the field of medicine including anti-cancer, antibacterial, and other pharmaceutical applications. It could also be used in the development of new energy generation and storage technologies. In agriculture, the research may aid in increasing yields through crop protection and nutrition.
According to IIT Guwahati, the study focuses on preventing corrosion, thereby increasing the longevity of steel constructions such as bridges, ships, and buildings. The statement said, “The research collaboration can also yield new startup businesses in any of these fields that add economic development opportunities tied to each university”.
Tapas Kumar Mandal, professor at the department of chemical engineering and center for nanotechnology at IIT Guwahati, spoke about the hi-tech research facilities at the institution. He said, “IIT Guwahati has world-class state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in the Central Instrumentation Facility and the Center for Nanotechnology, available to researchers and graduate students with expert faculty oversight and training. This collaboration between IITG and Mines will benefit all of us. The multidisciplinary research can utilize various strengths and expertise to move us to the next level and to benefit society”.
