Entrepreneurship
From the lab bench to a real product
Research doesn't end at publication. Six products have been developed from composite materials research — some patented, one commercialized into a student-led startup company, all tested against real-world performance benchmarks.
Featured — DST-Nidhi Funded · 2020
Floor tiles from waste PET bottles
Outcomes
- Startup Compimero Pvt. Ltd. — student startup company formed and commercialized; 10 employments generated
- Patent 1 Indian patent filed; 100 prototypes developed
- State Award Student start-up received State Award (2018)
- 4 conference papers, 5 student projects
Other products developed
Five more products from composite research
Human Safety Helmet
Passed all 15 drop tests up to 2 kg from 2 m height — broke only at 2.5 kg from 2 m, exceeding standard helmet performance benchmarks.
Patent pending · CBR No. 2238/CHE/2012
Pump Impellers
| Parameter | Ours | Existing |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 50 | 320 |
| Cost (INR) | 200 | 600 |
| Discharge (L/m) | 12 | 14 |
Sprocket
Real-time wear and vibration testing demonstrated lower wear rates than conventional steel sprockets in equivalent test conditions.
Radiator Wings
Composite radiator wings developed and tested for thermal performance and structural response — lighter than metal equivalents with comparable cooling surface properties.
Polymer Gears
Real-time analysis confirmed less wear than metallic counterparts in equivalent test conditions — a candidate for low-load, noise-sensitive gear applications.
Composite Structural Panels
| Property | Ours | Particle board | Dust board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 7,500 | 8,250 | 8,750 |
| Impact (J/cm²) | 10 | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Water absorption | Very low | High | Medium |
| Cost (INR) | 600 | 700 | 850 |