CRP Projects

CRP.07 : Development of cotton incorporated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) body suit for healthcare workers with enhanced comfort

PI of the Project and Designation:

  • Dr. P. K. Mandhyan, Principal Scientist

Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation :

  • Dr. ASM Raja, Principal Scientist
  • Dr. A  Arputharaj, Scientist
  • Dr. P. Jagajanantha, Scientist
  • Dr. K. Jalgaonkar, Scientist

Project period:

  • Date of Start :  01-04-2020
  • Likely date of Completion : 31-03-2022

CRP.08 : Development of cotton based face mask with improved particle filtration efficiency and breathability using electro spun nano materials and antiviral coatings

PI of the Project and Designation:

  • Dr. A S M Raja, Principal Scientist

Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation :

  • Dr. T. Senthil Kumar
  • Dr. G. Krishna Prasad
  • Mr. G.T.V. Prabu
  • Dr. N. Vigneshwaran
  • Dr. C. Sundaramoorthy
  • Dr. Ashok Kumar Bharimalla
  • Dr. P. K. Mandhyan

Project period:

  • Date of Start :  01-04-2020
  • Likely date of Completion : 31-03-2023

CRP-NINFET 07 – Development of Building Materials using Natural fibres and other fibrous crop residues

PI of the Project and Designation:

  • Dr. G. Krishna Prasad, Scientist

Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation :

  • Dr. T. Senthilkumar, Scientist
  • Dr. Ajinath Shridhar Dukare, Scientist
  • Dr. Kirti Jalgaonkar, Scientist

Project period:

  • Date of Start :  29-09-2021
  • Likely date of Completion : 2024

Project period: 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2020

CRP.01: Utilization of Ligno-Cellulosic Fibre Based Biomass as Renewable Energy for Rural and Industrial Applications

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. S. K. Shukla, Principal Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. V. G. Arude, Senior Scientist
  • Dr. V. Mageshwaran, Scientist
  • Dr. A. S. M. Raja, Principal Scientist
  • Dr. S. V. Ghadge, Principal Scientist

Project period: 01-04-2015    31-03-2020

CRP.02: Preparation of Micro/Nano Lignocellulose and its Incorporation in Molded Products for Improved Performance

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. N. Vigneshwaran, Principal Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. A. K. Bharimalla, Senior Scientist
  • Dr. C. Sundaramoorthy, Senior Scientist
  • Dr. T. Senthilkumar, Scientist
  • Er. Jyoti Dhakane-Lad, Scientist

Project period: 01-04-2015    31-03-2020

CRP.03: Eco-friendly Method of Preparing Absorbent / Surgical Cotton from Non-Spinnable Cotton

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. P. Jagajanantha, Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. V. Mageshwaran, Scientist
  • Dr. C. Sundaramoorthy, Senior Scientist

Project period: 01-04-2018    31-03-2020

CRP.04: Sustainable Green Technology for Dyeing of Cotton Textiles

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. A. S. M. Raja, Principal Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. T. Senthilkumar, Scientist
  • Dr. Sujata Saxena, Principal Scientist

Associates:

  • Shri Raviprakash R Chhagani, ACTO
  • Dr. Sujata Kawlekar, ACTO
  • Shri Rajesh Narkar, STO

Project period: 01-04-2015    31-03-2020

CRP.05: Value Addition to Banana Pseudostem Fibre

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Er. Jyoti Dhakane-Lad, Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. A. K. Bharimalla, Senior Scientist
  • Dr. P. K. Mandhyan, Principal Scientist
  • Dr. Sharmila Patil, Scientist
  • Dr. Archana Mahapatra, Scientist
  • Dr. J. M. Patel, Associate Research Scientist ( )

Project period: 01-04-2018    31-03-2020

CRP.06: Development of Nanocellulose Based Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. Sharmila Patil, Scientist

Co-Principal investigators (Co-PIs):

  • Dr. A. K. Bharimalla, Senior Scientist
  • Dr. A. Arputharaj, Scientist
  • Dr. Archana Mahapatra, Scientist
  • Er. Jyoti Dhakane-Lad, Scientist

Project period: 01-04-2018    31-03-2020