New Theoretical Model throws Light on Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
IIT Bombay study says high energy gravitational waves might be the instigator of FRBs
The Universality of ‘Phase Separation’ in Proteins
Groundbreaking study casts doubt on long-standing hypothesis on an important biological process.
Promising Advancements for Efficient Coal Power Generation
Oxidation-resistant, nickel-based superalloy promises cleaner coal-based power generation
Western Ghats Region at Risk from Rapid Soil Erosion
The first-of-a-kind study has used remote sensing data to quantify long-term soil losses across the entire Western Ghats region.
Breaking ground in wastewater disease surveillance
A new portable DNA sensor to detect viral and bacterial pathogens in sewers and water bodies
IIT Bombay’s Marigold-like nanostructured material demonstrates the highest solar heat absorption
The material converts over 87% of light falling on it into usable heat energy.
Shifting Towards Scaled Decentralisation: The Future of Urban Water Infrastructure
The new study suggests that a paradigm shift towards scaled decentralised systems is necessary to achieve sustainability and resilience in urban water infrastructure.
A Mathematical Technique to Fix Shaky Videos
A new algorithm removes effects of unintended motion from videos shot with small robots or drones
Prof. Debabrata Maiti of IIT Bombay awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022
The SSB Prize 2022 to Prof. Debabrata Maiti of IIT Bombay is in recognition of his work on valorisation.
A Breakthrough in Solar Cell Technology from IIT Bombay; Measures one of the Highest Efficiency for a Perovskite-based Solar Device
First experimental demonstration of a 4T- silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell from India, with efficiency greater than 26%.
Scientists at IIT Bombay develop new technique that offers insights into interfacial reactions
Researchers have come up with an innovative approach for measuring the coating performance.
Study reveals how new species evolve without geographic barriers
Researchers at IIT Bombay discover the role of environmental resources, genes and mating in species in the development of new species in the same area, challenging the traditional view that new species can develop only in distinct geographies.
New IIT Bombay study could help improve cooperation amongst robots
Novel algorithms allows real-time monitoring and dynamic task allocation to significantly improve cooperation among autonomous robots
Mimicking locust brains: scientists develop low-power artificial neurons capable of obstacle detection
Researchers have built two-dimensional materials-based transistors and used them to design ultra-low power artificial neuron circuits for autonomous robots.
Engineers Develop Novel Design to Improve Safety and Efficiency of Battery Packs
The new method removes heat from batteries more efficiently, while also reducing the overall weight of battery packs.
IIT Bombay researchers identify biomarkers that could tell apart less and more aggressive meningioma
A set of proteins have been identified from tumour and blood samples for the diagnosis and prognosis of meningiomas that could predict meningioma severity.
Development of domestic defluoridation unit
The presence of fluoride in groundwater is an environmental concern in more than 20 developed and developing countries, including India. More than 17 states in India have reported cases of fluorosis (the most common health problem due to fluoride), and roughly 66 million people are at risk due to the ingestion of high fluoride containing water. This highlights the seriousness of this problem, and the need for an economical and accessible treatment technology. Use of natural materials such as bone char for defluoridation is one of the most studied
Development of composting system for household wet waste processing
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a major challenge worldwide especially in developing nations like India. Wet biodegradable waste contributes around 40-50% of total MSW generated in India. Composting is considered one of the most feasible options for the biodegradable fraction of MSW due to its operation in aerobic conditions, lesser possibility of odorous emissions and stable end-product which can be used as soil conditioner. However, the long composting period and product quality have been the major concerns.
Treating the water with light and sound
The modern lifestyle has resulted in the occurrences of a huge number of toxic compounds in various environmental matrices, including water. These include pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), pesticides, dyes, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and many more. One common issue with the treatment of these compounds (called as emerging contaminants) is that the conventional treatment technologies are inefficient in their removal from water and wastewater.