Achievements

Process flowsheet for preparation of highly flowable particulate( particle size: micron to sub-micron) slurry with high solid loading (> 50 vol%).
Process flowsheet for preparation of porous/dense ceramic bodies with tailor-made microstructure using Gelcasting/Bio- gelcasting.
Development of working mini Solid Oxide Fuel Cell using electrophoretic deposition.
De-contamination of radioactive affluent water by flocuulation.
Development of an unique slurry characterization technique by Capillary Suction Time method.
Development of porous bio-implants, Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi.
Characterization and optimization of process parameters to prepare slurry suitable for gelcasting using AD90, Carborundum Universal (CU), Hosur, TN.
Studies on the catalytic characterisation of manganese nodules. Funded by DOD, Govt. of India.
Studies on the development of high surface area, non-microporous and thermally stable zirconia for catalyst support. Funded by BRNS, DAE, Govt. of India.
Preparation, characterisation and catalytic properties of metal oxides/complexes intercalated tetravelent metal phosphates. Funded by DST, Govt. of India.
Development of Innovative process for Selection of Flotation Collectors in Mineral Industries. Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Nanostructured ceramic coating by electrophoretic deposition for solid oxide fuel cell application. Georgia Inst. Technology, USA.
Upgradation of n-butane Funded by DST, UK -INDIA S& T Research fund.
Development of Low Toxicity Environment Friendly Gelcasting System for Industrial Application. Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Preparation, characterisation and evaluation of catalytic activity of neat and polyoxometalates/metal complexes intercalated hydrotalcites. Funded by DST, Govt. of India.
Studies on adsorption behaviour and catalytic activity of manganese nodules leached residues. Funded by DOD,Govt. of India.
Nanosized gold supported TiO2 : effect of cations and anions on the particle size, shape, and activity for low temperature carbon monoxide oxidation. Funded by DST, Indo-South African Collaborative project.
Development of gold promoted titania-rare earth mixed oxides for low temperature CO oxidation. Funded by BRNS, DAE, Govt. of India.
Single planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) based on YSZ electrolyte with peak power density of more than 600 mW/cm2 at 850 degree C.

About IMMT

CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) was established on 13.04.1964 as Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar in the eastern part of India under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.

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