RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:
Specific R&D Assignments and Benefits:
Research was carried out in areas of Development of Catalysts for In-house captive use, Value added products from by-products, etc.
During the year, R&D team focused on Indigenous resource development by validating Indian column packing materials used in Distillation Column of Formic Acid plant as high quality alternatives to imported counterparts. Through comprehensive testing at our R&D facility, we have established performance equivalency. This initiative has led to effective technology absorption, strengthening our domestic sourcing capabilities and supporting our commitment to “Make in India” and import substitution goals.
(ii) Successfully developed and validated a high-efficiency biocide targeting sulfur bacteria. The project progressed from laboratory formulation to a successful 200 kg plant trial.
Benefits derived as a result of R&D:
Commercialization of R&D product on large scale.
(ii) Strategic Import Substitution:
Potassium Methoxide Catalyst: Successfully transitioned to an Indian manufactured catalyst with plant data confirming performance purity with imported benchmarks.
This Initiatives significantly reduce supply chain risks and optimize operational costs while supporting the “Make in India” Initiative
(iii) Recycling, Green Chemistry and Environment improvement benefits.
Future Plans of Action:
To scale up Process catalysts for captive use.
(ii) To take up Value added products development from Fly ash.
(iii) To provide technical services to Customers and Process Plants.
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