Highlights
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Biodegradable polylactic acid and coir composites
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Doped TiO2 crystals for spintronics and magneto-optical applications
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Angle-dependent color changing colloidal photonic crystal arrays
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Donor-acceptor charge transfer stacks using supramolecular block copolymers
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Graphene based membranes for desalination
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Enzyme free, ceramic catalytic process for the conversion of used cooking oil into bio-diesel
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Silica based organic-inorganic hybrid fluorescent ink
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Ion-exchange processed magnetic nano-composites for organic dye removal application
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Organic-inorganic hybrid fluorescent ink
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Printable hierarchical nickel nanowire based sensors
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Self-lubricating bidirectional carbon fiber reinforced smart aluminum composites
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Ni-B-CeO2composite coatings
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Lanthanum phosphate coatings on magnesium alloys
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Metal organic gel interpenetrating polymer network derived intrinsic Fe-N-doped porous graphitic carbon
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Multi-channeled ceramic membranes for micro/ultra filtration
Research Facilities
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An electrically heated rotary kiln ( 150 mm. dia. X 6000 mm.L) for solid state reduction of minerals – a pilot plant facility.
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Vacuum Induction Furnace.
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Thermal Analyser, TG-DTA.
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BET Surface Area Analyzer.
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Electrochemical System.
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UV – Visible spectrophotometer.
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Drum magnetic separator.
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Disc Pelletiser.
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High temperature resistance heating furnaces.
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Wet chemical analytical facilities.
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Thermal Analysis – TG/DTA, TMA (Shimadzu)
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Spectroscopic Analysis – FTIR (Nicolet), UV spectrophotometers (Shimadzu)
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Flourescence spectrophoto meter
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Adsorption Characteristics – Surface area analyzer (Micromeritics)
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Particle Size & Zeta potential measurements – Laser Zeta Sizer (Malvern)
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Optical Characterization – Stereo Microscope with Image Analysis (Leica)
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Optical Microscope with Image analysis (Bio Tech)
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Rheology – Tensio meter (Physica), Rheo Visco meter (Anden Paar)
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Electrical Characterization – Impedance analyzer 4192 A (HP)
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Processing – Dip coater (KSV), High Temperature furnaces (Nabertherm), Polisher/ Grinder (Buhler), Cutter (MOTOPOL), Single screw Ceramic Extruder (Dr. Collin’s)
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Nano Indentor (Micro materials, UK)
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UV Reactor (Rayonet)
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X-Ray Difractometer
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Closed cycle helium cryostat
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Liquid Helium Cryostat
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Facility for superconducting wire making and characterization
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Vacuum furnaces (up to 12000C)
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LCR meter
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Net Work analyzer up to 6 GHz
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Kneading machine
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Hot press (up to 300oC)
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Ultrasonic drilling machine
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Cutting machine
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Dilatometer
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SEM and EDS
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HRTEM
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Impedance Analyzer
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Liquid Nitrogen Plant
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Centrifugal casting facility (Horizontal and vertical)
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Directional solidification setup
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Eddy current electrical conductivity meter
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Electrical resistance type melting furnace (up to 20 kg Al)
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Gravity, low pressure, squeeze and semisolid casting facility
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Heat treatment furnaces
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Hydraulic presses (150 and 25 tonnes)
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Jolt – squeeze sand moulding machine
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Optical image analyzer – Clemex Vision
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Optical Microscopes
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Leitz – Metallopan, Orthoplan
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Leica – DMRX with Digital Camera and Image Analyser
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Hardness Tester (Brinel and Vickers)
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Micro hardness testers
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SETRAM SETSYS TG 16 Thermal Analyser
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Thermal Analyser (Melt Lab) and Data acquisition system
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Ultrasonic tester – Krautkramer USIP 12
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Vacuum infiltration setup
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10 Ton Instron testing machine (Dynamic and Static)
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+ GF + Sand testing equipments
Mandate
To design and develop advanced processes and materials for strategic and societal applications.
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Value added products based on mineral resources.
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Light metals, alloys and composites.
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Ceramic materials for structural, electronic, magnetic and functional applications.
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Polymer matrix composites.
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Nano materials and composites based on metals, ceramics and polymers.
To provide structure-property correlation and characterization services to the user agencies. HRD through student research programmes and training of personnel from industries, R&D and academic institutions. To be a nodal centre for Advanced Materials and Minerals Research.