In a breakthrough development, researchers at the INNOPAP Lab (Innovations in Paper and Packaging), in collaboration with Parason Machinery India Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad, have successfully developed eco-friendly tableware made from wheat straw, an agricultural residue often burned after harvest. This innovative technology tackles two pressing challenges at once: the widespread practice of crop-waste burning, a major source of air pollution …

L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT), Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and IIT Gandhinagar have signed a Tripartite Agreement to collaborate on the research, development, and commercialization of secure integrated circuit (IC) solutions for critical applications, with an initial focus on electronic passports. The Secure IC solution is a fully indigenized product, with all intellectual properties (IPs) residing in India. …

This research has the potential to make a transformative impact on both society and the environment by offering a practical solution to two major problems – plastic pollution & agricultural waste disposal  Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an agriculture waste-based packaging material, which can be a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging. The …

Samsung India has announced the winning teams, Eco Tech Innovator and METAL for the 3rd edition of ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2024’, the company’s flagship national education and innovation competition. While Eco Tech Innovator from Golaghat, Assam was declared the Community Champion in the School Track, METAL from Udupi, Karnataka was announced as the Environment Champion in the Youth Track, demonstrating the reach of the programme outside major …

Team Starks from Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, Tamil Nadu, recently were announced as the winners of the BioMed Bhārat Hackathon by GITAM (Deemed to be University). The winners showcasing their ingenuity in developing a non-invasive monitoring device for neonates born to diabetic mothers, were awarded a cash prize of INR 1,00,000. GITAM School of Technology (GST), GITAM …

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) on Feb 21 launched the ‘Sustainability Garage’ – a Mercedes-Benz initiative, for promoting innovation in sustainable mobility.  In association with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, the Sustainability Garage, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, will serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society. Underscoring its commitment …