1. Indigenization: Technology Transfer
- Bio-based natural fibre reinforced composites
- Product development & validation
2. Technology Transfer
E-Waste
- Segregation & identification of plastics from WEEE
- Optimization of processing parameters
- Product development & validation
E-Waste to Wealth
3. Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Wastes in India: Recycling
- Assessment of Microwave Plastics for sterility
- Identification of Plastics, Formulation development for various targeted applications
- Technology Transfer
4. Material Modification as a Processing Aid for Polymer Additive Manufacturing
5. Competency enhancement of System Houses and Micro, Small and Medium enterprises in the Foam Manufacturing Sector
- Technology transfer to foam Manufacturing Sector for thermoware application
6. Water Purification / Filtration Membranes
- Removal of Suspended Impurities (Dust, Sand), Bacteria, Virus, Cysts, Dissolved Impurities (Chemicals, Pesticides), Salts of Arsenic, Fluoride etc.
- Cost-effective solution for existing multi-step filtration technique
7. Gas Separation Membranes
- Alternative for expensive ceramic membranes - high flexibility and design freedom
- Mixed matrix membranes with tailored porosity for improved selectivity & permeability for similar gas molecules
8. On thrust areas of COVID 19 Pandemic
- Design of Flat-packed Intubation boxes for COVID-19 Front line Medical Workers
- Indigenous Design of Reusable Face Masks with Anti-pathogen properties
- Indigenous Design of Modular filtration systems
- Development of Various Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
- 3D printing of Quad-Ventilator Splitters etc.
9. Development of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Polycarbonate safety shield (visor) to prevent transmission of COVID 19 pandemic.
10. Development of Single Cavity Injection Mould for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Head Band of Protective Face Shield Mask.
11. Products developed for Marine applications
12. Leading in development of PC Sensor Array Helmet for Magnetoencephalography
13. Development of Low Cost Terafil Water Filter (jointly by IMMT & CIPET)
14. Lab to Pilot Scale
- Biopolymer based products
- Biotransformation Additives
- Eco-friendly packaging & agro-products
- Process optimization vis-à-vis conventional materials & technologies
Bio-transducers from conducting biocompatible polymers for detection of metabolites
- Platform for sensing cholesterol, triglycerides, low / high density lipo-proteins
- Integration into handy portable diagnostic device
Flexible Electronic Devices for on-line monitoring of body parameters
- Piezoelectric polymer membranes for determining temperature, heart beat, pulse, blood pressure etc.
- Wearable & comfy devices to be assimilated onto garments for continuous monitoring
High performance hollow fiber membranes for hemodialysis
- Hollow fiber membranes with desired porosity for removal of toxins of varied sizes
- Indigenous alternative for currently imported dialysis cartridges
15. Specialized Coatings
Material Research
Super-hydrophobic -Anti-icing Coatings
- Coatings with contact angle >150°
- Prevents ice formation on aircraft surface at high altitudes
- Low adhesion coatings for water conservation
- Foul-release marine coatings
Anti-static & Abrasion Resistant Coatings
- Conductive coatings preventing dust accumulation on exposed surfaces
- Highly abrasion resistant coatings for better component longevity
UV and Weather Resistant Coatings
- Coatings with improved service life and easy applicability
- Coating formulation with improved weather and UV resistance for aircraft exterior surfaces
16. Development of Floating Mechanism for installation of Solar PV System in Reservoir
17. Technology Developments
18. Value Engineering - Metal to Plastics
