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Sponsored/supported R & D projects
Sr. No. Title Agency/Client Amount Received
New Projects    
01 Bio-sequestration and bio-impregnation of heavy metals leading to nanomaterials synthesis and decontamination of industrial effluent DST 2.00
02 Application of new functional conducting polymers in Nio-sensor and Nano electronic DST (Indo-Japan Co-operative Science Programm) 2.00
03 Melt/Solution processable conducting polyaniline based magnetic films DST 2.50
04 Growth and structural characterization of nearly perfect single crystals of oxide materials for scintillation applications DST (Indo-Russian Joint Project) 3.67
05 Determination of country specific emission factor for methane from land fills and estimation of its emission inventry under the aegis of the NATCOM-SNC Winrock International India (A facilitating agency for Ministry of Environment & forest) 6.26
06 QA/QC support for GHG (CO2, CH4 and N2O) emission measurements undertaken by different national teams under the aegis of NATCOM-SNC Winrock International India (A facilitating agency for Ministry of Environment & forest) 6.38
07 Formation of Alkali Metal nanostructures on reconstructed low and high index Silicon Surfaces (under SERC FAST TRACK Proposals ) DST 7.23
08 Development of TiO2 nanocatalyst for environmental purification (Under SERC FAST Track Scheme) DST 11.00
09 Ferro fluid based electric power generator DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization) 11.11
10 Studies on rare earth substituted magnesium ferrite thin films and the effect of humidity on its performance DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization 11.81
11 Physico-Chemical studies of metal and metal oxide nonoparticles (under SERC FAST TRACK Prposals) DST 12.00
12 High pressure Raman studies of rare earth sesquioxides (Ln2O3(Ln=La,Ce,Pr,Nd,Sm,Eu,Gd,Tb,Dy,Ho,Er,Yb,Y) DST 14.00
13 Development of DNA Biosensor for detection of Neisseria Gonorrhea in clinical sample DST 16.53
14 On-line approach to non-contact IR Sensor technique for estimation of sugar and its byproducts DBT 16.92
15 Amorphous carbon thin film having nanoparticle inclusions deposited by the modified vacuum plasma arc techniques DST 28.00
16 Infrared spectroscopic study for tumor diagnosis DST 29.00
17 Development of white organic light emitting diodes (WOLEDs) for general lighting applications DST 36.00
Continuing Projects    
01 Metal Induced Crystallization Behaviour on Thin Film of Amorphous Silicon DST (Indo-US) 0.50
02 Development of Nanostructured electrochromic films with improved performance characteristics by wet chemical techniques for smart windows DST 1.00
03 Coherent Radio Beacon Experiment (CRABEX) for Tomographic Studies of the Ionosphere on Board GSAT-II Satellite VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram 1.74
04 Synthesis and characterization of nano size granins of Ruthenocuparates MGB2 Superconductors DST (Indo-Israel) 2.20
05 Physico-Chemical characterization of wet deposition at NPL, New Delhi and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal SEI, Sweden 2.23
06 Synthesis of organic and inorganic Nanocomposites for sensor applications DST 5.00
07 Ionospheres of Venus and Mars: Chemistry, Dynamic Thermal Structure and Solar Wind Interaction Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad 5.12
08 Synthesis and characterization of carbon nono tubes/polymer network composites DST 7.00
09 High rate deposition of the microcrystalline silicon films using high density microwave plasma and its application efficient large area thin film solar cells DST 7.50
10 Operation of the South Asian Regional Research Centre (SAS-RRC) for Study of Global Change Under SASCOM Int. START Sect. 0.00
11 Studies on Fog Ocurrence on Delhi CPCB 0.00
12 To Conduct Inter-Laboratory Proficiency Testing Amongst the NABL Accredited Calibration Laboratories in India DST (NABL) 0.00
13 Development of Ultrasonic Method to Evaluate Moisture in Composite Materials ARDB, Bangalore 0.00
14 Setting up of Facilities for dissemination of Indian Standard Time in North-Eastern States DST 0.00
15 Semiconductor Silicon for Applications in Solar Energy Microelectronics and Power Electronics Indo-Russia (ILTP) 0.00
16 Development of injection solar cells utilizing dye sensitised nono-crystalline TiO2 films MNES 0.00
17 Development of Nanophosphors for Industrial Applications DST 0.00
18 Interaction with Universities/Lab in the Area of Superconductivity UGC 0.00
19 Investigation Study on Microwave Sintering of Beta Alumina Tubes DST 0.00
20 Development of speciality carbon materials for novel nuclear rectors BARC, (Central Complex Trombay, Mumbai) 0.00
21 Low cost technology for High efficiency Silicon Solar Cell DST (Indo-Bulgarian Inter Govt. Prog.) 0.00
22 Establishment of primary standards for Vickers & Brinell Hardness Scales DST 0.00
23 Development of Calibration-Validation (CAL-VAL) Sites at Kavaratti Island DSAC, Space Application (ISRO, Ahmedabad) 0.00
24 Assessment of Effects of High Particulate on Pulmonary Health Status in Selected Magacities of South Asia APN-Japan 0.00
25 Generic Development of Nanometrology for Nanotechnology DIT, New Delhi 0.00
26 Integrated campaign for aerosols, gases & radiation budget VSSC, Thiruvanthapuram 0.00
27 Dynamics studies at the phase transition region of SmC*-Sm-A phase in electroline liquid crystal materials DST 0.00
28 Development of carbo-graphite material for aeronautical application Defence Material & Store Estb. (DRDO, DMSRDE) 0.00
29 Sol-gel derived Optical Biosensor for Water Pollution Monitoring DST 0.00
30 High Stability Atomic Fountain Clocks DST-DAAD
(German Academic Exchange Serv.)
0.00
31 Modeling of organic Opto-electronic devices LEDs and Solar Cells DST 0.00
32 testStudy of the mechanisms involved in enhancement of electroluminescene properties of inorganic nanophosphors DST (Under SERC FAST Proposals) 0.00
33 Studies and formulations for upscailing the process for making porous conducting carb paper and establish pilot plant scale facilities at NMRL NMRL, Navel Materials Research Laboratory 0.00
34 Development of Mesophase Pitch for High Performance Carbon Fibres Defence Material & Store R&D Estb.
(DRDO, DMSRDE)
0.00
35 Proficiency Testing (PT) among National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accredited Laboraories in Chemical Discipline DST (NABL) 0.00
36 SAARC-PTB Cooperation Programme PTB-Germany 0.00
37 Molecular and biochemical sensor for identification of cells and diagnosis of diseases DST 0.00
38 Study on the effects of atmospheric dynamical activity in the tropical tropopause region: Implications on the stratosphere-Troposphere exchange of the minor constituents DOS, Department of Space 0.00
39 A novel development of lab-on-chip biosensor for determination of mycotoxins in food (mainly cereals) - under SERC Fast Track Scheme DST 0.00
40 Development of Carbon-Ceramic composites and the influence of oxidation at elevated temperatures on their properties DST 0.00
41 Evaluation of emission factors and budgets of gases and particulate matter of relevance to climate change emitted by fuels particularly biomass used in India by the rural sector & small scale industries DST 0.00
Completed Projects
01 Cloud and Precipitation Phenomena estimation by using different Systems for Propagation Characteristics
in Micro Wave and Millimetre Wave and Millimetre
Wave Frequency bands
DST 0.00
02 Development of Plasma Polymerization Process and Deposition System for Thin Film Optical Coatings on
Plastic Substrates, Conducting Polymeric Barrier
Membrane Coatings
DST 0.00
03 Development of Bandpass Interference Filters for Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) Fibre Optic Communication System DST 0.00
04 Fabrication and Characterization of Organic Light Emitting Diodes DST (Women Scientist Scheme-A) 1.50
05 Studies on the Effect of Dynamic Multiple Scattering on Frequency Shift of Spectral Lines and Applications DST 1.00
06 Optical Phase Singularity and its Applications DST (Women Scientist Scheme-A) 0.75
07 Design & Fabrication of Filter Transmission Meter DST 0.00
08 Design and Development of Urea-Biosensor DST 3.00
New/Completed    
01 $Melt blending of PET with doped PANI to generate data based on thermal and electrical properties Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai 1.99
  Note: $Project started & completed in 2007-08 (completed Nov 09, 2007)    
01 #Development of Transducer Elements for Acoustic Emission (AE) Sensor BARC 1.20
  Note: #Project Completed in 2005-06 but amount received in ( 2007-08 )    
    Grand Total 258.15
CSIR Network Projects
Sr. Name of the Project Project Nodal Officer Name of the
No.   Code   Laboratory
1 Advancement in Metrology NWP 0045 Dr P Banerjee/ Dr Prabhat Kr Gupta NPL as Nodal Lab
2 Fabrication of LED Devices NWP 0025 Dr. S T NPL as Nodal
  and Systems for Solid State   Lakshmikumar Lab
  Lighting Applications      
3 R&D on Photovoltaics and SIP 0017 Dr P K Singh NPL as Nodal
  other Solar Energy     Lab
  Applications (Supra-Institutional Project)      
4 Advance Light Weight Metallic Materials for NWP0028 Dr Anil Kr Gupta NPL as Partner Lab
  Engineering Applications     RRL, Bhopal as Nodal Lab
5 New Screening Technologies and Effect on Human Health- NWP 0017 Dr M K Tiwari NPL as Partner Lab
  Megacity Pollution precursor prediction & Impact alert     NEERI as Nodal Lab
  system      
6 Surface analysis of Dispensor Cathodes for High Power MWT NWP 0024 Dr Mahesh NPL as Partner Lab CEERI, Pilani as Nodal
        Lab
7 Design and Fabrication Capabilities for very High Power Microwave Tubes NWP0024 Dr G Bhatia NPL as Partner Lab CEERI, Pilani as Nodal
        Lab
8 Development of Ultrasonic Technique for measurement NWP 0027 Dr Ashok Kumar NPL as Partner Lab
  of Residual Stress in Bulk Materials     NML, Jamshedpur as Nodal Lab
9 Technology for Assessment and Refurbishment of NWP 0027 Dr Sushil Kumar NPL as Partner Lab
  Engineering Materials and Components     NML, Jamshedpur as Nodal Lab
10 Conducting Polymer paints and coatings for corrosion protection and sheilding of concrete structures in strategic areas NWP 0012 Dr S K Dhawan NPL as Partner Lab NCL, Pune as Nodal Lab