IIT Kanpur, NSI Kanpur sign MoU to establish a center of excellence for biofuels

In India, India Today reported that IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur have joined forces to establish a Center of Excellence for Biofuels, aiming to advance research and technology in ethanol, methanol, bio-CNG, aviation fuel, and green hydrogen production from biomass.

Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur said: “NSI Kanpur has been working in this field for over 60 years, understanding the market dynamics and technological requirements well. Parallelly, IIT Kanpur possesses an understanding of fundamental science and technologies in chemical and other related domains. The aim is to combine the strengths of both institutions to create a state-of-the-art center to help India take a leadership position in the area of biofuels.”

Seema Paroha, Director, NSI Kanpur, said: “This is a long-term MoU, and a dedicated building with a state-of-the-art laboratory, including all requisite equipment, pilot plants, and instruments, will be established for the CoE at the Institute campus. This will initially be funded by the government, and moving forward, industrial tie-ups will also be targeted.”

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