R&D | 20 January 2026
Max Planck scientists turn biomass into future chemicals, bypassing petroleum
The breakthrough relies on a process called photohydrolysis
The breakthrough relies on a process called photohydrolysis
This strategic acquisition will enable MANE to deepen its scientific understanding of how smells, tastes, and sensations such as freshness or spiciness are perceived
The combined Coatings & Construction Laboratory is designed to meet regional market needs
The facility will significantly expand the company’s R&D capabilities, featuring advanced infrastructure and technology to support customer-focused, application-driven innovation and long-term growth
This partnership positions Coromandel to leverage the world-class research infrastructure and expertise of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and globally
This facility will provide scientists with a platform to conduct research on highly infectious and deadly viruses in a safe environment
Glass fiber-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid grade meets requirements up to well over 100,000 hours
Shift to indigenous bio-bitumen holds economic potential of replacing imported bitumen worth Rs. 25,000–30,000 crore annually
The new facility offers an expanded laboratory alongside meeting areas dedicated to development meetings, formulation workshops, and brainstorming sessions
The IIT Guwahati research team combined graphitic carbon nitride with few-layer graphene
New Life Science hub to strengthen innovation for the German food and beverage industry
Scientists caution that hydrogen (H₂), while not a greenhouse gas itself, interacts with methane, ozone, and water vapor in the atmosphere in ways that can indirectly warm the planet—potentially negating its environmental benefits
The team developed a covalently bridged fullerene framework, Mg₄C₆₀, demonstrating that carbon can store lithium in a completely new and far more stable way
Procurement of equipment and materials is also complete, with a localization rate exceeding 70%
What began as a call for papers quickly scaled into a global exchange of ideas
The technology can be customized for diverse chemicals by adjusting both the microorganisms and reactor structure
This breakthrough establishes India as a key player in the high-performance deep-UV and UVA LED market
As biopesticides gain momentum as a sustainable alternative to conventional agrochemicals, technical and application challenges continue to slow wider adoption
The partnership will focus on key areas including renewable energy integration, energy storage, biofuels, green hydrogen, ESG and sustainability frameworks
Tata Chemicals showcased its latest product innovations and highlighted active collaborations with leading research institutes across India
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