Completed work on the project ‘Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Membranes and their Applications’ during masters. (BARC, Mumbai project)
The main objective of this project is to replace the asbestos membranes which are used to hydrogen generation by alkaline electrolysis of water. Hybrid membranes using silica, zirconia nanoparticles in polymers such as polysulfone, PVDF matrix were synthesized and characterized. Experimentally tested hybrid membranes resulted efficient hydrogen generation than commercial membrane. However, long term stability needs to be performed.
Keywords: Hybrid membrane, membrane fouling, Inorganic material effect, alkaline electrolysis
I have worked on biomass-to-liquid fuel technologies (India’s first continuous cellulosic alcohol technology demonstration plant). I have been involved in several hands-on lab projects to commercialize it and that is related to,
-Material and energy balance
-Process development and optimization
-Lab scale and pilot plant study
-Plant commissioning
-Optimization of demonstrated plant
-Handling of MF, UF, and NF membranes
-PFD, PI&D, SOPs
I have worked on Biomass/Municipal Solid waste (MSW)-to-fuel technologies. The technology for transforming of MSW and agricultural waste into clean fuel and pure water has been jointly developed by Vidyan Biocommerce and the DBT-ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.