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CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION
Epsilon and Tufts University set up research

institute to drive battery material innovations

Epsilon Advanced Materials, the
Mumbai-based manufacturer of advanced
battery materials for electric mobility
and energy storage applications, is part-
nering with US-based Tufts University
to launch a new research institute
at the School of Engineering at Tufts
focused on materials science and engi-
neering with an $11.5-mn sponsorship.

The ‘Tufts Epsilon Materials Insti-
tute’ will work towards advanced inno-
vations in battery materials that address
global challenges in energy and sus-
tainability. By promoting collaboration
between academia and industry, the strengthens our commitment to R&D requires a purposeful, collective vision
Institute will contribute to a more sustain- in high-performance battery materials, and dedicated researchers to realise that
able and circular economy for various supporting the growing demand for vision. This new institute will help us
sectors, Epsilon said in a press note. sustainable energy solutions in the US. achieve those goals and chart a course
Our investment in North Carolina for for future growth and impact. Together
Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute a 60,000-tons graphite anode facility we will translate academic research into
will collaborate with different depart- will help build a robust supply chain immediate, tangible, commercial appli-
ments and multi-disciplinary centres by innovating in advanced materials cations that will power new directions in
and institutes within Tufts, including and enhancing material circularity. the energy industry.”
Tufts Institute for AI (TIAI), as well as This collaboration between academia
industry partners, to solve real-world and industry will address the global The sponsorship funds three new
problems. energy challenges we face today.” faculty positions at the School of Engi-
neering and establishes seed funding to
Commenting on the development, Tufts University President Mr. Sunil support future collaborations that focus
Mr. Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Kumar, added, “Creating impactful on developing cleaner, safer, and more
Epsilon, said, “This collaboration solutions for today’s energy challenges sustainable energy solutions.
Govt. launches green hydrogen certifi cation scheme

The government has launched a incentives for the production of green
green hydrogen certifi cation scheme hydrogen and its derivatives, it leaves
for producers. Renewable energy minister out the exporters who have not availed
Pralhad Joshi said the scheme is a them. The ‘materiality threshold’ for an
step towards creating a framework for emission source will be 1% of the total
certifying green hydrogen production emission threshold as the green hydro-
and ensuring transparency, traceability gen standards state. Renewable energy
and market credibility. supply for green hydrogen production
may be sourced from a renewable energy
While the scheme applies to compa- project and transmitted either through a
nies that have bid for the government’s dedicated or common transmission line.

124 Chemical Weekly May 13, 2025

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