Publications
High density polyethylene and silane treated silicon nitride nanocomposites using high-density polyethylene functionalized with maleate ester: Mechanical, tribological and thermal properties
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
In this study, attempt has been made to improve the overall performance of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites by blending with silane treated silicon nitride (SN) using HDPE grafted dibutyl maleate as compatibilizer. A small quantity of surface modified nanoclay has also been added in order to improve the mechanical properties. The mechanical properties show that both silane modification of silicon nitride accompanied by nanoclay addition has led to the substantial enhancement in mechanical properties.
How sustainable are forestry clean development mechanism projects? - A review of the selected projects from India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
This paper analyses social, economic and ecological issues affecting sustainability of the four selected forestry clean development mechanism (CDM) projects from India. Data from the group discussions and stakeholder interviews suggest that three out of the four projects are economically unsustainable for local people because of high opportunity cost of land and labour, and delayed and low benefits.
Hyperspectral imagery for disaggregation of land surface temperature with selected regression algorithms over different land use land cover scenes
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Land surface temperature (LST), a key parameter in understanding thermal behavior of various terrestrial processes, changes rapidly and hence mapping and modeling its spatio-temporal evolution requires measurements at frequent intervals and finer resolutions.
Identifying public preferences using multi-criteria decision making for assessing the shift of urban commuters from private to public transport: A case study of Delhi
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Shifting urban commuters to public transport can be an effective strategy to deal with the energy and environmental problems associated with the transport sector. In order to enhance public transport the mode of choice for urban commuters, public expectations and requirements should be at the centre of the policy-making process. This study uses pair-wise weighing method (i.e. Analytical Hierarchy Process) to derive priorities for different criteria for shifting urban commuters to the public transport system based on their opinion.
Identities and Access to Energy: A Case From India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Cross cutting identity issues plays a significant role in shaping individual identities. These identities are quintessentials determinants of access to energy services, which in turn are interlinked with equity and development. The variations in levels of access to energy across identity groups are largely governed by rural-urban disparities, gender difference and poverty levels within rural and urban areas.
Impact of total organic carbon (in sediments) and dissolved organic carbon (in overlying water column) on Hg sequestration by coastal sediments from the central east coast of India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Total organic carbon (TOC) (in sediment) and dissolved organic matter (DOM) (in water column) play important roles in controlling the mercury sequestration process by the sediments from the central east coast of India. This toxic metal prefers to associate with finer size particles (silt and clay) of sediments. Increasing concentrations of DOM in overlying water column may increase complexation/reduction processes of Hg2+ within the water column and decrease the process of Hg sequestration by sediments.
Impacts of electrification with renewable energies on Local Economies: The case of India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
For India, it is crucial to promote rural electrification to raise the well-being of the people since electrification provides a wide range of opportunities for people to change the social, economic, and environmental aspects of their lives for the better. In its rural areas, which have a larger number of households and higher populations than its urban areas, two types of electrification are in progress. One is electrification by connecting to the conventional grid. The other is electrification with renewable energies such as solar, biomass, hydro, and so on.
Improved test method for evaluation of bio-mass cook-stoves
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
More than two-thirds of the world's population is relying on biomass fuel to meet their cooking and heating energy-requirements. Traditional biomass stoves operate at low efficiency and cause severe health problems and pollute the environment. Due to higher quantity of fuel use, these cookstoves increase the burden on fuel management. Several test protocols are being used across the world for evaluating the performance of cookstoves.
In vitro and in situ screening systems for morphological and phytochemical analysis of Withania somnifera germplasms
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
It report, for the first time for Withania somnifera, the use of a modified in vitro system for morphological and phytochemical screening of true to type plants as compared with those grown in a conventional in situ system. Eleven germplasms of cultivated W. somnifera from different regions of India were collected to examine chemotypic variation in withaferin A (WA). Methods were developed to optimize WA extraction. The maximum concentration of WA was extracted from manually ground leaf and root material to which 60 % methanol was added followed by sonication in a water bath sonicator.
India Japan Energy Forum 2013: Expanding Technology Cooperation in Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Smart Community
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Energy is directly linked to well-being and prosperity of nations, and meeting the growing demand for energy in an environmentally responsible manner is a key challenge. The increasing demand for power has led to a corresponding increase in fossil fuels use, which has had an adverse impact on environment. Thus, efficient use of energy,and using renewable sources of energy is of paramount importance. This is true for large industries small and medium enterprises, as well as commercial and personal users.