3rd November 2023, Mumbai
ICAR-Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, organised a five-day training programme on “Advances in Applications of Nanotechnology” from 30th October- 3rd November 2023 and concluded on 3rd November 2023 in Mumbai.
Dr. S. K. Shukla, Director, ICAR-CIRCOT appreciated the trainees for their dedication and active participation in the training programme during the valedictory function. He informed the trainees to carry out the research in a collaborative mode for faster translation of the nanotechnology-based ideas into products/processes to have a nationwide impact. Dr. Shukla also emphasised the requirement for the development of novel nanotechnology-based strategies to overcome the problems being faced by the nation due to excess usage of land and water.
Apart from the basics of synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials, their applications in cotton textiles, e-textiles, wound dressing, biocomposites, food industry, packaging, environment management, integrated pest management and plant fertilizers were also covered in this programme. Special emphasis was given to nanotoxicology and life cycle assessment of nanomaterials.
The training programme was attended by eighteen participants, out of which twelve were female participants. Five participants were from industry & startups while thirteen were from academia.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai)
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