The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) here has entered into a technical collaboration with Tata Steel Limited (TSL) for the evaluation of ceramic sorbents that help reduce carbon emission.
The project is part of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) mission of the CSIR, which aims to reduce carbon emission by either storing or reusing it so that captured carbon dioxide does not enter the atmosphere.
NIIST exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TATA Steel Limited, Jamshedpur. NIIST also transferred its technology for converting groundnut shells and corn husk waste into sustainable leather alternatives to Leafy Leather Pvt Ltd, a start-up from Surat, Gujarat.
Under the collaboration, Tata Steel Limited will help NIIST evaluate ceramic sorbents under conditions of emission from blast furnace top gas and stove waste gas, Dr Anandharamakrishnan said.
Advanced processing techniques enhance the durability, texture, and aesthetic appeal of the product, making it suitable for various applications, from fashion to automotive interiors.
Committed to reducing the carbon footprint of leather production, agricultural residues like groundnut shells and corn husks, typically discarded after harvest, will now be upcycled into leather-like materials, providing an alternative to both animal-derived leather and synthetic versions, which are often petroleum-based.
