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Bio-based adhesive with alkyd resin entirely derived from natural feedstock

Alkyd resins are one of the commercially most mature resins. They are considered near-green because of significant amount of natural ingredient. If alkyd resins are produced entirely with natural ingredients, they offer the complete bio based adhesive system. Typically the alkyd resins have over 75% natural ingredients as they are derived from vegetable oils 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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Compact venturi scrubbing to eliminate multiple pollutants from engine exhaust

The Challenge/Concern:  Combustion byproducts of typical fuels contain hazardous gases including green house gases. A systemic solution is desired to eliminate release of such gases to environment. The expected solution can be applied to stationery engines. Brief (and non-confidential) Solution A compact scrubbing was developed for removal of multiple pollutants. Scrubbing is industrial process widely …

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Low temperature desalination by a novel directional solvent

The Challenge/Concern: Desalination has scope to satisfy water need of world, but it is too much expensive. An effective, feasible and cost effective technology is desired against the thermal and membrane desalination processes. Brief (and non-confidential) Solution Directional solvents offer an advantageous approach for water purification. Many medium chain fatty acids are known to be …

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