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WASTE UTILISATION

CSIR-CSMCRI transfers technology to enable re-use

of discarded RO membranes

Bhavnagar-based CSIR-Central
Salt & Marine Chemicals Research
Institute (CSMCRI) has announced
a technology transfer deal for a novel
membrane rejuvenation technology.

The institute, which has a long
history of working on water desalination
through indigenously developed
advanced membrane systems, said the
process know-how for end-of-life reverse
osmosis (RO) membrane rejuvenation
has been transferred to a Delhi-based
company, Membrane Engineering Pvt.
Ltd. (MEPL) on June 6, 2024.
The signing event was attended by
Mr. M. M. Narang, Chairman, MEPL and According to the institute’s offi - ferent industries The institute has also
his team along with CSIR-CSMCRI’s cials, disposal of a membrane module is fi led Indian patent for this membrane
Dr. Kamalesh Prasad, Dr. Hiren Raval, associated with signifi cant greenhouse transformation facility. Dr. Hiren
Dr. Shibaji Ghosh, Dr. Kanti Bhooshan gas emissions. Thus, recycling and Raval, the principal investigator of the
Pandey, and Dr. Kandeeban. reuse of membrane elements for alter- technology mentioned that the process
nate applications can create signifi cant technology could transform the dis-
With growing demand for RO mem- value from waste while also helping the carded end-of-life RO elements into
branes, there is an equivalent growth in environment. the membranes for different applica-
end-of-life discarded RO membrane tions including partial substitution for
elements, which is a potentially hazar- CSIR-CSMCRI has set up a pilot new membrane in the same applica-
dous polymeric waste. CSIR-CSMCRI’s plant facility at an experimental salt tion, brackish water RO, wastewater
technology enables reuse of these farm where it has successfully reju- reuse, zero liquid discharge applica-
membrane elements. venated membrane elements from dif- tions.

LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Logistics fi rm, Kuehne+Nagel, appoints Anish Kumar

Jha to lead India business

Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global 850 industry professionals across 28
logistics company headquartered in locations, driving Kuehne+Nagel’s
Switzerland, has appointed Mr. Anish operations and strategic initiatives in
Kumar Jha as Managing Director the Indian market.
for India, Sri Lanka, and the
Maldives. The company said Mr. Jha’s
appointment underscores its commitment
Mr. Jha has been with aging Director for Thailand, Cambodia, to nurturing internal talent and expand-
Kuehne+Nagel for over two decades. and Myanmar. In his new capacity, ing its presence in the Indian sub
Most recently, he served as the Man- Mr. Jha will lead a team of over continent.

142 Chemical Weekly July 9, 2024

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