Winners / 2025

NaPoGlass

By: Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Gold

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Award Category: Materials Science

Award Sub-Category: Circular Design

NaPoGlass is a nanoporous composite material made from waste LCD glass. It adsorbs metal ions and filters wastewater without leaving metal sediment, facilitating the recycling of treated water. After multiple uses, NaPoGlass can be repurposed into new products such as humidity-regulating tiles, deodorizing insoles, and antibacterial keyboards.

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