Tag: IIT Madras
Antioxidant in Aviation Fuels: How does it work?
Oxidation of aviation fuel before it reaches the engine can lead to clogging and failure of the aircraft. Antioxidants are used to reduce this danger. But how do they really work at a molecular level? Ashutosh Gupta from Varanasi explains the research done by researchers in Kottayam and Chennai
Wastewater Reuse: Decentralising treatment plants
Centralised water treatment plants in urban areas have high cost of maintenance. Researchers from IIT Madras have now come up with a solution: an optimised network of grey water and wastewater treatment plants. A must read for municipal authorities.
Ethanol from Wheat Straw: Cheaper pretreatment
Researchers from IIT Madras have found a way to make the process of making ethanol from agro-waste cheaper. A move towards increasing farmers’ income, fulfilling fuel needs and reducing pollution from burning agricultural residues.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Palmyra sprouts biochar
S Ramaprabhu’s Alternative Energy & Nanotechnology Lab in IIT Madras reports a method to store hydrogen at room temperature. A step towards making vehicles running on hydrogen fuel.
Hyaluronic Acid from Lactococcus lactis
Researchers from IIT Madras bioengineered bacteria used in diary industries to produce hyaluronic acid. Hyluronic acid has many applications including in biological implants.
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