National Awards for Technology Innovation

4th

National Awards for

Technology Innovationin

Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastics Processing Industry (2013 – 14)

Government of IndiaMinistry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

4thNational Awards for Technology Innovation

in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastics Processing Industry (2013 – 14)

PREFACE

Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of

India had introduced the scheme of National Awards for

Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastics

Processing Industries in 2010-11 under XI five year plan. CIPET is

entrusted with the work of implementation of National Awards

scheme for the four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014.

Hon‟ble Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of

India -Shri Ananth Kumar had rewarded the awardees in the

presence of Hon‟ble Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers,

Govt. of India – Shri. Nihal Chand in a colorful function held on

July 17, 2014, 06.00 p.m. at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

In order to encourage the technology transfer cum

commercialization of these innovations, a brief write up of each

inventions of the winners & runners of the 4th National Award is

published herewith along with the contact details. Interested

persons can directly contact the concerned innovators for further

details if may required.

Disclaimer: Hosted by CIPET & will not be responsible for any

claims made by the individual innovators in the published write up.

Category – I :

Sub Category :

Title :

The current innovation deals with the “Development of Liquid

Crystal Polymers for Actuator Applications”. Here a series of

polyurethane (PU) based side-chain liquid crystal polymers

(LCPs) with variable clearing temperatures was synthesized. It

was found that the deformed structure was released slowly and

the original flat rectangular shape was recovered within 25secs.

The LCPs were proposed to be a good actuator, as the shape

memory recovery was excellent.

There is an increasing interest on the cholesteric liquid crystal

polymers due to their attractive optical properties. They find

wide applications in different areas e.g., non absorbing optical

filters, circular polarisers or colour optical memory devices. The

cholesteric liquid crystal polymers should have the chiral

mesogenic groups either as a side chain pendant, or as the

main-chain. Side-chain liquid crystalline elastomers have been

widely studied over the past two decades because of their

thermo mechanical properties that include large strain

reversible actuation and soft elasticity. The thermally stimulated

actuation behaviour is explained by a coupling between liquid

crystalline order and rubber elasticity resulting from the

underlying cross-linked structure. However, the main-chain

liquid crystalline polymers, due to their high transition

temperatures and processing difficulties, they have not

received adequate attention.

Innovation In Polymeric Materials

Individual / Team

Liquid Crystal Polymers for Actuator

Applications

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forTechnology Innovation

in Petrochemicals & Downstream

Plastics Processing Industry

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WINNER

Contact Detail:

Dr. Rabindranath Jana

Asst.Professor

Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia.

Web: www.hithaldia.in

Email :- [email protected]

Phone:-9475501042

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Category – I :

Sub Category :

Title :

UHMWPE (ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene) due its

high impact strength, chemical resistance, heat resistance and

shelf life has emerged as a superior material designed for

lightweight and flexible body armour used globally.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has taken the lead in

producing this special polymer by developing a patented

technology starting from catalyst to final product. RIL has

developed the capability and technology through the innovation

of a catalyst which polymerizes ethylene to give UHMWPE

having molecular weight ranging from 3-10 million. The polymer

has the desired properties to produce high tenacity fibers

suitable for defense applications.

There is serious concern faced globally through terrorism,

border disputes and civil defense in the recent years.

Therefore, paramilitary force, police or armed forces need to be

better equipped with anti-ballistic apparel such as bullet proof

vests, helmets and related safety gear.

The materials suitable for these protective appliances require

high strength-to-weight ratios, high modulus and impact

resistance. It should also be able to survive for extendedperiods of time in harsh atmospheric environments.

Contact Detail:

Reliance Industries Ltd,

Makers Chambers - IV,

Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

www.ril.com

Contact person: Dr. Raksh Vir Jasra

Email :- [email protected]

Phone:-022-44783425/22785000


Industry

New Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene

(UHMWPE) for Defense Applications

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Category – I :

Sub Category :

Title :

Homopolymer Polypropylene (Homo-PP) is widely used in various

Injection molding application which includes house wares, food

containers, caps & closures and furniture. Aim was to develop a PP

grade which will differentiate itself compared to any competitive

product in domestic market & offer superior technical properties as

well as processability. With the above objective, a new

performance PP grade 1110 MAS was developed in house at

PADC. Compared to conventional grades in the market, it offers

higher stiffness & higher impact strength, higher productivity upto

18% at processor‟s end, superior optical properties and better

product aesthetics.

For any injection molding applications, higher stiffness is always

desirable as its gives better rigidity to the product. But normally,

increase in stiffness is associated with drop in impact strength

(brittleness). Another key attribute desired in injection molded

articles is superior aesthetics as it improves shelf appeal of the end

product. Most difficult challenge was to develop such a high

performance grade without significant cost increase as any

significant increase in cost during manufacturing stage would led to

passing on this cost in form of price increase which would have

defeated the purpose due to competitive market. Indian Oil could

successfully develop a high performance grade 1110MAS in a very

cost effective manner so that customers could reap the benefits of

this high performance without any additional price increase.

Compared to equivalent grades from co-producers, High

Performance grade 1110MAS offers following benefits to plastic

processor :

• Higher productivity upto 18%

• Higher stiffness showing flexural modulus of 1800 MPa

compared to ~1400 Mpa for competing conventional.

• Better impact strength & Superior product aesthetics (good

dimensional stability & reduced warpage, gloss).


Industry

High productivity-High Stiffness-Injection

Molding PP Grade

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RUNNER

Contact Detail:

Indian Oil Corporation ltd,

3079/3, Josip Broz Tito Marg, Sadiq Nagar,

New Delhi, 110049. Web: www.iocl.com.

Contact person:Shri. Vivek Mehta

Email:[email protected]

Phone:- 09996911316 3

Category – II :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation in Polymeric Products

Individual / Team

An Improved Oropharyngeal Airway

This new Improved Oropharyngeal Airway has three suction holes

and good shape of structure. It will make suction easy. After using it,

there will be no need of leucoplast or adhesive (like micropore) to fix

on the body of patients. To make it more comfortable, Velcro is used.

Patient will not be able to remove this airway despite of his

willingness. This airway have very important role in the field of cure. It

has not any kind of side effects. This Improved Oropharyngeal Airway

is used for the patients in critical condition to keep their jaws open,

and for cleaning any type of dirt present in the mouth. In addition, it

can be used, if required for Ryle‟s Tube, endotracheal Tube and

nebulisation. By its use, the patient‟s mouth can be cleaned easily

and use of slots on two corners for attaching Velcro‟s (Fastening

Arrangement) This airway is also known as oral airway are Guedel

airway in the field of Medical Science.

The conventional Oropharyngeal Airway had many shortcoming

because of its design, therefore the medical professional like doctors,

nurses, compounders etc had to take excessive precautions during

their use. Besides there was a lot of wastage of time and labour

causing unnecessary trouble to the patients. There is only one front

hole in the ordinary Oropharyngeal airway, it allows suction from

larynx only. Among the patients in critical condition, dirty saliva or

vomit etc. collects on both sides of the checks, which is cleaned with

great difficulty. For this, Oropharyngeal airway, which is attached to

the mouth with the help of ordinary leucoplast has to be removed

before cleaning of the mouth is possible. After cleaning of the mouth

of the patents, The Guedel Airway is again fixed with the help of

leucoplast etc. because there was no other alternative. Ordinary

leucoplast or Micropore having chemicals are to be repeatedly that

cause change in colour of skin of patients, blisters or eruptions etc.

While cleaning the mouth, patient‟s neck has to be turned repeatedly

side wise so thet his mouth is cleaned or suction is done properly.

Keeping in mind the foresaid problems a new type of Oropharyngeal

Airway was invented.

Contact Detail:

Shri Trebhuwan Singh Raman

Plot No. 19 Hemkunj Madrampura

Near Bhagat Vatika ,Civil Lines,

Jaipur - 302 006 Rajasthan

Phone:09828811284, 09784985552

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Category – II :

Sub Category :

Title :


Individual / Team

Safety IV Cannula

Contact Detail:

Shri Rishi Baid

Poly Medicure Ltd.

104 – 105, Sec – 59, HSIDC Indl. Area

Ballabgarh, Faridabad, Haryana

www.polymedicure.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0129-4287060

Needle stick Injuries (NSI) are very common and can be a

threat to Health Care workers blood borne diseases can be

transmitted e.g. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and many

more.NSIs are even prevalent in countries like USA & UK

e.g. in USA there is an estimated hoapital bed strength of 1

million beds and approximately 0.6 to 0.8 million NSIs occur

annually and almost similar is the case with UK.

In India we have approximately 1.1 million hospital beds, but

no reported data is available. Thus, safely we can presume

that in India also close to 0.7 million NSIs must be taking

place annually.NSIs are frequently encountered by medical

devices like Syringes, IV Cannula by which NSIs can be

avoided. It‟s economically priced so that more and more

hospitals can use.

M/s.Poly Medicure Ltd is manufacturing Safety IV. Cannula,

IV.Cannula, Blood Bags, IV.Sets, B.T. Sets, 3 way Stop

Cocks, Catheters, Infant Feeding Tubes, Urine Bags, Flow

Regulators, CVC Catheters, Burrette sets, Spinal needles

and Fistula Needles etc. Presently, the Company is exporting

its Products to more than 80 Countries and the Products

have been well accepted in the global market

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mailto:[email protected]

Category – II :

Sub Category :

Title :


Industry

Valtree Preinsulated Valves & Strainers

Valtree preinsulation valves & strainers stands over and above

any on site insulated valves & strainers by reduction in capital

investment to end user by eliminating additional activities like

procurement & installation of “valve/strainers + labour +

insulation material + cladding + material wastages + time” at

site. We are manufacturing valves & strainers with

preinsulation which makes end user to avoid all above

activities & hassle free installation as well. Since this is ready

to fix advanced solutions, it avoids corrosion related problems

& adds lot of value for Money to the investors. Moreover, it

enhances India‟s competitiveness, since this technological

advancement has happened in India for the first time by us.

Naturally the cost, availability, serviceability and adaptability

shall always be an advantage to local, national, international

end user with respect to capital, maintenance & energy costs,

life cycle performance as well when compared with any other

available alternatives

Valtree Preinsulated Valves & Strainers comes with factory

preinsulated technology and in a ready to fix solution which

also comes with preinsulated tail pieces (flange and a small

pipe welded which is again factory preinsulated). Generally as

insulation plays an important role in HVAC&R, we have found

a solution which avoids existing problems. This insulation

comes exactly on the surfaces of the valve metal body unlike

conventional system where insulation is done after the bolting

and not on the valves surface first, which creates huge air

gaps and henceforth formation of condensation leading to

corrosion.

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Contact Detail:

Valtree Global Associate,

1-10-317, Survey No.130, Bata Building, 2nd Floor

Bowelpally, Secundrabad-500 011

Web: www.valtreeglobal.com

Contact Person :Ms.Deepshree Sarda

Phone : 040 65225131 +91 9440626000


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Category – II :

Sub Category :

Title :


Industry

Multi Utility Solar-LED-Light

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The Solar-LED-Light has been innovatively designed as a

green and environment friendly product having an aesthetic &

utilitarian shape that would appeal to urban as well as rural

consumers providing value for money. The USP of the design

is 5-in-1 application features wherein the same product can be

used as Solar Room Lamp, Solar Portable Lantern, Solar Bulb,

Solar Torch and Solar Mobile Charging Device. Most solar

powered devices in the market can be used in not more than 3

of the above described ways.

The light from the product emanates in 540° direction owing to

the light diffuser design having a convex top portion diverging

light like a torch. High quality LEDs having lower wattage but

more light output and efficient PCB results into longer & better

operational duty time per complete recharge. The high diffusion

efficiency of diffuser has been achieved by careful design of

diffuser geometry as well as extensive trials of different diffuser

materials with respect to mold surface finish. The product has

a sturdy body and efficient electronics & electrical components

resulting into long operational and service life.

The Multi Utility Solar-LED-Light has received the “Innovative

Energy Saving Product” from CII in its prestigious 14th

National Award for Excellence in Energy Management – 2013.

IOC is now in the process of commercializing the Solar-LED-

Light through its vast retail network of marketing touch points

situated throughout the length & breadth of the country and

abroad.

Contact Detail:

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Research & Development Centre ,

Sector -13 , Faridabad , Haryana -121 007

Web:www.iocl.com

Contact person: Shri Umish Srivastava


Phone:- 0129-2294532/2286221

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Category – II :

Sub Category :

Title :


Academics and R & D InstitutionProcess Technology for Manufacturing Jute Based

cellulosic Fiber and Method for manufacturing

superabsorbent Polymer bound on a natural Polymer

for sanitary napkin and Diaper.

Contact Detail:

Indian Institute of Technology

Kharagpur

Po-kharagpur Technology,

West Bengal- 721 302

Web: www.iitkgp.ac.in FAX : +91-3222-255303

Contact person : Dr. Basudam Adhikari


Phone:- 09434061965

The invention is related to methodology for manufacturing

cellulosic fiber and the SAP and for placing them in

traditionally available film or cloth to manufacture pads that

can be used as diaper or napkin. Sanitary napkins have been

produced using these materials in a commercial unit and

distributed among women for their use. The users have

expressed superior performance compared to other low cost

products used by them. The invention provides a cheaper

and superior alternative to existing materials. Thus, the

technology provides unique competitive advantages and

sustainability to small manufacturers, while making such

personal hygiene products affordable to rural poor.

The present invention relates to manufacturing process of a

superabsorbent polymer (SAP) bound on a natural polymer

to be used in personal hygiene products such as diaper and

sanitary napkin. It also relates to process technology for

using jute (particularly waste or low quality jute) as an

alternative absorbent fiber source in lieu of cotton or wood

pulp used in traditional products

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Category – III :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation of Polymer Processing Machinery & Equipments

Individual / Team

Development of flat and curved bottom FRP Liquid Helium

Dewar for SQUID based application including

MagnetoencePhalography(MEG)

Superconducting quantum device (SQUID) is one of the most

sensitive detector available for measurement of magnetic field.

SQUID is for the measurement of tiny magnetic fields known

as Magnetocephalography (MEG) incorporated inside the

helmet dewar. In order to test MEG samples in magnetic

fields, a variety of specially designed dewar vessels operated

under a temperature range of 1.5-4.2K has been developed by

many researchers. However, under the influence of magnetic

field of about 50T, structural material based dewars could

affect sensitivity of magnetic and electric field. In the present

invention, a liquid nitrogen carbon-fibre reinforced plastic

(CFRP) dewar set up has been designed maintaining a low

noise environment with minimized magnetic signal for

optimum performance of SQUID sensors. Fabricated dewars

were tested initially under liquid nitrogen for thermal

expansion, strength in cryogenic environment and excitation

spectrum measurements in high pulsed magnetic fields of up

to 50T to find its suitability and applicability for MEG using

SQUIDs. System noise of the component possibly.

Contact Detail:

Dr. Bishnu Panda /Dr. Smita Mohanty

Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric

Materials (LARPM), R&D Wing of CIPET

B/25, CNI Complex Patia Bhubaneswar - 751 024

Web: www.larpm.gov.in Email :- [email protected]

Phone:-0674-2742852 Fax No: +91-674- 2740463

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Category – III :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation of Polymer Processing Machinery & Equipments

Industry

Mini Blow twin station form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machine

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This blow moulding machine can handle wide product range on

it to cater to various industry requirements by just changing

moulds on same set up and process polymers like LDPE,

LLDPE, HDPE, Polypropylene, PS, HIPS, EVA, TPE others.

Ideal for fast production of small blow products offering

smallest component by volume / weight (products starting from

0.2 ml and thickness as low as 0.2 mm). Option of double

head on single or both stations for higher production output

also available. Bottles, bellows, toy parts, straws, tubes, float

ball, droppers and pipettes, Tools handle, single dose packs for

Liquids, Semi Solids and many others. Packaging application in

pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, chemicals, oral care,

Agrochemicals, veterinary products and others.

Dave Technical Services developed new Blow Moulding

Technology which offers unique flexibility of producing two

different products of different materials (polymers) having

different shapes, size and thickness as required simultaneously

at the same time on same machine. Even two products with

different colours can be produced concurrently on this machine

as required. The machine also offers the optional choice of

getting Filling & Sealing arrangement on the machine.

This Blow Moulding machine model is specially developed

keeping in mind the customer‟s requirement of low power

consumption & smallest floor space utilization, providing

efficiency, convenience and high productivity (profitability).The

machine is compact, fully automatic, pneumatic (No Motor in

the machine) works on air pressure (compressor), operates on

both Single / three phase power providing considerable power

savings and can be installed in Rural areas too.

Contact Detail:

Dave Technical Services

Soni compound, Churiwadi,

Goregaon East, Mumbai 400 063

Web: www.davetechnical.com

Contact Person : Mr. Niranjan C Dave

Email: - contactdavetechnical.com

Phone:-09820699234 10

Category – IV :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation In Polymer Waste Mgmt & Recycling Technology

Individual / Team

High Impact Recycled plastics from waste electrical

& electronic equipments(WEEE) for thin Walled

Casing Applications

Recycling of plastics waste produced from disposable to

automobile industries is become one of the prime tasks

among the scientist and environmentalist today. In the plastics

waste, contribution of electronic waste is around 21% and

possibly it may increase to 30-40% in the near future. Present

study has been developed a systematic method for physical

recycling of plastics form WEEE.

The research has developed a composition of recycled

plastics from waste electrical & electronic equipments (WEEE)

with high mechanical properties. The composition contains a

primary polymer (Recycled ABS), a secondary polymer

(recycled PC/ABS) and residual additives like reactive

compatibilizer, impact modifier, fire retardant, flow modifier etc.

to adjust the properties as per the projected application. The

reactive compatibilizer GMA has been utilized as a bridging

unit among the polymer matrices and other additives like

impact modifier and cross-linker.

The final recycled composition can reduce the cost of the

production of the thin walled plastic materials for around 70-

80% in comparison with the existing products in the market.

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Contact Detail:

Dr. Jandas P /Dr. Smita Mohanty

Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric

Materials (LARPM), R&D Wing of CIPET

B/25, CNI Complex Patia Bhubaneswar - 751 024

Web: www.larpm.gov.in Email :- [email protected]

Phone:-0674-2742852 Fax No: +91-674- 2740463

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Category – IV :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation in Polymer Waste Mgmt & Recycling Technology

Individual / Team

EF Bricks modern Technique in fly Ash Bricks

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The use of plastic waste in Fly Ash Bricks is desirable

because of benefits such as use of disposed plastics without

being discarded, increased workability and reduction of Quarry

Dust consumption. However, the use of plastic waste leads to

an increased strength with long duration. The concurrent use

of the two byproducts will lead to remarkable range of

economic and environmental benefits. Quarry dust increases

the compressive strength of concrete but reduces the

workability that is compensated by addition of plastic waste.

In this research Fly Ash, Cement, Quarry Dust, Plastic waste,

Lime and water are mixed together. The solution was then

poured in to mould machine through conveyer belt and the

bricks are moulded as per the mould. Then the process of

curing and drying is done for 25–28 days and 5–7 days

respectively. After curing and drying, tests such as

compression strength test and water absorption tests are

conducted. The present study attempts to investigate the

influence of partial addition of plastic waste to quarry dust on

the compression strength and water absorption by moulded

bricks.

Contact Detail:

Shri S. Anand, B.E

2/151, Pillaiyan Koil St

Koniiyargudi - 610 106

Thappalampuliyum Thiruvanur


Phone:- 009629224707

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Category – V :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation in Green Polymeric Materials & Products

Industry

Bioconversion of Mango kernel an Agri-Waste to

Bioplastics

Process of preparation of poly lactic acid (PLA) from mango

kernel has been patented. Designing of process equipment for

the process of lactic acid preparation & single step clarification to

obtain fermentable clarified sugars from acid Hydrolysate for

lactic acid preparation is under patenting stage. Proof of concept

and pilot scale demonstration completed with respect to

production of lactic acid from mango kernel. Pilot scale

demonstration of synthesis of PLA from lactic acid derived from

mango kernel is near completion stage.

Innovative Elements: development of low cost, and energy

intensive biotechnological processes for development of green

products utilizing local agricultural waste as raw material.

Company”s R&D team has developed cost effective low energy

intensive process for manufacturing biodegradable polymer(Poly-

lactic acid), using locally available agricultural waste. The

Biodegradable plastics developed from agricultural waste will

degrade into soil under compost condition, enriching soil fertility.

Relevance: Utilization of agricultural waste in developing high

value biodegradable green products will result in generating

additional income to the farming community, enrich soil fertility,

reduce ground water contamination besides addressing global

warming, being alternatives to petrochemical products, valuable

foreign exchange is saved while decreasing carbon foot print.

Reuse of disposable syringes is responsible for 20-30 percent of

HIV-AIDS cases in India (WHO report) Use of cheaper

biodegradable syringe effectively reduces reuse.

The Company has undertaken a process for isolation of sugar

source from agricultural waste on commercial scale.

Contact Detail:

Montage Health Care & Bio Chem Pvt Ltd

Montage Bhavan, Plot.No 217/c, Office 001,

Lourdes Colony, Oriem Malad, West Mumbai- 400 064

Contact person: Mr. Rajesh Shukla


Phone:- 0987227667/07666778008

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Category – V :

Sub Category :

Title :

Innovation in Green Polymeric Materials & Products

Academic and R&D Institution

Reach complaint Novel Internal Donors based Ziegler-

Natta Catalysts for Producing Phathalate Free

Polypropylene

Di-Iso Butyl Phthalate (DIBP) is very important to the production of

Polypropylene (PP), as majority of the PP produced globally is

based on the 4th generation Ziegler-Natta (ZN) Catalyst systems

that contain DIBP as internal donor. However, DIBP, besides many

other phthalates, is now part of the Authorization List under

REACH regulations. Hence world over, polyolefin catalysts and PP

manufacturers are working on development of REACH Compliant

based internal donors (IDs).

Indian Oil Corporation, thru its concerted R&D efforts have

developed a series of novel and REACH compliant Internal

Donors, based on 1,2-pheneylene dioates molecular skeleton.

Based on these novel REACH complaint IDs, Ziegler-Natta (ZN)

catalysts have been successfully synthesized and have been

extensively evaluated w.rt. propylene polymerization.

Here, since pheneylene dioates are new molecules, it was a

challenge to incorporate these compound into the support matrix

of the catalyst, led to formation of active matrix which is very

essential for any ZN catalyst. The catalyst synthesized using these

internal donors were quite active for propylene polymerizations

and as well as gave good hydrogen response. Also these catalysts

showed the sensitivity towards different external donors used

during polymerization and hence difference in isotacticity of final

polyproplyene was observed.

Hence, usage of such REACH compliant 1,2-pheneylene dioates

internal donors for ZN catalyst system provides PP, which is

phthalate free, and hence can meet public perception and can be

used o those jurisdictions where usage of cleaner plastic is in

demand.

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Contact Detail:

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Research & Development Centre ,

Sector -13 , Faridabad , Haryana -121 007

Web:www.iocl.com

Contact person: Dr. SSV. Ramkumar


Phone:- 0129-2284420

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Category – VI :

Sub Category :

Title :

Polymers in Agriculture and Water Conservation

Individual / Team

Silo bag used for Storage of Food grain

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This innovation is introducing "appropriate technology" such

as "storage in silo bags" to provide cost effective and efficient

storage solution to the nation. It tangibly saves the recurring

cost of wooden crates, tarpaulin, gunny bags and fumigation

cost etc. besides reducing transport/re-transport as well as

multiple handling (loading, unloading and staking) It is the

most suitable and convenient backward integration for

complete supply of bulk supply chain with minimal manual

handling. It is environmental friendly, economically cost

effective with no loss of nutrition. Silo bags are filled with

grains and sealed airtight. The bag is designed to stretch by

10% ensuring the grain is packed tightly and most air is

expelled during filling. After filling and sealing the few pockets

of air/oxygen are eliminated by the grain breathing thus

producing a modified atmosphere, rich in carbon di oxide.

With high growth of production in Madhya Pradesh, M.P.

Warehousing & Logistics Corporation, being the Nodal Agency

of the Government, its Endeavour is to create sufficient

warehousing facilities with all mode of storage facilities, M.P.

Warehousing & Logistics Corporation since last three years is

using silo bag as an alternate to store food grains in the Rabi

Season 2011-12, 2012-13 and now in Rabi Marketing Season

2014-15, MPWLC plans to store about 12 LMTs of procured

food grains in silo bags.

Contact Detail:

Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla / Shri.Uma Kant Pandey

M.P. Warehousing & logistics corporation,

Office complex, Block „A‟,

Gautam Nagar, Bhopal – 462 023

Web: www.mpwarehousing.com

Phone : +91-755-2600509, 510 Fax : +91-755-2600384


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Sub Category :

Title :


Individual / Team

Development of a solar Energy Based Membrane

Distillation System for rural Drinking Water Applications

in Rajasthan.

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The desalination of the sea water and ground water was

conducted through solar assisted vacuum membrane distillation

(VMD) set up. The innovations are as follows:

1. The use of polymeric membrane of PTFE (hydrophobic) for

desalination was done.

2. The vacuum pump was used at the downstream side to

enhance the flux as well as for saving the energy as compare

to RO.

3. The whole VMD set up was fabricated and integrated with

solar energy.

This integration saves the energy during desalination to a great

extent and also the results obtained for ground water through

VMD were within permissible limit according to the WHO

guideline for drinking water. The whole set up was fabricated to

be based on completely on renewable energy. In this work, the

research is being conducted on pilot scale based on coupling of

solar collector for heating the fluid to desired level and the usage

of photo voltaic panel is done for running the various types of

pump like centrifugal pump and vacuum pump

MD is a technique which leads to an almost complete water

recovery. This process can work on high solute concentration at

feed side, at low concentration gradients, moderate temperature

and atmospheric pressure. The greatest significance of this is

that the rejection was obtained more than 99% for feed

concentration upto 40000 ppm . The concentration of different

ions in permeate was found within permissible limits as per World

Health Organization standards (Ramakrishnaiah et al., 2009) and

Indian Standard guidelines. The percentage rejection was found

to be more than 99% in all cases.

Contact Detail:

Dr. Sushant Upadhyaya

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering,

Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur – 302 017


Phone:- 09982317584

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Category – VI :

Sub Category :

Title :


Industry

Plastic Hydrocyclone filter for Micro Irrigation

4thNational Awards




(2013 –14)

WINNER

There was a latent need of substitution in the material of

Hydrocyclone. It was made in collaboration with multiple

technology partners - DuPont for material and mould makers

from Malaysia and Italy.

The product is corrosion resistant, improves durability,

reduction in weight, easy to handle & low cost of

transportation, cost effective, benefit to farmers, quicker

production as compared to metallic Hydrocyclone where

delays are there due to fabrication activities, timely delivery to

irrigation companies and can meet the demand of Micro

Irrigation sector easily.

The product is not just successful but hugely in demand. The

Product reduces the ultimate cost of drip irrigation equipment.

All performance testing facilities, manufacturing,

Contact Detail:

Automat Irrigation Pvt. Ltd.

Plot no. 4 & 5, sec- 3a, iie ,

Sidcul, Haridwar, U.K.

Web: www.automatworld.in

Contact Person: Shri Tussar Jain

Email:[email protected] Fax: +91 -1334-239470

Phone:- 09810421242

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Category – VII :

Sub Category :

Title :

Polymers in Public Health Care

Individual / Team

Fluoropolymer Coated and Hydrogel Sealed

vascular Graft Implant

In this innovation, a non-toxic, biodegradable sealant

formulation consisting of oxidized alginate and gelatine is

developed. The sealant composition was deposited onto the

external surface of the graft by spray coating, which reacts to

form a three dimensional polymeric network while drying. At

the time of implantation the sealant absorbs water forming a

hydrogel which effectively restricts the leakage of blood

through the wall of the graft. After serving the purpose the

hydrogel degrades into harmless amino acids, mannuronic

acid and guluronic acid. These degraded products are non-

toxic and easily absorbed/excreted from the body. The graft is

also given an additional coating of a fluoro-polymer to reduce

thrombogenicity and promote healing.

The device was successfully evaluated for mechanical

performance, toxicological studies, hemocompatibility tests

and pre-clinical studies in pig model. It is anticipated that with

this innovation an economical and effective device could be

made available to Indian population

Vascular grafts are tubular medical devices used to replace

diseased blood vessels. Synthetic vascular grafts made of

polyethylene terephthalate fabric are to be made impervious to

blood prior to implantation either by pre-clotting the graft with

blood of the patient, or by coating with a suitable

biocompatible sealant.

4thNational Awards




(2013 –14)

WINNER

Contact Detail:

Dr. Roy Joseph / Shri C.V. Muraleedharan

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences &Technology,

Bio Medical Technology Wing, Poojapura, Trivandrum-695 012

Email:- [email protected], [email protected]

Phone:- 09447000987/09946025464 Fax : 91-471-2446433

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Category – VII :

Sub Category :

Title :

Polymers in Public Health Care

Academics and R&D Institution

Development of Novel Intrauterine

device-Coated Copper T

4thNational Awards




(2013 –14)

WINNER

Contact Detail:

HLL LIFECARE LTD.

(Corporate R & D Centre)

Akkulam Sreekariyam Post

Trivandrum - 695 017.

Web: www..lifecarehll.com

Contact Person : Dr. M Ayyapam


Phone:-91-471-2774707 Fax : 91-471 -2354949

Copper containing Intrauterine devices (Cu-IUD) represent an

important contraceptive option for a very large number of

women, which is about 160 million worldwide. HLL is the major

supplier of Copper IUD in the country as part of the National

Family Welfare Programme and procurement agencies like

UNFPA. Cu-IUD is being increasingly used for contraception

by many users because of its long life span, complete and

quick reversibility to fertility and high effectiveness. However

usage of Cu-IUD is associated with adverse effects such as

initial heavy inter-menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and cramps,

which result in discontinuing the use of Cu-IUDs in some

women. It is reported that these side effects are related to the

high copper corrosion rate during the initial few days or even

months, when Cu-IUD is inserted in to the uterus. Copper not

only significantly increases the extent of the inflammatory

reaction, but impede sperm transport from the cervix to the

oviduct after coitus and the ovum is not fertilized.

The present innovation entitled “Development of Novel

Intrauterine Device - Coated Copper T” provides a new and

improved reversible contraceptive mode of copper containing

intrauterine device covered with a thin layer of a

biodegradable polymer, which degrade over a clinically

relevant period of time.

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Category – VIII:

Sub Category :

Title :

Research in the field of Polymer Science & Technology

Individual /Team

Smart polymers for Environmental carcinogens

Sensing and Remediation

Developments of highly selective polymers have tremendous

applications in environmental monitoring and remediation,

biomedical and defence applications. A novel approach called

“molecular imprinting” was used to tailor the polymer to

incorporate selective pores (binding sites) useful in separations,

chromatography and sensors. Sensing of a group molecules by

the polymer sensor is one the greatest achievement in

molecular imprinting research; where eight carcinogenic air

pollutants were separated and detected in complex

environmental systems with greater accuracy. A highly sensitive

sensory polymer was prepared using polymer-lanthanides

composite for detection of benzo [a] pyrene (BAP) at ppt levels.

The molecule BAP is a carcinogenic pollutant and also air

pollution marker molecule monitored by the environmental

regulatory agencies.

A smart reusable polymer adsorbent was developed for

treatment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contaminated

drinking water. Molecular modelling and simulations were used

to design smart and environmentally benign polymers capable

of discriminating similar molecules and structural analogues

with the perfection similar to antibody-antigen immune system.

Recently, nicotine specific polymer was prepared and applied

for biological systems. This nicotine imprinted polymer has

immense potential to treat tobacco addicted patients in near

future.

4thNational Awards



Plastics Processing

Industry(2013 –14)

WINNER

Contact Detail:

Dr. Reddithota J. Krupadam

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute,

Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Nagpur - 440 020

Web:www.neeri.res.in

Email:[email protected] Fax:0712-2249900.

Phone:-09890733955

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Category – VIII:

Sub Category :

Title :


Individual /Team

Polymers in Drug Delivery and Membrance science

4thNational Awards



Plastics Processing


RUNNER

The research offered improved processes of gas and liquid

separations through polymeric membranes and understanding

of fundamental physico-chemical phenomena at molecular and

microscopic level. The novelty of process development led to

successful separations of hydrocarbon mixtures from

downstream processes as demonstrated by pervaporation/gas

separation. Other downstream processes include:

electrodialysis, ultra, micro/nano-filtrations and reverse osmosis

for water desalination, and their large scale operations. Studies

on hydrocarbon property assessment have created an impact

on downstream processes and in understanding of

environmental pollution issues. Fundamental studies on

molecular transport phenomena of liquids and gaseous

mixtures through developed novel nanocomposites/membranes

obtained from carbon based compounds opened-up new

avenues in fuel cells and battery applications. Being

environmentally benign, the technologies developed to produce

carbon-based nano-fibers are energy and labour intensive, with

greater potential for scale-up and zero emission.

Dealt with the development of drug loaded formulations using a

variety of natural and synthetic polymers. Various classes of

drugs of interest having short plasma life times have been

investigated for extending their release times. The formulations

were prepared in the form of microparticles and nanoparticles

as well as hydrogels of interpenetrating and semi-

interpenetrating polymers prepared by graft and

copolymerization methods. Particularly, in the area of

nanoparticles, several nano-enabled delivery systems were

developed for insulin in the form of pH sensitive hydrogels. The

kinetics of release patterns have been systematically studied

and in vivo kinetics studies have shown improved release

kinetics. Some biodegradable polymers were also used in

dental applications.

Contact Detail: Dr. Tejraj M. Aminabhavi

Soniya EducationTrust‟s College of Pharmacy,

S.R. Nagar, Karnataka, Dharwad – 580002

Web: www.soniyapharmacy.org


Phone:- 09449821279

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Category – VIII:

Sub Category :

Title :



Polyvinylidene Fluroride (PVDF) Polymer Composite Films

as an Actuator For Flapping wing of Micro Air Vehicle

4thNational Awards



Plastics Processing


WINNER

Contact Detail:

CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories,

Hal Airport Road, Bangalore - 560 017

Web: www.nal.res.in

Contact Person :Dr. Anjana Jain / Mr. P. Siva Subba Rao

Email:[email protected],[email protected]

Phone:- 09448682877/0944815903/ 0994508291

The novelty of present work lies in using this composite as an

actuator for flapping, wing of Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) to attain

desire motion and lift. Piezo-electric composite film actuator is

fixed to light weight structure of Mylar sheet performing as a

wing. This actuator, flap the wing after getting excited from

varying input voltage at the natural frequency of wing structure.

Finite element technique has been employed to design the wing

at anticipated frequencies. Analysis of wing structure finite

element model consisting of three dimensional piezo-electric

and solid brick elements has been done to correlate tip

deflection of the wing with prototype model in the frequency

range of 2-16 Hertz. This simple and innovative mechanism can

replace complicated currently used crank and gear mechanism

used for flapping wing of MAV and can also reduce weight of

the air vehicle to accommodate additional payloads. This new

conceptual prototype vehicle will mimic the nature‟s flyers

flapping motion. Another advantage of this vehicle will be low

inertial losses with increase endurance limit.

Poly-Vinylidene-Fluoride (PVDF) polymer and Lead-Zirconate-

Titanate (PZT) ceramic composite have huge potential in the

applications of sensors and actuators. This innovative

composite derives flexibility from polymeric and high

piezoelectric charge coefficient (d33=100 pC/N) from piezo-

ceramics materials respectively. It has high electromechanical

response and can revolutionize the present day sensors and

control system technology with applications ranging from house-

hold gas lighter to the aerospace structural health monitoring.

This sensor can also find application for healthcare,

automobiles, power electronics, and communication industries.

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Category – VIII:

Sub Category :

Title :



Upgradation of Treated Rubber Wood Using Fibre glass

reinforced Plastic (FRP) Sheathing for Fishing Boat

Construction

4thNational Awards



Plastics Processing


RUNNER

Contact Detail:

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR)

Cift Junction, Matsyapuri P.O Cochin – 682 029

Web: www.cift.res.in Fax: 091-484-2668212

Contact Person: Dr. Leela Edwin


Phone: 09410227406

The utilization of FRP for sheathing treated rubber wood has

made the use of rubber wood possible for boat building.

Leaching of the chemical wood preservative constituents into

the aquatic environment and the role of FRP sheathing in

preventing it is studied, to make the technology eco-friendly.

The use of two layers of sheathing was standardized through

mechanical strength studies. Prototypes of the fishing

canoes were made and field tested in participatory mode with

actual stakeholders, through fishermen cooperative societies

and the trials have completed ten years.

The simple and innovative technology developed by the

project team has given the small scale fisheries sector a

durable, maintenance free, environmentally friendly, and

affordable artisanal fishing canoe, using treated rubber wood

with a two layer FRP sheathing. This is expected to make a

significant impact in the small scale marine and inland fishing

sectors of the country. This technology spares the sparse

and costly wood of our fast depleting forests, thus saving the

environment and ensures a good market for the hitherto less

utilized rubber wood. The economic viability was

acknowledged by the fishermen who carried out the

extended field trials as the FRP sheathed rubber wood canoe

were practically maintenance free and had a life more than

that of the conventional canoes.

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