Deep Polymers Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with IIT Guwahati (IITG) under Common Research & Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) which is funded by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

The Scope of MoA includes: Discussion on sustainable polymer based technologies; Joint research on biodegradable plastics; Training of industrial manpower in the area of bio-based, biodegradable polymers; Developments of new bio plastic based formulations for targeted applications; Contract based studies on sustainable polymers; Joint developments of technologies on sustainable polymers; Technology transfer and licensing on sustainable polymers, plant and products; and developments and commercialization of edible coatings for fruits and vegetables.

As per the said MoA, IIT Guwahati undertakes to perform the professional services as may be necessary whereas Deep Polymers shall make investment/availability of plant and machinery for development of biodegradable plastic and related technologies, provide its services for R&D, training of manpower and technology dissemination related to biodegradable plastics, products development and its utilization of commercialization on mutually agreed conditions. 

Importantly, the biodegradability of plastics depends only on the chemical structure and the physical properties, not on the raw material. The biodegradable made products can be decomposed in an industrial composting facility. These can be degraded in backyard compost or soil, as well. Furthermore, no harmful effect on the environment by using renewable sources while using the products produced by biopolymers. Consumption of bioplastics has numerous benefits such as reducing the dependency on fossil fuels, the necessity of less energy for the fabrication, reducing soil infertility, reducing CO2 emission, making it more sustainable, earth-friendly, and non-hazardous.

Biopolymers have a broad range of applications like: Packaging - Packaging films, shopping bags, trays, compostable waste collection bags, tea bags, food packaging and serving; Agricultural - Mulches films, bags; and Medical - Sutures, staples, clips, pins, screws, plates, rods, medical equipment, and apparatus.