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SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION Dr. K. Ramesha, Director, CSIR- gen solar devices, discussing innova- (CSIR-IIP), marked the culmination
Central Electrochemical Research tions and future developments in solar of an intensive week of discussions,
Eco-friendly solvents developed for silk protein Institute (CSIR-CECRI), shed light on technology. knowledge-sharing, and collaborative
advancements in battery technology exploration of innovative solutions to
extraction and its future prospects. CSIR-CIMFR hosts workshop on the pressing challenges in EED.
coal gasifi cation
A team of researchers at the Institute Dr. Sanat Kumar, Chief Scientist, As part of the series of events, The Dr. H. S. Bisht, Director CSIR-IIP,
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of Advanced Study in Science and Tech- CH 3 3 N CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum Central Institute of Mining and Fuel emphasised on the energy-effi cient
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nology (IASST), Guwahati, an auto- N CH 3 liquids N (CSIR-IIP), addressed the topic of Research (CSIR-CIMFR) conducted a technologies recently developed and
Ionic
nomous institute of the Department of Cl BF 4 alternate biofuels, highlighting innova- two-day workshop, CARING-2024, in its successfully commercialised by CSIR-
Science & Technology (DST), Government Degumming sericin tive approaches and their potential Digwadih Campus on June 26-27, 2024, IIP. He mentioned that CSIR-IIP is
of India, has identifi ed an eco-friendly impact on sustainable energy solutions. to explore the challenges and opportunities determined to create new products,
approach that can eliminate the use of Fibroin in coal gasifi cation technology. processes and technologies that will help
toxic chemicals in silk processing. Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Di- enhance our country’s energy security.
Cocoons Raw silk fi bre in ionic ILs aid in extraction of
liquid solution Sericin extraction with intact rector, CSIR-National Institute for The event, which drew 75 parti-
Traditionally, toxic chemicals like protein sericin protein structure using ILs Interdisciplinary Science and Techno- cipants from industry, research, and Dr. Ashish Lele, Director, CSIR-
sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, logy (CSIR-NIIST), discussed the inte- government, focused on key aspects NCL and Theme Director, EED Theme,
sulphuric acid, and lithium bromide extraction from both mulberry (Bom- imidazolium tetrafl uoroborate (EMIM. gration of photovoltaic technologies in of gasifi cation technology, including highlighted the focus on developing
have been used to extract silk proteins – byx mori) and non-mulberry silks, such BF4), and tetraethylammonium bromide agriculture and building infrastructure. the production of methanol, chemicals, technologies for utilising and harnes-
fi broin and sericin – from various types as Muga (Antheraea assamensis) and (TEAB). According to the scientists, fertilisers, and liquid fuels. sing green hydrogen, photovoltaic
of raw silk fi bres, an important step in Eri (Philosamia ricini), indigenous to the research holds great signifi cance for Dr. Prashant Dhakephalkar, Direc- batteries, etc.
the process of making silk from cocoons. Northeast India. the silk industry. Not only does it offer a tor, Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), In his inaugural address, Dr. Arvind
more environmentally-friendly alterna- provided a comprehensive overview of Kumar Mishra, Director, CSIR-CIMFR, Mr. Rajiv Agrawal, Director Tech-
The team led by Dr. Kamatchi San- The researchers explored six dif- tive to traditional chemical methods, it bio-hydrogen, emphasising its role in highlighted the importance of coal in nical, Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) pre-
karanarayan has identifi ed four diffe- ferent ILs and found some particularly also paves the way for effi cient sericin the future energy landscape. the global energy mix and the poten- sented the collaborative work being
rent Ionic Liquids (ILs), which can be effective in removing sericin without extraction from non-mulberry silks, tial of gasifi cation to produce valuable undertaken by CSIR-IIP and EIL on
sustainable alternatives to the toxic damaging the silk protein structure. potentially leading to new applications Dr. Sarika Kelkar, Program Lead products that can help India achieve its the commercialisation of sustainable
chemicals currently in use. This new The ones showing greatest promise for these unique fi bres. This is the fi rst for Batteries at KPIT Technologies energy goals of sustainable growth and aviation fuel (SAF) at the Mangalore
research, published in Chemistry Select included 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium instance of using ILs for sericin extrac- Ltd., provided insights into next gen energy security. Refi neries and Petrochemicals Ltd.
(Wiley), has potential for use in sericin chloride (BMIM.Cl), 1-ethyl-3-methyl- tion from non-mulberry silks. batteries, reinforcing the importance of (MRPL). He also presented initiatives
advancements in battery technology. The workshop will also explore the undertaken by EIL in commercialising
ONE WEEK ONE THEME EVENT potential of gasifi cation to enable India technologies such as green hydrogen
Dr. Sasisankar Padmanabhan, Praj to achieve its target of 100-mt coal and 2G ethanol.
CSIR meet highlights research on energy and energy Matrix, shared his views on alternate gasifi cation by 2030.
biofuels, exploring alternative sources Dr. M.O. Garg, President Petchem
devices and their applications. Valedictory function at CSIR-IIP R&D, Reliance Industries Ltd., empha-
The valedictory function of the sised the importance of the engineering
The key highlights of the research Speaking at the event, Dr. Surya both safety and performance, through Prof. Shaibal Sarkar, Associate week-long event, held on 28th June partner in scaling up laboratory-level
work undertaken at laboratories under Moganty, Head of Technology at L&T the right choice of liquid electrolytes, Professor, IIT Bombay, spoke on next at CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum technologies to market levels.
the Council of Scientifi c and Industrial Energy, who was the Chief Guest at the the use of fl ame retardants, molecular
Research (CSIR), were presented at event, emphasised the critical need for engineering of phosphorus compounds, TACKLING GLOBAL WARMING
the ‘One Week One Theme (OWOT)’ specifi c minerals and the opportunities and control of the cathode-electrolyte
event on Energy and Energy Devices this presents. He also elaborated on the interface. “Innovation is the key to ‘Mission mode approach needed for wider adoption
(EED) organised by the CSIR-National importance of recycling and creating a moving forward,” he noted.
Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), circular economy, highlighting techno- of carbon capture technologies’
Pune, on June 24, 2024. logical innovations that utilise earth- Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay, Senior
abundant materials. Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central The need to foster nationwide adop- Science, Technology & Innovation identify adoptable technologies and
The work spans hydrogen technolo- Glass and Ceramics Research Institute tion of carbon capture, utilisation and Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting carry out life-cycle assessment of CCUS
gies, next-gen batteries, biofuels, solar Focussing on the safety of lithium- (CSIR-CGCRI), dwelt on the topic storage (CCUS) technologies through a held in New Delhi on July 9, 2024. projects. It was also discussed that while
harvesting and storage, and coal-based ion batteries, Dr. Moganty, emphasised of solid oxide electrolysers and fuel mission-mode approach was stressed by standards for carbon capture and storage
fuels. the need to optimise electrolytes for cells. participants at the 25th Prime Minister’s The meeting stressed the need to (CCS) are in place, standards for carbon

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