Research Projects

Sponsored

Title : The development and implementation of sensors and treatment technologies for freshwater systems in India
Duration : 2018-2022
Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Budget : 50.0 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Hydrogenogenic carbon monoxide conversion under mesophilic condition using anaerobic granular sludge biomass for biodesulphurization
Duration : 2017-2021
Funding agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Budget : 38.70 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Novel biological treatment process for water recycle-reuse and energy conservation in refinery industry
Duration : 2017-2021
Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Budget : 42.75 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Manufacturing Solution for Preparation Siddha Medicine (Traditional Medicines Originated from Tamil Nadu)
Duration : 2017-2021
Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST), IMPRINT Scheme, Govt. of India
Budget : 57.98 Lakhs
PI : Prof. S. Senthilvelan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : A novel membrane assisted bioprocess for heavy metal removal and recovery as nano powders from acid mine drainage
Duration : 2017-2021
Funding agency : Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Budget : 22.46 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Low-cost Process Development for the Production of Xylitol from Waste Agricultural Biomass with Special Focus on Delignification and Downstream Processing
Duration : 2017-2020
Funding agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Budget : 64.87 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Mohanty
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Polymers (CoE-SusPol)
Duration : 2013-2018
Funding agency : Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India
Budget : 600 Lakhs
PI : Prof. Vimal Katiyar
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Ionic Liquids Supported Thermal Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane
Duration : 2013-2016
Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Budget : 34.76 Lakhs
PI : Prof. Tamal Banerjee
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Carbon monoxide conversion using native hydrogenogenic microorganisms for sulphate rich wastewater treatment
Duration : 2013-2015
Funding agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Budget : 14.45 Lakhs
PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Development and characterization of low cost ceramic composite membranes for separation of dyes from aqueous solution
Duration : 2010-2013
Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Budget : 19.60 Lakhs
PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Consultancy

Title : Coating of LTA zeolite membranes on to the ceramic tube
Duration : 2020-2022
Funding agency : Chemdist Membrane Systems Pvt. Ltd
PI : Prof. Nageswara Rao Peela
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Development of ceramic pre-filter for arsenic removal and osmotic based membrane regeneration technique for RO water purifier
Duration : 2016-2018
Funding agency : Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
PI : Prof. S. Senthilmurugan
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Preparation and characterization of ceramic membrane for domestic water purification system
Duration : 2014-2017
Funding agency : Unilever Industries Pvt. Limited, Bangalore
PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi
Co-PI : Prof. S. Senthilmurugan

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Title : Investigation of Kerosene samples for its thermodynamic properties
Duration : 2014-2014
Funding agency : Jyothy Laboratories Limited, Mumbai
PI : Prof. Tamal Banerjee
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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Title : Investigation of Guar Gum Sample for Its Properties
Duration : 2012-2013
Funding agency : Jyothy Laboratories Limited, Mumbai
PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi
Co-PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan

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Title : Investigation of polymer samples for its properties
Duration : 2012-2013
Funding agency : Jyothy Laboratories Limited, Mumbai
PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi
Co-PI : Prof. K. Pakshirajan

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Title : Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Membrane Cleaning Characterization
Duration : 2011-2012
Funding agency : ABB Global Industries & Services Ltd, Bangalore
PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi
Co-PI : Prof. C. Das

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Educational

Title : Pedagogy Course on Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Technology
Duration : 2016-2017
Funding agency : Pedagogy Course under MHRD (Co-ordinated by IIT Kharagpur)
PI : Prof. R. Uppaluri
Co-PI : Prof. G. Pugazhenthi

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