:: Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology ::
Bioresources Engg. » Mission & Goal

  • Development of bioleaching processes to recover metal values from low grade and complex ores, concentrates and wastes using microorganisms.
  • Biosynthesis nanoparticles using extracellular enzymes secreted by filamentous fungus
  • Dibenzothiophene biodegradation by A niger: Pathway elucidation, Intermediate/ Enzyme Identification.
  • Biological reduction of Iron oxides using Dissimilatory Iron reducing bacteria.
  • A search for the molecular basis of Ni bioleaching by Aspergillus species from Lateritic Nickel ore of Sukinda Mines, Orissa.
  • Development of Biomaterials from Branched DNA
  • Nano-biomaterials for neucleotide sensor application.
  • Synthesis of biomaterial for protein mimicking.
  • Development of process for production of Algal oil from Micro-Algae.
  • Development of process for microbial desulphurization of calcined petroleum coke.
  • Isolation of native microorganisms from mineral environments for their use in biomineral processing of ore bearing valuable meals like copper, nickel, uranium etc.
  • Development of biological processes for the treatment of solid and liquid waste.