Publications
Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review
Research Paper
| December 1, 2022
Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.
Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review
Research Paper
| December 1, 2022
Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.
Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review
Research Paper
| December 1, 2022
Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.
Disseminating the Renewable Energy Diagnostic in TERI Newsletters by Asia Foundation
Article
| November 24, 2022
The Asia Foundation through its India- U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward realizing the vision for an open and free Indo-Pacific, and strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the region and beyond. Renewable energy is among the sectors where India demonstrates policy leadership and technical skills and can provide sustainable solutions.
Road to Sharm El-Sheikh: Towards Equity and Climate Justice
Policy brief
| November 7, 2022
Egypt will host the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh from 6th -18th November 2022. The COP27 Presidency lays out the vision for inclusive, rules-based, ambitious, substantive outcomes, commensurate with the challenges based on science and guided by principles building on agreements, decisions, pledges, and commitments from Rio 1992 to Glasgow 2021.
Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries
Research Paper
| November 7, 2022
3D printing by fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology for making thermoplastic-based structures. Several studies have recently investigated 3D printing of polylactic acid (PLA) with biomass resources like cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and whole biomass. Such biodegradable composites are better for the environment and can be used to replace non-biodegradable composites in a variety of applications. Therefore, a deep understanding of printing such biocomposites is needed for supporting such manufacturing.
Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries
Research Paper
| November 7, 2022
Assessment of the adverse effect of crop residue burning on respiratory health: a case study of Patiala, India
Research Paper
| November 7, 2022
Crop residue burning (CRB) is one of the top contributors to ambient air pollution (particulate matter 2·5 [PM2·5]) in north-western India. Despite the magnitude of the problems associated with high particulate amounts, there are few epidemiological data in India on the associated health effects of CRB, focusing on rural populations. The present study was conducted to quantify the effect of PM2·5 from CRB on the respiratory health of agricultural community in the Nabha block in Patiala, India.
India’s Women Farmers: The Unimagined Mass
Article
| November 4, 2022
India is known for its agricultural produce, but what we do not know, or perhaps tend to overlook, is the contribution of women in the growth of this sector. In this article, Himanshu Kumar and Vivek Kumar enlighten us about the role of women in the agriculture sector and some of the problems they face.
Harnessing the potential of microalgal species Dunaliella: A biofuel and biocommodities perspective
Research Paper
| October 14, 2022
Dunaliella is a green microalgae genus that has been studied most significantly due to its ability to produce substantial amounts of industrial pigments, lipids, glycerol, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Dunaliella's characteristic include the ability to survive in extreme saline conditions, tolerance to high temperatures, wastewater treatment, biofuel production, a unique production of secondary metabolites, and more, making this organism an ideal candidate for commercial use. Furthermore, one of the Dunaliella species, D.