out of tidal energy power plants at identified sites near Keelung and at Green Island,      

Most recently, Minesto successfully concluded its participation at the 2025 Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum, held in Taipei in December 2025, where the company presented its ocean-energy technology and engaged with key stakeholders across Taiwan’s energy industry. The forum, co-organised by Business Sweden Taiwan and the Energy Administration of Taiwan, brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss energy resilience and the importance of international collaboration.

“Participating in the Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum and advancing our work under the Global Innovation Accelerator programme builds momentum for Minesto in Taiwan,” says Dr. YungLung Chen, Project Developer, Minesto Taiwan Ltd. “The GIA programme provides a structured pathway for us to broaden our partner base and secure project finance for the first Dragon Farms in Taiwanese waters.”

Taiwan remains a strategically important market for Minesto, with the collaboration with National Taiwan Ocean University and an industrial partnership with Taiwan Cement Green Energy in place, supporting joint efforts to advance the commercialisation of ocean-energy solutions tailored to Taiwan’s future baseload renewable power needs.

National assessments continue to highlight strong tidal streams and robust ocean-current flows in Taiwan’s surrounding waters, underscoring the long-term potential for predictable, renewable electricity generation. These conditions align closely with Minesto’s tidal technology and Taiwan’s ambition to build a resilient, low-carbon energy system.

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What’s New – News & Releases – Ministry of Economic Affairs,R.O.C.

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+46 735 23 71 58
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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) will take place in Guangzhou from March 18 to 31 under the theme “CONNECT•CREATE.” As a core segment of the Fair, the Office and Commercial Space Exhibition, scheduled for March 28-31, will place sustainability at the center of its agenda. By translating sustainability concepts into tangible commercial opportunities, the exhibition seeks to drive industry advancement through the resonance of values and business innovation.

The exhibition will present a comprehensive green workplace model, upgrading three key sectors—office environments, office seating, and public commercial spaces—to demonstrate green practices that span materials, design, and spatial applications.

Office environments  are rapidly evolving as hybrid work matures, well-being drives productivity, and the Net-Zero Industry Act accelerates change. Responding to these shifts, the exhibition will highlight people-centered, low-carbon, and digitally integrated office solutions, presenting furniture and supporting products alongside fast-growing segments such as healthcare, senior care, and smart office applications.

Health-oriented design will also be central to seating solutions, as ergonomic innovation and sustainable materials converge to address long-term well-being in the workplace. The sector will demonstrate how seating design can support healthier postures, adaptive workstyles, and environmentally responsible production, reinforcing the role of furniture in holistic workplace performance.

Public Commercial Space will be another key focus, mirroring shifts in design and operation. As uses converge and technology embeds, sustainability and resilience take priority.  Solutions on display will address diverse scenarios, including education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial complexes, and transport hubs, featuring modular systems, low-carbon materials, intelligent space management, and healthy environmental control technologies.

The exhibition will also launch LUMINOUS PATH 2.0, a series of thematic showcases that bridge industry collaboration, cultural narratives, and future-oriented experimentation.

Linking Design Star   will emphasize the commercial transformation of sustainable ideas, while D&A Culture Center installations will revisit classic office design concepts and explore new scenarios shaped by collaboration and circularity. The 2026 Office Theme Pavilion will present an experimental office environment built with sustainable materials and modular design logic, integrating architecture, products, and art to envision next-generation office ecosystems.

As a core part of CIFF Guangzhou 2026, the Office and Commercial Space Exhibition reinforces the Fair’s role as a global industry hub. Industry professionals are invited (register here: https://xt.ciff-gz.com/3807/index.html?ly=57EH00014 ) to gather in Guangzhou to explore sustainable solutions, exchange insights, and identify new opportunities shaping the future of work.

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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) will take place in Guangzhou from March 18 to 31 under the theme “CONNECT•CREATE.” As a core segment of the Fair, the Office and Commercial Space Exhibition, scheduled for March 28-31, will place sustainability at the center of its agenda. By translating sustainability concepts into tangible commercial opportunities, the exhibition seeks to drive industry advancement through the resonance of values and business innovation.

The exhibition will present a comprehensive green workplace model, upgrading three key sectors—office environments, office seating, and public commercial spaces—to demonstrate green practices that span materials, design, and spatial applications.

Office environments  are rapidly evolving as hybrid work matures, well-being drives productivity, and the Net-Zero Industry Act accelerates change. Responding to these shifts, the exhibition will highlight people-centered, low-carbon, and digitally integrated office solutions, presenting furniture and supporting products alongside fast-growing segments such as healthcare, senior care, and smart office applications.

Health-oriented design will also be central to seating solutions, as ergonomic innovation and sustainable materials converge to address long-term well-being in the workplace. The sector will demonstrate how seating design can support healthier postures, adaptive workstyles, and environmentally responsible production, reinforcing the role of furniture in holistic workplace performance.

Public Commercial Space will be another key focus, mirroring shifts in design and operation. As uses converge and technology embeds, sustainability and resilience take priority.  Solutions on display will address diverse scenarios, including education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial complexes, and transport hubs, featuring modular systems, low-carbon materials, intelligent space management, and healthy environmental control technologies.

The exhibition will also launch LUMINOUS PATH 2.0, a series of thematic showcases that bridge industry collaboration, cultural narratives, and future-oriented experimentation.

Linking Design Star   will emphasize the commercial transformation of sustainable ideas, while D&A Culture Center installations will revisit classic office design concepts and explore new scenarios shaped by collaboration and circularity. The 2026 Office Theme Pavilion will present an experimental office environment built with sustainable materials and modular design logic, integrating architecture, products, and art to envision next-generation office ecosystems.

As a core part of CIFF Guangzhou 2026, the Office and Commercial Space Exhibition reinforces the Fair’s role as a global industry hub. Industry professionals are invited (register here: https://xt.ciff-gz.com/3807/index.html?ly=57EH00014 ) to gather in Guangzhou to explore sustainable solutions, exchange insights, and identify new opportunities shaping the future of work.

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Company announcement 
No. 04/2026
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Aquaporin A/S
Nymøllevej 78
DK-2800 Kongens Lyngby
aquaporin.com
Company registration no.: DK28315694

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Aquaporin A/S (“Aquaporin” or the “Company“) has today decided to withdraw the rights issue that was announced on December 19, 2025 (the “Rights Issue” or the “Offering“) and initiate insolvency proceedings and file for bankruptcy.

The Company has explored multiple options to obtain sufficient subscription commitments to complete the Offering or otherwise secure the necessary funding to cover the Company’s near-term capital needs to continue as a going concern. Although, the Company had received support from a number of its shareholders and investors through pre-subscription commitments, exercise of pre-emptive rights, and applications for additional shares, the Board of Directors has concluded that the results of the Offering does not provide sufficient funding for the Company’s current working capital needs for the current year 2026, and the Board of Directors does not see sufficient basis to complete the Offering, which is therefore withdrawn.

As a consequence, the Board of Directors also regrets to inform that it has resolved to initiate in-court insolvency proceedings and expects to file for bankruptcy and request that a trustee is appointed in the coming days. Despite significant efforts through a period of time and as part of its strategic review in the second half of 2025, where multiple routes have been explored with the view to raise capital, enter into a strategic transaction, or a sale of part of or all of the Company’s asset, the Company has not been successful in identifying investors or partners that can provide sufficient funding to continue the Company’s commercialization and advancing its proprietary water technology platform. The Board of Directors does therefore not see a viable path forward to secure a sustainable financing solution as a going concern.

“Aquaporin is a Danish company with a unique nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside® technology, which enables fast, energy-efficient, and selective water filtration technology through its reverse osmosis and forward osmosis technology. Based on its technology, the Company has a product offering that addresses global megatrends across water, energy, sustainability, and food & beverage and that is well positioned to create value in industrial applications such as spray drying, food and beverage concentration, carbon capture and other areas. It is therefore with great sadness to acknowledge that Aquaporin has not been able to drive commercialization in a pace and scale that allow for its continued efforts within these areas while safeguarding the technology through Danish ownership. The Board of Directors firmly believe that the Company could have made significant impact in the global water technology market to responsibly treat industrial wastewater, concentrate food and beverage products in a natural way, and enhance drinking water quality and accessibility had additional funding been available. We would also like to express our gratitude to efforts made by the executive management and the employees, and the support provided by our customers, partners, and investors over the years“, says the Board of Directors at Aquaporin.

The Company will provide further information regarding its bankruptcy filings as soon as possible and expects that Nasdaq Copenhagen will suspend trading in the Company’s shares shortly.

Withdrawal of Offering

The Offering is withdrawn and any exercise of pre-emptive rights that has already taken place will be cancelled automatically when the Offering is withdrawn. The subscription amount for the new shares will be refunded (less any transaction costs) to the last registered owner of the new shares. All pre-emptive rights will lapse, and no New Shares will be issued. Trades of pre-emptive rights executed during the rights trading period will, however, not be affected. Consequently, shareholders and investors who have acquired pre-emptive rights will incur a loss corresponding to the purchase price of the pre-emptive rights and any transaction costs. Shareholders and investors who have subscribed for new shares will receive a refund of the subscription amount for the new shares (less any transaction costs) through their account-holding institution. The Company is not liable for any losses that investors may suffer as a result of withdrawal of the Offering including but not limited to, any transaction costs or lost interest. Reference is also made to Information Document published on December 19, 2025 and section 8.3 “Withdrawal or suspension of the Offering“. The Information Document is, subject to certain restrictions, available at the Company’s website: https://investors.aquaporin.com/investors/right-issue-2025/default.aspx 

Advisers

Gorrissen Federspiel Advokatpartnerselskab has acted as legal adviser to the Company in connection with the Offering.

For further information, please contact:

Niels Heering, Chairman
Ulrik Lund Jakobsen, Chief Executive Officer
Klaus Juhl Wulff, Chief Financial Officer
+45 25 63 39 90, investorrelations@aquaporin.com 

About Aquaporin

Aquaporin is an innovative water technology company with operations in Denmark (HQ), Singapore, Turkey, the United States, and China. We are committed to rethinking water filtration with biotechnology to solve global water challenges. By combining three disciplines from the world of natural sciences: biology, chemistry, and physics, we have created the unique, nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside^® technology which we embed into all our membranes and solutions. Our technology is based on Nobel Prize-winning research and is used to clean and reuse water in industries, in our homes, and even by NASA in space. We work with customers and partners around the globe to responsibly treat industrial wastewater, concentrate food and beverage products in a natural way, and enhance drinking water quality and accessibility.

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has signed a turbine supply contract with Vietnam’s REE Group for a whole 128MW nearshore wind projects in Vinh Long Province, which includes V1-3 Phase II 48 MW and V1-5&6 Phase II 80MW. The two projects will deploy sixteen(16) units EN-226/8.XMW offshore wind turbines and will become the nearshore wind projects with the largest single-turbine capacity in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, supporting the country’s net-zero ambitions.

These two projects will start construction simultaneously, with average wind speeds exceeding 7 meters per second. It is among the first batches projects approved under Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) and marks a milestone as the first to adopt large-rotor, high-capacity offshore turbines in the country. Full grid connection is expected by October 2026.

Envision Energy applies true offshore wind standards to meet Vietnam’s high-humidity and high-salt-spray conditions, ensuring turbine performance, reliability, EHS compliance, and localization requirements, while safeguarding project quality and more than 20 years of operational value of REE as the investor. Envision has also collaborated with local tower suppliers and project owners to overcome challenges in large offshore turbine tower manufacturing and local production capacity. Since its launch in 2022, the EN-226/8.XMW turbine has secured over 2.5GW in orders, becoming the most successful model in public tenders for low-wind-speed offshore regions. It has been deployed at scale and operated stably for over three years in Chinese offshore projects.

Edward Hou, Senior Vice President & President of Asia-Pacific at Envision Energy said: “This collaboration marks the first nearshore offshore wind project cluster delivered under Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII and opens a new chapter for offshore wind development in Southeast Asia. Envision is committed to delivering this project as a regional benchmark, providing strategic support for REE Group’s energy transition, while offering replicable technical and construction references for nearshore and far-offshore wind projects across the region, driving the energy system toward a net-zero future.”

“We selected Envision Energy as our turbine supplier based on their technological leadership in renewable energy, the maturity and reliability of the EN-226/8.XMW platform, and their extensive experience in gigawatt-scale grid-connected operations. We are confident that this project will set a benchmark for offshore wind in Vietnam and provide replicable technical and construction references for nearshore and offshore wind development across Southeast Asia.” added Mr. Ashok, REE Renewable General Manager.

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