Completed Projects
Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater (Karnataka, India): A Community Effort in Cost-Affective Treatment and Management
January 25, 2008 to
November 30, 2010
In India, >6 million are people affected by fluorisis and this is a major environmental crisis. This project is based in rural Karnataka, which is affected by high levels of naturally occurring fluoride in groundwater due to arid climate and granitic bedrock. The strategic tie-up brings together natural and social scientists. The idea is to take our `lab based research? to `grass root level?.Isolation and characterization of biologically active saponins from Chlorophytum species
October 1, 2006 to
November 30, 2010
The purpose of this project is to carry out isolation, structure determination by modern NMR and MS techniques and bioassays of steroid saponins from Chlorophytum species indigenous to India in order to find new biologically active compounds as potent cytotoxic agents which could find applications in Phytomedicine or as insecticidal agents which could find applications in the economic food-agricultural field.Catalytic control of NOx emissions using waste derived oxide supported transition metals catalyst
September 1, 2008 to
November 21, 2010
Certain oxide and oxide supported transition metals are used as catalysts for NOx reduction. An economically attractive option for obtaining such catalysts is from wastes. For instance, red mud which is a waste obtained during processing of aluminium ore bauxite is rich in Fe2O3 and is a potential catalyst. Similarly, sludge from certain industries such as electroplating contain transition metals like Cu, Cr, Ni. This study will develop suitable catalysts from these wastes for NOx reduction which are efficient and yet economically attractive.Wastewater treatment in membrane bioreactor using low-cost membranes
July 1, 2007 to
November 18, 2010
MBR technology is one of the major wastewater treatment solutions that has received considerable attention in US, Europe and Asia (Japan, China, Korea) since the early 1990s. At present, there are over 2000 MBRs operational worldwide for both municipal / domestic and industrial wastewater treatment (mainly food processing, automotive, chemical industries). In this context, the present work is motivated by the following factors: 1. High membrane module cost, which is a limitation to its widespread application 2.Molecular charaterization of elite bamboo germplasm
March 15, 2005 to
November 18, 2010
Bamboo is an important forestry species of India. India harbours the second-largest genetic resource of bamboo with about 23 genera and 136 species. Precious germplasm of bamboo is getting lost due to indiscriminate cutting of clumps. Therefore, conservation of germplasm through ex situ approach is urgently required. Germplasm collections of different bamboo species are being maintained at various national institutes and state forest departments. However, no information is presently available about the special attributes and genetic diversity of these germplasm collections.DNA barcoding in Bambusa spp. using internal transcribed spacer region of the nuclear ribosomal RNA
February 15, 2007 to
November 18, 2010
The project aims at developing procedures for DNA Barcoding in Bambusa spp. (Bamboos) using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal RNAPre Feasibility study for Solar PV plants in different states
May 3, 2010 to
November 15, 2010
The potential area identification is first and most important criterion for the success of any solar project. One of the clients is interested to put grid connected Solar PV plant (MW scale) of various capacities in different states. For this, broad solar radiation resource assessment is required to have go/no go decision. Second important thing is to analyze available center and different state level policies. In this project, potential areas (district level) were identified based on the solar radiation resource assessment in the selected states.
Non-energy use and CO2 emission - Phase III
October 15, 2004 to
November 5, 2010
The objectives are to (1) pool and analyse information on materials with completed pathways for production, use, and waste management such as solvents and lubricants; (2) draw conclusions about recommended activity indicators and emission factors based on comparative analyses; (3) create an increased awareness of the need for the harmonization of definitions of non-energy use in energy balances.TERI-ITEC training program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, 2008-09
August 1, 2008 to
November 3, 2010
This programme is one of the five courses being offered by TERI under the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme) /Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa Programme (SCAAP) of the Government of India. This course, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, will be held from 05 to 23 January 2009 for about 30 participants. The course aims to develop an understanding of existing and emerging renewable energy technologies, energy conservation and efficiency improvement techniques across various sectors.Warming in the North East: developing adaptation strategies
March 10, 2008 to
November 2, 2010
The objective of the study is to undertake integrated impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation assessment of environmental degradation and climate change with respect to the water resources, forests, and livelihoods in the NER (north-eastern region) of India.