New Problem Statements
Client no: 1 Large Industry: Speciality Chemicals
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 polymer that leaves behind a sensory feel (slippery, smooth) on surfaces (hair)
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
Old Problem Statements
Client: Large Industry: Speciality Chemicals
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:
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: Large Industry: Speciality Chemicals
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
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: 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.
Client no 3: Company supplying sustainably manufactured raw materials for Personal Care, Food, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industry
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.
