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CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, has successfully transferred its Natural Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) formulation and compounding exertion to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne (JRS) Fibres for Life (India), a starring supplier of sustainable fibre-based solutions, connected Wednesday.
The exertion enables the manufacture of lightweight and durable automotive components for electrical vehicles (EVs). A process knowhow for preparing compostable integrative products—such arsenic pheromone traps and cutlery—was besides transferred.
JRS Fibres for Life volition commercialise the exertion developed by a squad led by main idiosyncratic Vineet Aniya from the Chemical Engineering and Process Technology (CEPT) department. The formulations volition beryllium supplied to automotive manufacturers for usage successful interior and semi-structural components specified arsenic trims, panels, housings, and brackets, portion enabling partial substitution of virgin polymers for outgo and sustainability advantages.
Designed to conscionable stringent automotive show standards, the FRP exertion offers a precocious strength-to-weight ratio, enhanced stiffness, superior interaction resistance, dimensional stability, and thermal durability. By integrating earthy and engineered fibres into thermoplastic matrices—an betterment implicit fibre sources presently disposable successful the market—it supports conveyance value reduction, improved efficiency, and a little c footprint. It is besides suitable for cultivation and user merchandise applications.
CSIR-IICT Director Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy congratulated the squad successful the beingness of JRS state caput Suresh Babu and manager Chetan Tajane, the institute said successful a property release.
