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M N Channabasappa Centre for Transformative Engineering in Circular Materials, Additive Manufacturing, Research & Education
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Center of Excellence
Fostering advancements in polymer science focused on sustainable materials — addressing environmental challenges through innovative materials, sustainable manufacturing practices, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies.
About
The Multifunctional Polymer Research and Training Centre aims to foster advancements in polymer science, focused on sustainable materials. The centre addresses environmental challenges through the development of innovative materials, sustainable manufacturing practices, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies.
Core Objectives
Environmental Solutions
Develop sustainable polymers and manufacturing practices that minimise environmental impact, driving circular material strategies for a greener future.
Additive Manufacturing
Advance the capabilities and applications of 3D printing and other additive manufacturing techniques using high-performance polymers for diverse industrial needs.
Material Innovation
Create novel multifunctional polymers with enhanced properties for diverse industrial applications, pushing the boundaries of what modern materials can achieve.
Key Research Areas
01 Sustainable Polymers
SP-01
Recyclable polymers — design, processing and end-of-life recovery strategies
SP-02
Life cycle analysis of polymer products for environmental impact assessment
02 Advanced Additive Manufacturing
AM-01
Development of polymer-based 3D printing materials with improved performance
AM-02
Optimization of additive manufacturing processes for enhanced structural performance
AM-03
Integration of nanotechnology in additive manufacturing for functional enhancements
02 Advanced Additive Manufacturing
HP-01
High-strength, lightweight polymers for structural and aerospace applications
HP-02
Functional polymers and polymer composites with improved sustainability profiles
Training & Education
Program 01
Workshops
Targeted workshops designed to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers and students — bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application in polymer science and additive manufacturing.
Program 02
Hands-on Projects
Practical, hands-on projects integrated into training programs, allowing participants to work on real-world challenges in polymer materials — from ideation and material selection through prototyping and performance testing.
Equipment & Instruments
E — 01
Differential Scanning Calorimeter
PerkinElmer · Pyris DSC 9
Category
Thermal Analysis Instrument with Intra Cooler
Temp. Range
−70°C to 750°C
Heating Rate
0.01°C/min to 100°C/min
Make / Model
PerkinElmer / Pyris DSC 9
E — 02
Melt Flow Index Tester
Pacorr · CAMFIC-1
Category
Computerised MFI (CAMFIC-1)
Temp. Range
Up to 400°C
Standards
ISO 1133 & ASTM D 1238
Make
Pacorr Testing Instruments
E — 03
Granulator
Polymer Processing Equipment
Motor Power
0.37 kW, 50 Hz
Rotating Speed
26 rpm, 50 Hz
Teeth Cutter
Material: SKD11 · Staggered: 2 · Teeth: 3
Cutting Chamber
140 × 175 mm
Principal Investigator
Dr. Madhu H C
Principal Investigator & Centre In-charge
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru
