PCSIR R&D Programme 2019-20
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PCSIR Research & Development Programme 2019-2020 SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION CENTRE Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Shahrah-e-Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui, Karachi-75280 Acknowledgement Compilation and printing of PCSIR R&D Programme 2019-2020 was a tedious job and would not have been completed without the guidance of Mr. Habib Ullah Khan, Chairman PCSIR and Dr. Naseem Rauf, Member (Science) who are gratefully acknowledged. The book was drafted and thoroughly checked by Dr. Aneela Fatima and Ms. Shazia Jahan Qureshi and formatted by Mr. Imdadullah Khan. Title was designed by Mr. Mansoor Ghani and printing and publication under the main supervision of Director-SIC and co-supervised by Mr. Taswir Hussain Shah. Sincere efforts of all the team members are very much appreciated. Shahida Begum Director SIC PCSIR R&D Programme 2019-2020, 182 pages ISBN: 978-969-8654-28-3 Compiled/Edited/Composed and Formatted/Proofread by: Dr. Naseem Rauf, Member (Science) Ms. Shahida Begum, Director (SIC) Dr. Aneela Fatima, SSO Mr. Sajid Ali, SSO Printed by: Scientific Information Centre Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Shahrah-e-Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui, Karachi-75280 Phone: (021)99261917, 99261949; Fax: (021)99261913 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] May, 2020 Foreword Research & Development (R&D) in the fields of Science & Technology is at the heart of a knowledge based economy. A major part of our economic activity now lies with the so- called knowledge Industries and Services sectors, which are primarily based on scientific processes and products. The pivotal role of Science & Technology in National Development was realized soon after we gained independence. The establishment of research institutes through the endeavours of renowned scientists were manifestation of these recognition. Presently, Pakistan has a well developed network of research and development institutions and facilities, where multiple areas of scientific research are being catered. However, we need to address the issues of enhancing the quality of research as well as the need to make it more responsive to the needs of our industry, agriculture and other sectors. Keeping in view the applicability of Science & Technology in every sphere of human development, Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) is focusing to undertake demand driven research and strengthen their linkages with the industry as well as the academia, with the objective of resolving industrial problems and developing new technologies & products, also promote the innovations as well as the commercialization of the products and IP culture in the Country. The present R&D programme of PCSIR is an outcome of interaction made with the relevant stakeholders (Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Sectors Specific Trade Associations, Industries, Academia & SMEs) through consultative meetings /Workshops & Seminars. In the year 2019-20, 12 number of Demand Driven R&D projects are being executed in different Laboratories/ Centres of PCSIR which are being funded through the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) as well as from PCSIR’s Self Generated Funds (SGF). In addition, 121 in-house R&D projects are also being carried out with an aim to develop new processes and technologies to attain self-sustaibaility by the local industrial sector in the areas like Nano-technology, Bio-technology, Renewable Energy, Materials Science, Mineral Processing, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Plants, Environment, Leather & Textile, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Food & Marine Sciences, Glass & Ceramics etc. Comments, views and suggestions are invited from all the stakeholders as it is now need of the time that we may fortify the result-oriented linkages amongst our R&D organizations, academia & industry in order to promote the innovation culture. This would need more resolute and coordinated efforts to generate a momentum towards need-based and technology driven research. (Habib Ullah Khan) Chairman PCSIR R & D Programme 2019 – 2020 R&D Projects Funded by MoST 1. Synthesis of Novel Alkyd Resin Binder for Protective Coatings (Paints) (LLC) .............. 1 2. Development of Emamectin Benzoate - Potential Cotton Pest Herbicide ......................... 2 Need Based R&D Projects (Phase-II) 1. Design and Development of Low Cost “Smart Flame Photometer” (KLC) ...................... 4 Need Based R&D Projects (Phase-III) 1. Development of Spontaneous and Quantitative Method for Fluoride Estimation in Water ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2. Development of Nitrocellulose Lacquer ............................................................................ 7 3. Nano-Materials Based Coatings for Multifunctional Impacts on Glass Substrate ............ 8 4. Evaluation and Enhancement of Energy Efficiency of Electrical Motors ........................ 9 5. Designing and Development of Blood Tube Sealer ......................................................... 11 6. Development of “Universal Centrifuge Control System” ................................................ 12 7. Development of Process for Commercial Production of Lactulose ................................. 14 8. Designing, Fabrication of Energy Efficient (Dual System) Water Heater ....................... 15 9. Production of Antimony Trioxide from Antimony Ore .................................................. 16 In House R&D Projects PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi 1. Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Transition Metal Complexes .... .......................................................................................................................................... 17 2. Reclamation of Saline and Sodic Soils of Coastal and Inland Waste Lands ................... 18 3. Development of Industrial Inkjet Ink for Textile Printing ............................................... 20 4. Establishment of the Instrumental Setup for the Optical (Light) Sensing, Testing and i PCSIR R & D Programme 2019 – 2020 Simulation. ....................................................................................................................... 21 5. Development of UV-Visible Spectrophotometer ............................................................. 22 6. Development of “IR Dyeing Bath Programmable Controller” by Using PLC/ Microcontroller Technologies .......................................................................................... 24 7. Design and Development of Growth Chamber (Digital) (Temp Range: 0 to 50 °C) with Humidity Control and Day/Night Timer .......................................................................... 25 8. Design and Fabrication of Analytical Equipment (Pin Hole Tester for Paper Board) .... 26 9. Development of Analytical Equipment “Paper Light Feature Tester” ............................ 27 10. Preliminary Determination of Air Quality Index (AQI) for Atmospheric Trace Gases and Particulate Matter from Flower Beds, Parks and Green Areas of Karachi City .............. 28 11. Study and Environmental Assessment of Rain Water Coastal Areas of Sindh ............... 29 12. Recycling of Sulphuric Acid in the Pakistan Aluminum Industry Use Membrane Technology ....................................................................................................................... 31 13. Evaluation of POPs from the Supply Chain and Dumping Sites of Plastic Scrap and E- Wastes in Karachi............................................................................................................. 32 14. Isolation, Purification, Characterization of Eugenol and Synthesis of Methyl Eugenol from Eugenol .................................................................................................................... 33 15. Quality Assessment of Food Grade Paper ....................................................................... 34 16. Recovery of Silver from Used X-Rays Film and Other Radio-Graphs ............................ 35 17. Design and Fabrication of Hybrid Generator for Highway Street Lights ........................ 36 18. Application of Ozone Fumigation Technology to Control Aflatoxin Contamination in Food Commodities. .......................................................................................................... 37 19. Detoxification of Mycotoxins Contamination in Poultry Feed through Nano Adsorbent ... .......................................................................................................................................... 39 20. Development of a Natural Washing Liquid for the Disinfection of Non-Peelable Fruits and Raw Eaten Vegetables / Salad Vegetables ................................................................ 40 21. Studies on Biofilms Formation in Food Environments, Relationship of Pathogens and ii PCSIR R & D Programme 2019 – 2020 Non-Pathogens in Multi-Specie Biofilms ......................................................................... 41 22. Isolation and Screening of Antimicrobial Fractions/Compounds from Acacia nilotica, Prosopis juliflora and Alstonia scholaris ......................................................................... 43 23. Preparation of Value Added Products Utilizing Ash from Various Sources and Evaluation of the Properties of Finished Products. .......................................................... 45 24. Studies on Chemical Constituents of Ipomoea turpethum ..............................................