About Us
Our Team is specializing
in Algae based Research activities relating to Industrial Effluents Treatment,
Municipal Sewage Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Algal Biomass Utilization
and CO2 & NOx Mitigation(
Carbon Credits) by its Phycoremediation Techniques. R&D Objectives:
1. to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Algal Technology
2. to impart scientific knowledge in the field of Algal Ecology & Physiology
and Algal Biotechnology to Researchers
3. to carry on basic and applied research relating to Industrial Effluents
Treatment, Municipal Sewage Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, utilization of
algal biomass and CO2 & NOx Mitigation.
4. to carry forward the findings of applied research to the benefit of the
community.......more
Chemfab Alkalis Ltd. Pondicherry:
The factory uses ground water during processing at various stages
to extract useful chemicals from crude sea salt. The effluent water that is
discharged has a very high salinity and TDS. Unit of Algal Physiology and
Biotechnology carried out research work on treatment of waste water employing
various species of microalgae including a few freshwater as well as marine
forms to remove nutrients and bring down TDS. Successful results were obtained
with immobilized cells of micro- algae. Work is underway to extend this technique
to field conditions.
SNAP
Alginates and natural products Ranipet:
The factory maintains a number of shallow evaporation ponds to manage
the effluent. The micro algae that grow in the effluent reduce the TDS and increase
the pH. Unit of algal physiology and biotechnology visited the industry and
isolated a few algal species which are tolerant to heavy salt conditions. The
group is also standardizing techniques to extract phycoerythrin pigment from
the effluent which is a very valuable product in the international market. It
is used as a natural dye and for production of anticancer drugs.
The group is also working on the nitrogen fixing ability of the algae growing
in the effluent to investigate the possibility of utilizing the effluent to
produce biofertilizers more
Orchid
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals Alathur:
Our Team visited the effluent treatment facility of the industry and
started working on the possibility of employing algae for remediation.
Another important breakthrough the group has made is in control of biofouling
in the cooling towers of Orchid Pharmaceuticals using herbal extracts. The field
trial was successful and regular supply of herbal product has been commenced.
The group is in the process of patenting this herbal technique for control of
biofouling.
Ultramarine
and Pigments Ltd Ranipet: This industry produces detergents
and pigments. An MOU to treat the effluent has been signed.
Project details:
1. Reduction of TDS in Blue and Scrub effluents.
2. Reduction of Sodium sulphite in detergent.
3. Control of bio-fouling in cooling towers.
4. Removal of heavy metals in the process. After successful lab studies field
studies are on using selected micro algae
Stahl
India Chemicals
Stahl is one of the
world’s leading suppliers of leather processing products and also has
strong positions in other selected market niche areas with proprietary products
such as Permuthane®. Unit of Algal Physiology & Biotechnology has
signed an MOU with STAHL INDIA chemicals to treat the effluent using mico
algal technology. Laboratory
level and pilot scale studies are complete.( MORE)
M/S
Nichi-In Biosciences (P) Ltd: VIAT has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chennai based Indo-Japan joint
venture company M/S Nichi-In Biosciences
(P) Ltd., for a multifaceted research project with emphasis on microbial
biotechnology and environment safety to (i)
develop technology for environment friendly plastic materials, (ii) find ways
to safely dispose the plastic materials using microbes and to (iii) develop
and validate polymers useful for water conservation in agriculture and horticulture.
This agreement would enable them collaborate on a long term
basis on the above areas, initially signed for a year and further renewable
thereafter. (more)
Perfetti
van melle
India: Algal technology for pH correction and sludge reduction
of effluent has been developed and based on successful pilot studies scaling
up is being done..(more)
WHEELS
INDIA: Wheels India is promoted by the TVS Group and was started in the
early 60's to manufacture automobile wheels. Today, Wheels India has grown
as a leading manufacturer of steel wheels for passenger cars, utility vehicles,
trucks, buses, agricultural tractors and construction equipment in India.
The company supplies 2/3rd of the domestic market requirement and exports
18% of the turnover to North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South Africa.
Pilot scale studies on the remediation
of effluent generated by this electroplating industry using micro algae are
complete.
SUNTEX PROCESSING MILLS,
Chennai: After successful laboratory investigations pilot
scale studies are on to effectively treat dyeing industry effluent using micro
algal technology. Dye removal and pH correction along with complete reduction
of sludge formation are the highlights of this research project.
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know more about dyes and their degradation click here
For Consultancy:
Contact- Dr V Sivasubramanian, Ph: 09444003960; 091-044- 24813960
;
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dr V Sivasubramanian, Ph:+91 9444003960;+91 9381487310; Email:
[email protected]
SVIS LABS Pvt LTD:
Pharmaceutical company situated in Ranipet, TamilNadu. Micro algal technology
has been developed for effective pH correction of the highly acidic effluent
generated by this industry. Scaling up is in progress.
Hindustan
Coca Cola Pvt LTD: Algal technology for effecient management
of effluent from Coca Cola factory at Ahmadabad is being developed. Pilot scale
trials have been planned.
