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New Problem Statements

Client no: 1 Large Industry: FMCG Sector

Problem no 1: Biodegradable stain remover for cleaning or cleansing products (for hair, skin, fabrics, utensils etc) that can remove greases, fats,  etc at low temperature

Preferred attributes A:
— Emulsify solid fat, grease, protein, carbohydrates with low concentration ; Indicated by low CMC
— Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
— Be able to emulsify at 10-15C
— Good foaming properties

Preferred attributes B:
— Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic or microbial; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
— Not sourced from animal or insect sources;  No GMO traces
—Good visual characteristics; Clarity
— Odourless

Preferred attribute C:
— Novel

 
Problem no 2: Biodegradable rheology modifier for personal care products

Preferred attributes A:

  • Effectiveness in viscosity modification (large change in viscosity for small concentration)

Preferred attributes B:

  • Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
  • Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
  • Water soluble or water dispersible
  • Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
  • Not sourced from animal or insect sources; No GMO traces
  • Good visual characteristics; Clarity
  • Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants

Preferred attribute C:

  • Novel
>>>Metrics for key properties:
PropertiesTarget no based on a benchmark
Viscosity:  0.2% MUCILAGE @ 25 C (by Brookfield viscometer)13,000-30,000 cP
Viscosity: 0.5% MUCILAGE @ 25 C (by Brookfield viscometer)40,000-60,000 cP
Clarity, % Transmittance85 %
 
Problem no 3: Production capabilities in India for fermentation derived (high and low viscosity) products including both upstream and downstream processes 

Requirements:

  • Aerobic/ Anaerobic fermentation

  • Capacity ranging from 5L- 20  KL

  • Fermentation derived high and low viscosity products

Open to :

  • Scientists working on fermentation derived high and low viscosity products

  • Infrastructure with expertise/ consultancy
  • Equipments along with a technology 
  • Manufacturing units/ Toll manufacturers

  • CRO or CMO

Client no: 2 Large Industry: Chemicals Sector

1) Alkyl polyglucoside (Decyl glucoside) process and manufacturing partner
2) AKD Wax manufacturing process/ technology
3) Tertiary amines process or manufacturing plants

Client no 3: Company supplying sustainably manufactured raw materials for Personal Care, Food, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industrie

Looking for a research partner/ innovator for synthesis of Natural Betaine.  The partner should have technology capabilities in purification and crystallization of natural betaine from beet sugar molasses. Will require advanced analytical support as well.

 

 

Old Problem Statements

Client: Large Industry: FMCG Sector

Problem statement no 1: Seeking technology for sustainable sourcing/ sustainable manufacturing of caprylic/ capric triglyceride

  • Not sourced from animal or insect sources;  No GMO traces

  • Not sourced from palm oil

  • Economical

Open to :

  • Scientists offering capability to synthesize

  • Competitively priced  finished product 

  • Partners manufacturing CCT

Problem 2: Biodegradable surfactant for cleaning or cleansing products (for hair, skin, fabrics etc) that can removes greases, fats etc at low temperature
Preferred attributes A:

  • Emulsify solid fat, grease, protein, carbohydrates with low concentration ; Indicated by low CMC
  • Be able to emulsify at 10-15C
  • Save water in cleaning
  • Save energy in cleaning

Preferred attributes B:

  • Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
  • Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
  • Water soluble or water dispersible
  • Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
  • Not sourced from animal or insect sources;  No GMO traces
  • Good visual characteristics; Clarity
  • Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants

Preferred attribute C:

  • Novel

Problem 3: Biodegradable polymer that leaves behind a sensory feel (slippery, smooth) on surfaces (hair, skin, fabric etc)

Preferred attributes A:

  • Sensory attributes on surface; leaves a silky, slippery sensation

Preferred attributes B:

  • Biodegradable (as per OECD 301/302 tests)
  • Non toxic in aquatic environments; LC50 > 100 ppm
  • Water soluble or water dispersible
  • Minimum use of fossil fuel feedstock; Natural or synthetic; Green credentials; High naturally derived index > 50%
  • Not sourced from animal or insect sources;  No GMO traces
  • Good visual characteristics; Clarity
  • Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants

Preferred attribute C:

  • Novel

 >>>Metrics for key properties:

PropertiesTarget no based on a benchmark
Viscosity: @ 25 C (by Brookfield viscometer)15,000-90,000 cP
 pH at 25 C 6-8.5

Client: Large Industry: Chemicals Sector

Problem 1: Manufacturing of C16-C22 range fatty acids, special interest in Isostearic acid through a chemical process by using novel catalysts or  bioprocess/ fermentation.

Problem 2: Developing and manufacturing the branched chain alcohols, called Guerbet alcohols.

Problem 3: Biofermentation or Biocatalytic processes in the oleo spaces for manufacturing the fatty esters (monoglycerides and diglycerides), Glycerol esters in continuous manner.

Client: Natural ingredients supplier

Problem statement : Long term colour stabilisation in Beet root natural water based extract to be used in cosmetic formulations

Requirements:

Stability of Natural water based beet root extract .

The scope includes stability at higher temperature and pH variations ph range 5-8, temp range 25 Degree C to 80 Degree Celsius, for a time period of upto 3 years .

Need a solution that is based on only natural products; not synthetic materials.

Open to :

Experts who can demonstrate the solution
Scientists/Startups working on natural based chemistry to demonstrate solution
Scientists/Startups working on organic chemistry with chromophores to demonstrate solution
Scientists working on dyes, inks to demonstrate solution

 

 

 

Client: Molecular Diagnostics Company

Problem 7: 1) Synthesis of oligos (primers) and fluorescent oligos 2) Setting up facility to synthesize oligos.

 

Problem 8: Development of multiplex lyo ready real time RTPCR master mix indigenously. The composition would include reverse transcriptase enzyme, Hot start Taq polymerase, buffer components and excipient for lyophilzation.