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Polymer Science and Engineering

 

 

Cellulose chemistry and technology Nanoparticles of cellulose and oxidized cellulose  Biomass Techologies  Carbohydrate Polymers Biodegradable Polymers 

 

 

We work in the field of Cellulose and Carbohydrate Polymers and  other natural polymers like  chitosan, industrial polysaccharides,  etc., with our main focus on developing functionalized polymers for new applications as well as synthesis of functionalized nanoparticles and nanofibers from cellulose, chitosan, lignin, and so on. We also work on developing strategies for synthesis of biodegradable polymers. On the technology side, we work on biomass as a basic raw material to produce a variety of platform chemicals, fuels like bioethanol, pretreatment technologies for biomass for efficient conversion, and prebiotics from natural sources. 

 

Dr. A.J.Varma

Chief Scientist 

Office: 943, Polymer Science and Engineering Division

National Chemical Laboratory

Dr. Homi Bhabha Road

Pune 411008, India

Phone  +91 20 2590 2191

Fax +91 20 2590 2618

Email: aj.varma {at} ncl.res.in