Biotech

Biogas Enrichment by Moderate Pressure Scrubbing for Optimum Utilization

The Challenge / Concern: Efficiency of utilization and handling of biogas depends on its methane content. Typical biogas has 35% inert content of primely carbon dioxide. About 65% methane leads to increased handling costs and heavier equipments. . Also, biogas has lower calorific value and lower burn rate due to the inert content. Brief (and …

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Cellulose pulp as economical peat replacement

The Challenge / Concern: Demand of peat is threatening environmental balance. Peat is necessary for gardening and landscaping and its supply is limited or threatens biodiversity in source area. Hence an economical and feasible replacement for peat is desired.   Brief (and non-confidential) Solution KalpaSrusti has developed a plant growing medium based on paper pulp. …

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Small to moderate scale greywater treatment technology

The Challenge / Concern: Water scarcity is a relevant threat to humanity. In spite of limited availability of fresh water, there are little efforts to recover spent water. Through blackwater deserves to be spent to dedicated water treatment plants, the greywater can be reused for similar purpose with the treatment at the source. Relatively compact …

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Advancement in the hyaluronic acid & serum based knee injections

The Challenge / Concern: Intraarticular hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan formulations are recommended for osteoarthritis. It is injected in joints such as knee for relief from osteoarthritis. Long lasting efficacy of the treatment is desired, as several injections are needed in an year. Brief (and non-confidential) Solution Intermediate molecular weight hyaluronic acid was found to yield …

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Sterilization of male inflorescence (tassel) of corn

The Challenge/Concern: Sterilization of the male part of corn plant was desired by a crop seed development/production company. Male sterility is essential for developing newer species and genetic alterations. An operator friendly device or technology that can be deployed on the field was anticipated. The technology was needed to be inert to other parts o …

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