Client no: 1 Large Industry: FMCG Sector
Problem statement no 1: 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
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
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Client no: 2 Large Industry: Chemicals Sector
Problem 4: Manufacturing of C16-C22 range fatty acids, special interest in Isostearic acid through a chemical process by using novel catalysts or bioprocess/ fermentation.
Problem 5: Developing and manufacturing the branched chain alcohols, called Guerbet alcohols.
Problem 6: Biofermentation or Biocatalytic processes in the oleo spaces for manufacturing the fatty esters (monoglycerides and diglycerides), Glycerol esters in continuous manner.
Client no: 3 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.
