Synthesis Product Development Unit
Mission
To conduct research & development of sustainable oleochemical derivatives and its products with special reference to polymer, composite and specialty chemicals through value addition strategy for oleochemical downstream industry.
Objectives
- To conduct research & development activities for the innovation of high performance and sustainable oleochemical derivatives and its products driven by excellent science and technology.
- To embrace circular economy for the sustainable development of market-based renewable products via interdisciplinary approaches.
Strategic Research Areas
- Innovation and creation of wide variety of novel bio-based polyols for polyurethane formulations.
- Development of high-performance polymer and composite products for consumer and industrial markets.
- Innovation and creation of oleo-based specialty chemicals i.e. surfactant, estolide derivatives and glycerol derivatives.
- Establishment of scalable and sustainable process for the production of fine chemicals.
- Conceptualization of circular economy innovation to minimize waste and maximize value of products developed through recirculation of palm oil and palm-based products.
Polymer and Composite Group
Objectives
- To develop versatile and economical method for conversion of palm oil, basic oleochemicals and its derivatives into various classes of novel bio-based polyols.
- To utilize the developed novel bio-based polyols into wide range of polymer and composite applications.
Speciality Chemical Group
Objectives
- To develop and commercialise value-added palm-based chemicals
