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Development of super absorbent polymer fibre mats for water management in horticulture applications |
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The water retention capability of the fibre mats can be further enhanced with use Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP). The present proposal aims at improving water management characteristics of nonwoven fibre mats with use of SAP so as to support horticulture cultivation. Various nonwoven fibre mats suitable for ground covers using Superabsorbent Polymers are being studied. |
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Establishment correlation on UV stability of Technical Textiles under different exposure conditions |
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Establishing a correlation on UV stability of Technical Textiles under different exposure conditions. Keeping the material for testing as constant, a correlation would be arrived at for degrading the sample to same level of strength loss under different conditions of exposure using different exposure media viz., xenon, UV-A or UV-B. |
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Development of electrically conductive PET/CNT nanocomposites film |
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The present project envisages for improving electrical conductivity of polyester matrix by incorporating CNTs for application in smart textiles. Incorporation of CNTs in polyester matrix is being studied |
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Development of Multilayered Bio-Mat to Combat Oil Spill Pollution |
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In this project we envisage to develop textile based mats that can absorb oil from all kinds of surfaces such as water bodies or soil surfaces. These will also have lignite sandwiched for better absorption. |
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Development of UV fluorescent yarn for use in agrotextiles to detect counterfeits |
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The main purpose of this project is to make an anti-counterfeiting UV fluorescent yarn which appears as a standard white coloured yarn under normal light but glows brightly under UV light. They can be easily incorporated into agrotextile products (woven or knitted nets) as security filaments into the product to prevent duplication |
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Extraction of colourants from microorganisms having functional properties for textile applications |
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The project proposes a new potential source of colourants i.e.; microorganisms. They can produce large amount of colourants that can be used in textile colouring. |
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